This document outlines a course on network design. The course emphasizes analyzing, designing, and implementing typical data communication networks. Students will learn techniques for network infrastructure design and how to apply their knowledge to implement real networks. They will study topics like local area network design, high-speed network design, and top-down network design approaches. Assessment includes coursework, a final exam, and activities like designing and analyzing networks to address organizational requirements.

1. UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA
UUM COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
COURSE CODE : STIJ3053
COURSE NAME: NETWORK DESIGN
PRE-REQUISITE: STIJ3023 COMPUTER NETWORKS
1.0 SYNOPSIS
This course emphasizes on the procedures and principles in analysing, designing and
implementing a typical data communications network. This course also stresses on system-
oriented network development. Students will be given the necessary exposure related to
network performance as well as related contemporary issues.
2.0 OBJECTIVE
At the end of the course, student will be able to:
2.1 understand the techniques involve in designing a network infrastructure.
2.2 acquire the knowledge and skill to implement a network infrastructure.
2.3 understand the concept of network design.
2.4 Apply the knowledge to implement a network infrastructure.
3.0 LEARNING OUTCOME
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
3.1 Explain about issues, techniques and related technologies in planning, analysing,
designing and implementing a network. (C1,P1,A1).
3.2 Choose the appropriate technology to be implemented for an organization’s network
infrastructure. (C3,P1,A1).
3.3 Plan and analyse a typical network. (C4,P2,A1).
3.4 Describe the concept and procedures involved in designing and configuring a network.
(C4,P1,A1).
3.5 Design and Implement a typical network. (C5,P3,A3).
3.6 Analyse the network requirement for an organization and propose solution using a
network design plan. ( C4, P5,A3)
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2. 4.0 REFERENCE
Forouzan, B. A. (2007). Data Communications and Networking, (4th Edition), NY: McGraw-Hill
Kurose, J.F. & Ross, K.W. (2008). Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach (4th Edition).
NY: Addison-Wesley.
Meyers, M. (2004). Mike Meyers' Network+ Guide To Managing and Troubleshooting
Networks, NY: McGraw-Hill/Irwin.
Oppenheimer, P. (2004). Top-Down Network Design, (2nd Edition), Cisco Press.
Stallings, W. (2007). Data & Computer Communications (8th Edition). NJ: Prentice Hall.
Tittel, E., Robbins, M. (1997). Network Design Essentials, NY: Academic Press Professional.
5.0 CONTENT
NO TOPICS HOURS
1. 1.0 Overview – Computer Nework 3
1.1. Hardware and Software
1.2. OSI and TCP/IP Reference Model
1.3. Standard and Current Issues
2. 2.0 Local Area Network (LAN) Design 3
2.1. Ethernet
2.2. Fast Ethernet
2.3. Gigabit Ethernet
3. 3.0 Network Design 3
3.1. Network Design using Internetworking Devices
3.2. Network Design for Remote Access
4. 4.0 High Speed Network Design 3
5. 5.0 Introduction to Network Design 3
5.1. Network Design Methodology
5.2. Strategic Plainning for Information Network (SPIN) Framework
6. 6.0 Top-Down Network Design Approach 9
6.1 Identifying Your Customer’s Needs and Goals
6.2 Logical Network Design
6.3 Physical Network Design
6.4 Testing, Optimizing and Documenting Your Network Design
7. 7.0 Network Performance Analysis 9
7.1 Reason for Performance Analysis
7.2 Causes and Effects of Low Performance
7.3 Data Collection
7.4 Networking Devices Performance Characteristic
7.5 Network Topology
7.6 Communication Media
8. 8.0 Current Issues dan Future Trend in Network Design 3
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3. 9. 9.0 Case Study 1 : Network Design Approach 3
10. 10.0 Case Study 2 : Network Performance Analysis 3
TOTAL 42
6.0 TEACHING METHOD
Lectures and discussions
7.0 ASSESSMENT
Coursework 60%
Final Exam 40%
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