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Lecture 1 - Intro, Course Plan

This document outlines the course objectives, learning outcomes, textbook, and evaluation methods for a Computer Communications and Networks course. The course aims to familiarize students with OSI and TCP/IP models, LANs and WLANs, IP addressing, and transport and application layer protocols. Students will learn about network protocols, internetworking devices, error control, medium access control, routing, transport layers, and application layer protocols. Evaluation includes CAT exams, digital assignments, quizzes, and a final exam theory component. Students are expected to regularly attend class and work to achieve 100% results.

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Lecture 1 - Intro, Course Plan

This document outlines the course objectives, learning outcomes, textbook, and evaluation methods for a Computer Communications and Networks course. The course aims to familiarize students with OSI and TCP/IP models, LANs and WLANs, IP addressing, and transport and application layer protocols. Students will learn about network protocols, internetworking devices, error control, medium access control, routing, transport layers, and application layer protocols. Evaluation includes CAT exams, digital assignments, quizzes, and a final exam theory component. Students are expected to regularly attend class and work to achieve 100% results.

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Computer Communications

and Networks 3 0 0 3
BECE401L
Dr.T.Jayavignesh
Associate Professor (Grade 1)
School of Electronics Engineering (SENSE),
VIT University, Chennai Campus
E-mail: [email protected]
Cabin No : 36, 4th Floor Annexe
(M) : 9840437345
Course Objectives
PREREQUISITES NIL
 1. To familiarize the students with the basic terminologies and concepts of OSI,
OBJECTIVES TCP/IP reference model and functions of various layers.
 2. To make the students understand the design and performance issues
associated with the functioning of LANs and WLANs.
 3. To introduce the students to analyze the IP addressing and basics of transport
and application layer protocols.
 1. Infer the basic concepts of OSI and TCP reference model in computer
network protocols and internetworking devices.
 2. Examine the LAN bridges such as Transparent Bridges and Source Routing
Bridges
LEARNING  3. Deploy the error & flow control mechanism and medium access control.
OUTCOMES  4. Configure the network with IP address and find the shortest path.
 5. Analyze transport layer protocols and congestion control algorithms
 6. Understand the fundamentals of DNS, FTP, SMTP, HTTP and network
security
TEXTBOOK
 Alberto Leon-Garcia, Communication Networks, 2017, 2nd
Edition, Tata McGraw-Hill,USA.
 Behrouz.A. Forouzan, “Data Communication and Networking”,
Tata McGraw Hill, 5th Edition, 2017,

REFERENCE BOOKS
 James F. Kurose and Keith W.Ross, Computer Networking: A
Top-Down Approach, 6th Edition, 2017, Pearson Education.

 William Stallings, “Data and Computer Communication”, 10th


Edition, 2017, Pearson, United Kingdom.
EVALUATION METHOD – ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Event Period Weightage
CAT-I 10-02-2024 to 18-02-2024 15 marks
Team Digital Before CAT 1 10 marks
Assignment 1
CAT-II 30-03-2024 to 07-04-2024 15 marks
Digital Assignment 2 After CAT 2 10 marks
(Individual)

Quiz 1 Before FAT 10 marks


FAT Theory 06-05-2024 onwards 40 marks
What is Expected?

 Fullest Cooperation by attending the class regularly.


 Avoid Getting Debarred < 75% attendance
 Learn the maximum out of this course.
 100% Results – Let’s work for it!!
Module I – Layered Network
Architecture
 Evolution of data Networks
 Network Topologies
 Switching Techniques
 Multiplexing
 Categories of networks
 ISO/OSI Reference Model
 TCP/IP Model
 Addressing
 Network performance metrics.
Module II – Internetworking devices

 Repeaters
 Hubs
 Switches
 Bridges: Transparent and Source Routing
 Routers
Module III – Data Link Layer – Logical Link Control
 Error Detection Techniques
 ARQ protocols
 Framing
 HDLC
 Point to Point protocol
Module IV – Data Link Layer- Medium Access Control

 Random access Protocols –


 Ethernet (IEEE 802.3) –
 Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11);
 Scheduling approaches to MAC –
 Controlled Access –
 Token Bus/Ring (IEEE 802.4/5).
Module V – Network Layer

 Internetworking
 IP Addressing
 Subnetting
 IPv4 and IPv6
 Routing
 Distance Vector and Link State Routing
 Routing Protocols.
Module VI – Transport Layer

 Connection oriented and Connectionless Service


 User Datagram Protocol
 Transmission Control Protocol
 Congestion Control
 QoS parameters.
Module VII – Application Layer

 Domain Name System


 Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
 File Transfer Protocol
 Hypertext Transfer Protocol;
 Network Security and Cryptography
 Virtual LAN
 VPN
 Enterprise Network: Types and Trends
 Private Network
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