Semester: S1 2026
Course Code: DE5408
Schedule: Fridays, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Duration: 15 weeks + Examination Period
| Week | Date | Lecture Topic | Practical Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | 20/02/2026 | Overview and Benefits of Computer Networks | Introduction & Practical Setup |
| Week 2 | 27/02/2026 | Network Topologies & Devices | Practical 1: Creating a Basic Home Local Area Network |
| Week 3 | 06/03/2026 | Intro to Packet Tracer & Network Cabling | Practical 2: Network Cabling Exercise |
| Week 4 | 13/03/2026 | The OSI Model and Understanding IPv4 & Binary Maths | Practical 3: Creating a Basic LAN with Static IP Addresses |
| Week 5 | 20/03/2026 | IP Address Classification and Subnet Mask | Practical 4: Subnetting Practice Assignment |
| Week 6 | 27/03/2026 | Introduction to Subnetting | Practical 5: Network Configuration Assignment |
| Week 7 | 03/04/2026 | Public Holiday: Good Friday (No Class) |
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| Week 8 | 10/04/2026 | IPv4 vs. IPv6 | Practical 6: Virtual LAN (VLAN) Configuration |
| Break | 17/04/2026 | Mid-Semester Break | No Classes |
| Break | 24/04/2026 | Mid-Semester Break | No Classes |
| Week 9 | 01/05/2026 | Introduction to IPv6 | Practical 7: RIP Configuration and Dynamic Routing |
| TestWeek 10 | 08/05/2026 | Test 1 | Test Review & Practice |
| Week 11 | 15/05/2026 | IP Address Assignment and Domain Name System (DNS) | DNS Configuration Practice |
| TestWeek 12 | 22/05/2026 | Test 2 | Test Review & Practice |
| Week 13 | 29/05/2026 | Revision & Practical Preparation | Practical 8: Comprehensive Network Infrastructure Implementation |
| ExamWeek 14 | 05/06/2026 | Skills-based Exam | Practical Skills Assessment |
| ExamWeek 15 | 12/06/2026 | Final Online Exam | Final Online Exam |
| ExamWeek 16 | 19/06/2026 | Examination Period | Examination Period |
| ExamWeek 17 | 26/06/2026 | Examination Period | Examination Period |
Key Deliverables & Assessments
| Week | Assessment | Due Date | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 10 | Test 1 | 08/05/2026 | 5% |
| Week 12 | Test 2 | 22/05/2026 | 5% |
| Week 14 | Skills-based Exam | 05/06/2026 | 40% |
| Week 15 | Final Online Exam | 12/06/2026 | 10% |
| Week 17 | Final Examination | 26/06/2026 | 40% |