Computer Network and Data Communication

Computer Network & Data Communication Course Outline TEXT: Introduction to Data Communication and Networking By Behrouz Forouzan Publisher: McGraw – Hill

REFERENCES: Computer Network By Tannenbaum Publisher: Prentice – Hall COURSE OBJECTIVES: This Course is intended to give some insight into Computer Communications and Networks. Students are exposed to various Protocols, Standards and Interfaces. Prepared By: Raj Nagendra August 2006 TOPICS: 1. Data Transmission a. Concepts and Terminology b. Transmission Impairments c. Analog and Digital Transmission 2. Transmission Media a. Guided Transmission Media b. Wireless Transmission

3. Data Encoding: a. b. c. d.

Digital Data, Digital Signals Digital Data, Analog Signals Analog Data, Digital Signals Analog Data, Analog Signals

4. Data Communication Interface a. Asynchronous and Synchronous Transmission b. Line Configurations c. Interfaces 5. Data Link Control a. b. c. d. e.

Flow Control Error Deduction Error Control High – Level Data Link Control (HDLC) Other Data link Control Protocols

6. Multiplexing a. Frequency – Division Multiplexing b. Synchronous Time – Division Multiplexing c. Statical Time – Division Multiplexing 7. Circuit Switching a. b. c. d.

Switched Network Circuit – Switching Network Switching Concepts Control Signaling

8. Packet Switching a. b. c. d.

Packet – Switching Principles Routing Congestion Control X.25

9. Frame Relay

a. b. c. d.

Frame Relay Protocol Architecture Frame Relay Call Control User Data Transfer Network Function

10. Asynchronous Transfer Mode a. Protocol Architecture b. ATM Logical Connection c. ATM Cells 11. Local Area Network a. b. c. d. e.

LAN Architecture Bus/Trees Architecture Ring LANs Star LANs Wireless LANs

12. LAN System a. Ethernet (CSMA/CD) b. Token Ring and FDDI 13. Wide Area Networks a. IP Addresses, Subnetting calculations b. Routing, RIP c. TCP/IP

Course Outline / Syllabus COURSE NUMBER: CS_MJ11 TITLE: DATA COMMUNICATION & NETWORKING

DEPARTMENT / PROGRAM: BS COMPUTER SCIENCE

SEMESTER AND SCHOOL YEAR: 2nd Semester, SY 2007-2008 INSTRUCTOR: _________________________

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course provides an in-depth discussion of computer networks. It includes a detailed discussion of the different Network Models. Concepts that have a direct effect on the efficiency of a network (e.g. collision and broadcast domains, topology) are also discussed. Concepts on different network technologies, distributed computation, networking, and communication software, and security issues are also discussed.

COURSE OBJECTIVES (DESIRABLE OBJECTIVES): Towards the end of the course, students are expected to / able to: _ Be familiar with the different Network Models. _ Understand different network technologies _ Understand the effects of using different networking topologies _ Be updated with different advanced network technologies that can be used to connect different networks

_ Be familiar with various hardware and software that can help protect the network _ Know the advantage of using a network management system

COURSE OUTLINE AND TIMEFRAME 1. Introduction to Computer Networks _ Sharing Resources 2. Overview of Networking Models _ OSI _ TCP/IP 3. Physical Layer 4. Data Link Layer 5. Network Layer 6. Transport Layer 7. Application Layer 8. Network Topologies 9. Network Security

REQUIRED READINGS Computer Networks, 4th Edition by Andrew S. Tanenbaum Computer Communications and Networking Technologies by Michael A. Gallo, William M. Hancock

SUGGESTED READINGS Business Data Communications and Networking, 7th Edition Jerry FitzGerald, Alan Dennis

COURSE REQUIREMENTS Assignments, Quizzes, Exams, Project, Blogs, Links,forum, Term Paper, Tree Planting

CONSULTATION HOURS