Digital Technology and Networks
เทคโนโลยีดิจิทัลและเครือข่าย
Course description
digital systems, computer components, data representation, introductory operating systems, data communications, computer networks, Internet protocols, wireless networking, cloud computing, the Internet of Things, and basic cybersecurity
Thai description
ระบบดิจิทัล องค์ประกอบคอมพิวเตอร์ การแทนข้อมูล ระบบปฏิบัติการเบื้องต้น หลักการสื่อสารข้อมูล เครือข่ายคอมพิวเตอร์ โพรโทคอลอินเทอร์เน็ต เครือข่ายไร้สาย คลาวด์ อินเทอร์เน็ตของสรรพสิ่ง และความมั่นคงปลอดภัยไซเบอร์เบื้องต้น
Course learning outcomes (CLO)
| CLO | Outcome | PLO |
|---|---|---|
| CLO1 | Explain digital systems and basic computer architecture | PLO1 |
| CLO2 | Configure and test TCP/IP networks for ground stations | PLO2PLO4 |
| CLO3 | Explain IoT architecture and publish/subscribe messaging | PLO4 |
Learning modules
1Number systems and digital logic
Weeks 1–3 · 27 hLesson 90 minquiz1 KU
Online (before class) · 15 h
Study the assigned knowledge units in advance, review media and take the module quiz
- Digital systems and computer architectureIn development
In class / field · 12 h
Lab or field practice from worksheets with a safety checklist
2Computer architecture
Weeks 4–6 · 27 hLesson 90 minquiz3 KU
Online (before class) · 15 h
Study the assigned knowledge units in advance, review media and take the module quiz
In class / field · 12 h
Lab or field practice from worksheets with a safety checklist
3TCP/IP and UDP networks
Weeks 7–9 · 27 hLesson 90 minquiz4 KU
Online (before class) · 15 h
Study the assigned knowledge units in advance, review media and take the module quiz
In class / field · 12 h
Lab or field practice from worksheets with a safety checklist
4MQTT and IoT
Weeks 10–12 · 27 hLesson 90 minquiz3 KU
Online (before class) · 15 h
Study the assigned knowledge units in advance, review media and take the module quiz
In class / field · 12 h
Lab or field practice from worksheets with a safety checklist
5Cloud and basic data security
Weeks 13–15 · 27 hLesson 90 minquiz4 KU
Online (before class) · 15 h
Study the assigned knowledge units in advance, review media and take the module quiz
In class / field · 12 h
Lab or field practice from worksheets with a safety checklist
Assessment (draft)
| Labs and worksheets | 35% |
| Module quizzes | 10% |
| Midterm examination | 20% |
| Mini-project or practical exam | 35% |
Knowledge domain
Key references
- Harris, S. L., & Harris, D. (2021). Digital design and computer architecture: RISC-V edition. Morgan Kaufmann.
- Kurose, J. F., & Ross, K. W. (2025). Computer networking: A top-down approach (9th ed.). Pearson. link