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Computer Networks Course Guide

This document outlines the modules and topics covered in a Computer Networks course. The 4 modules cover: 1) an overview of data communication and networking, 2) the physical and data link layers, 3) the network and transport layers, and 4) the application layer and modern topics. Some specific topics covered include data representation, network topologies, the OSI and TCP/IP models, transmission media, error detection/correction, medium access control protocols, routing, congestion control, DNS, firewalls, wireless networks and more. The course is 3 credits and includes textbooks for reference.

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Computer Networks Course Guide

This document outlines the modules and topics covered in a Computer Networks course. The 4 modules cover: 1) an overview of data communication and networking, 2) the physical and data link layers, 3) the network and transport layers, and 4) the application layer and modern topics. Some specific topics covered include data representation, network topologies, the OSI and TCP/IP models, transmission media, error detection/correction, medium access control protocols, routing, congestion control, DNS, firewalls, wireless networks and more. The course is 3 credits and includes textbooks for reference.

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Computer Networks
CS-602
Contact: 3L
Credits: 3

Module I

Overview of Data Communication and Networking: [4L]


Introduction; Data communications: components, data representation (ASCII,ISO etc.), direction of data flow (simplex, half
duplex, full duplex); network criteria, physical structure (type of connection, topology), categories of network (LAN, MAN,WAN);
Internet: brief history, Protocols and standards; Reference models: OSI reference model, TCP/IP reference model, their
comparative study.

Physical Level: [6L]


Overview of data(analog & digital), signal(analog & digital), transmission (analog & digital) & transmission media (guided &
unguided); Circuit switching: time division & space division switch, TDM bus; Telephone Network;

Module II

Data link Layer: [5L]


Types of errors, framing(character and bit stuffing), error detection & correction methods; Flow control; Protocols: Stop & wait
ARQ, Go-Back- N ARQ, Selective repeat ARQ, HDLC;

Medium Access sub layer: [5L]


Point to Point Protocol, LCP, NCP, Token Ring; Reservation, Polling, Multiple access protocols: Pure ALOHA, Slotted ALOHA,
CSMA, CSMA/CD, CSMA/CA Traditional Ethernet, fast Ethernet(in brief);

Module III

Network layer: [8L]


Internetworking & devices: Repeaters, Hubs, Bridges, Switches, Router, Gateway; Addressing : IP addressing, subnetting;
Routing : techniques, static vs. dynamic routing , Unicast Routing Protocols: RIP, OSPF, BGP; Other Procols: ARP, IP, ICMP, IPV6;.

Transport layer: [4L]


Process to Process delivery; UDP; TCP; Congestion Control: Open Loop, Closed Loop choke packets; Quality of service:
techniques to improve QoS: Leaky bucket algorithm, Token bucket algorithm,

Module IV

Application Layer [5L]


Introduction to DNS, SMTP, SNMP, FTP, HTTP & WWW; Security: Cryptography (Public, Private Key based), Digital Signature,
Firewalls.

Modern topics: [5L]


ISDN services & ATM, DSL technology, Cable Modem: Architecture & Operation in brief Wireless LAN: IEEE 802.11, Introduction
to blue-tooth.

Text Books:
1. B. A. Forouzan Data Communications and Networking (3rd Ed.) TMH
2. A. S. Tanenbaum Computer Networks (4th Ed.) Pearson Education/PHI
3. W. Stallings Data and Computer Communications (5th Ed.) PHI/ Pearson Education
4. Zheng & Akhtar, Network for Computer Scientists & Engineers, OUP
5. Black, Data & Computer Communication, PHI
6. Miller, data Communication & Network, Vikas
7. Miller, Digital & Data Communication, Jaico
8. Shay, Understanding Data Communication & Network, Vikas

Reference Books:
1. Kurose and Rose Computer Networking -A top down approach featuring the internet Pearson Education
2. Leon, Garica, Widjaja Communication Networks TMH
3. Walrand Communication Networks TMH.
4. Comer Internetworking with TCP/IP, vol. 1, 2, 3(4th Ed.) Pearson Education/PHI

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