MAVAC003 BASIC COMPUTER NETWORKING FOR BEGINNERS

BOARD OF STUDIES (BoS)

 Chairman :- Mr. Abhilash VPandiankal  (Asst. prof. Department of Electronics)

Members:-

1. Ligin Joy (Asst. prof. Department of Electronics)
2. Jasmin Antony (Asst. prof. Department of Electronics)
3. Vineeth Kumar (Asst. prof. Department of Electronics)
4. Nice Cyriac (Asst. prof. Department of Electronics)

INTRODUCTION

The Value-Added Courses aims to provide additional learner centric graded skill oriented technical training, with the primary objective of improving the employability skills of students

AIM OF THE PROGRAMME

Understanding various aspects of the subject and acquiring methodological knowledge of them. Application of this knowledge in a suitable manner in required fields.

ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSIONS

All UG and PG students from various departments of the college. The number of intakes to the course is limited. The course can be offered only if there are at least 5 students opting for it.

MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION: English.

DURATION OF THE COURSE

The duration of value-added course is 30 hours (including the hours of final examination) of which 15hrs theory and 15hrs for laboratory/demonstration/experimental activities and the course can have a maximum of three hours a day.

The value-added courses will be offered beyond the usual class hours and days of the college. The value-added course will be a blend of theory classes / experimental learning / project-based learning / assignments / activity-based learning.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

The main objectives of the program are;

1. To bring an awareness about Computer Networking.
2. To bridge the skill gaps and make them ready for industry 
3. To provide an opportunity to develop inter-disciplinary skill
4. To give an opportunity and make them aware of how to keep their own network safe from intruders..
5. With basic understanding of Computer Network and practical knowledge making them able to configure a small network by themselves
6. The department provides value added courses for all staff members, villagers and students from all streams of courses.

COURSE OUTCOMES (Cos)

• Prepare students to get awareness about Computer networking.
• To creates and troubleshoot small computer networks.
• To make them aware of using their internet safely like Browsing, Email, Video conferencing etc.

EVALUATION

1. The value-added courses shall be evaluated through an examination at the end of the course.
2. The duration of examination is two hours.
3. The total marks of the examination shall be 100

Pattern of questions Paper

4. A committee consisting of the Head of the Department, the course coordinator and a senior faculty member nominated by the Head of the department shall monitor the evaluation process.
5. The list of students along with the marks and the grades earned may be forwarded to the Principal/Chief Superintendent of Examinations.
6. The Dept. course coordinator is responsible for maintaining and processing the record with regard to the course, assessment marks and results.
7. Certificates will be issued to those students with 75% attendance, timely submission of assignment and project and a minimum of 40% marks in the qualifying examination.

Grading Pattern

Grades are given on a 7-point scale based on the total percentage of marks, (ISA+ESA) as given below: -