Introduction to Computer Architecture and Networking (012024-SAM) Async

Section outline

Home

Home



• Announcements Forum
Introduction

Introduction



• Facilitator's Introduction Page
• Module Introduction Page
• Student self Introduction Forum
Week 1

Week 1



• Introduction & Topic Learning Outcomes Page
• The history of computers according to different generations SCORM package
• Computer Generations Page
• Activity 1 Forum
• Overview of Computer Architecture & Computer System Components SCORM package
• Activity 2 & Quiz Page
• Short Quiz
• The Components of a Computer System SCORM package
• Activity 3 : Components of a computer system. Assignment
• Summary Page
• References Page
Week 2

Week 2



• Introduction & Topic Learning Outcomes Page
• Content 1 : How data is represented, stored, and manipulated inside a computer SCORM package
• Activity 1: How computers represent data? Assignment
• Content 2: The way computers represent SCORM package
• Activity 1 : How is data represented in binary? Forum
• Content 3 : Numeric Data Representation SCORM package
• Activity 1 : Represent Numeric Data Page
• Activity 2 : Short Quiz
• Summary Page
• References Page
Week 3

Week 3



• Introduction & Topic Learning Outcomes Page
• Content 1 : Basic Components of CPU SCORM package
• Activity 1 : How CPU works? Assignment
• Activity 2 : Role of ALU, CPU and registers Forum
• Content 2: ALU and CU SCORM package
• Activity 1 : CPU Components Page
• Activity 2 : Short Quiz
• Content 3 : Registers SCORM package
• Activity 1 : Differences between cache and registers. Assignment
• Activity 2 : Short Quiz
• Summary Page
• References Page
• Content 1 : Basic Components of CPU SCORM package
Week 4

Week 4



• Introduction & Topic Learning Outcomes Page
• Content 1: Primary and Secondary Memory SCORM package
• Activity 1 : Primary Memory vs. Secondary Memory: Types and differences? Page
• Activity 2 : Short Quiz
• Content 2 : Cache Memory SCORM package
• Activity 1 : CPU Cache Assignment
• Content 3 : Instruction Cycle SCORM package
• Activity 1 : Group Discussion Forum
• Activity 2 : Short Quiz
• Summary Page
• References Page
• Content 2 : Cache Memory SCORM package
Week 5

Week 5



• Introduction & Topic Learning Outcomes Page
• Content 1 : Concept of Busses SCORM package
• Activity 1 : What is the computer bus? Forum
• Content 2 : Types of Busses in Computer Architecture SCORM package
• Activity 1 : Types of Computer Busses Assignment
• Activity 2 : Short Quiz
• Content 3 : Types of Interfaces SCORM package
• Activity 1 : Interfaces Forum
• Summary Page
• References Page
Week 6

Week 6



• Introduction & Topic Learning Outcomes Page
• Content 1 - Data Communication SCORM package
• Activity 1 - Data Communication Assignment
• Content 2 - Internet, Intranet, and Extranet SCORM package
• Activity 1 - Concepts of Internet, Intranet and Extranet Forum
• Content 3 - Network Architecture SCORM package
• Activity 1 : Network Architecture Forum
• Content 4 - Network Types and Topology SCORM package
• Activity 1 : Different Types of Networks Assignment
• Activity 2 - Network Topology Forum
• Activity 3 - Short Quiz
• Summary Page
• References Page
Week 7

Week 7



• Introduction & Topic Learning Outcomes Page
• Content 1 - Network Protocols and Standards SCORM package
• Activity 1 : Network Protocols Forum
• Activity 2 : Short Quiz
• Content 2 - OSI Models SCORM package
• Activity 1 : OSI and TCP/IP Model Forum
• Activity 2 : Short Quiz
• Summary Page
• References Page
Week 8

Week 8



• Introduction & Topic Learning Outcomes Page
• Content 1 - Transmission Media SCORM package
• Activity 1 : Transmission Media Assignment
• Activity 2 : Types of Transmission Media Assignment
• Content 2 - Characteristics of Wired and Wireless network SCORM package
• Activity 1 : Wired and Wireless Connections Forum
• Activity 2 : Scenario Based Questions Forum
• Content 3 - WLAN Design SCORM package
• Activity 1 : WLAN Design Forum
• Activity 2 : Forum Discussion
• Summary Page
• References Page
Week 9

Week 9



• Introduction & Topic Learning Outcomes Page
• Content 1 : Common Internetworking Devices SCORM package
• Activity 1 : Network Devices Assignment
• Content – LO 2 : Discuss how internetworking devices can be used to connect hosts in a network based on the given scenario.

  
  

• Activity 1 : Research on the Internetworking Devices Forum
• Summary Page
• References Page
Week 10

Week 10



• Introduction & Topic Learning Outcomes Page
• Content – LO1 & LO2

  • Identify the requirements, advantages, and disadvantages of a home network design.
  • Discuss suitable topology, internetworking devices, transmission medium and protocols related to home network design.

  
  

• Case Study: The Mohammad Family Home Network Upgrade Page
• Activity 1 : Case Study Assignment
• Activity 2 : Forum Discussion
• Content – LO3

  • Design a network diagram following specific requirement criteria based on the given scenario.
    

• Activity 1: Network Design Assignment
• Supplementary Resources Section - Chapter 10 Page
• Summary Page
• References Page
Week 11

Week 11



• Introduction & Topic Learning Outcomes Page
• Content – LO1 

  • Explain the basic concepts of wireless network security.

• Case Study: Wireless Security Practices Page
• Activity 1: Concepts of Wireless Network Security Assignment
• Activity 2: Forum Discussion
• Content – LO2

  • Discuss several WLAN security issues and their potential prevention techniques.
    

• Case Study: Securing a Small Business Wi-Fi Network Page
• Activity 1: Wi-Fi Password Security - WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3, WPS Forum
• Activity 2: WLAN Security for a Small Business Network Assignment
• Supplementary Resources Section - Chapter 11 Page
• Summary Page
• References Page
Week 12

Week 12



• Introduction & Topic Learning Outcomes Page
• Content – LO1 & LO2

  • Identify the current and future technologies that can be deployed in modern networks.
  • Explain the advantages and disadvantages of each technology.

  
  

• Case Study: Smart City Network Page
• Activity 1: Group Discussion - Future Smart Cities Page
• Activity 2: Group Presentation Assignment
• Summary Page
• References Page
Module Information

Module Information

Sample Assessments

Sample Assessments

My Assessments

My Assessments