Important Dates
- Sept. 6: First lecture
- Nov. 9: Last date to drop courses without receiving a grade
- Dec. 3: Fall classes end
Course Contents
Introduction:
Data Communications, Networking, Protocols
Layering Architectures
TCP/IP Reference Model and examples of applications
Reading: Chapter 2
Data Transmission:
Analog vs. Digital Transmission
Time and Frequency Representations of Signals
Bandwidth and Channel Capacity
Reading: Chapter 3
Signal Encoding Techniques:
Line Coding (RZ, NRZ, Bipolar, Manchester)
Digital Modulation Schemes (ASK, PSK, FSK)
Analog Modulation Schemes (AM, FM, PM)
PCM and Delta Modulation
Reading: Chapter 5
Digital Data Communication Techniques:
Error Detection
Error Correction
Reading: Chapter 6
Data Link Control Protocols:
Flow Control
Error Control
Reading: Chapter 7
LAN Overview:
Topologies and Transmission Media
Bus, Ring, Star LANs
Bridges, Hubs, Layer 2 Switches, Layer 3 Switches
LAN Protocol Architecture
Reading: Chapter 15
High-speed LANs:
Ethernet (IEEE 802.3)
Token Ring (IEEE 802.5)
Reading: Chapter 16
Internet Protocols
Connectionless Internetworking
Internet Protocol: services, IP addresses, ICMP
IPv4, IPv6
NAT, VPNs
Reading: Chapter 18
Transport Protocols
TCP
UDP
Reading: Chapter 20