Data Communication & Computer Networks (CE-312)
FALL Semester 2011
Course Instructor: Najma Ismat
Introduction
The goal is for students to learn not only what computer networks are and how they work today, but also why they are designed the way they are and how they are likely to evolve in the future. We will draw examples primarily from the Internet. Topics to be covered include: understanding of OSI reference model, Local area Networks, physical layer issues, Switched networks, signals, encoding schemes, Data link issues, flow control, error control etc and link layer protocols like HDLC and PPP .Local Area Networks and Wireless Local Area Networks
Evaluation is based on homework assignments, Quizzes, Lab work, midterm and final exams. Despite all what the above course description says this is a basic course on the principles of Computer Networking.
It is expected that after successful completion of the course students will be able to work in this challenging and developing field in a wide variety of positions as well as undertake further studies and research in the field.
Text Book:
Data and Computer Communications, 8th Edition, William Stallings, 2006.
Reference Books:
Session Marks ( Updated on 24th November,2011)
Queries related to sessional can be made through email at: najma_ismat@yahoo.com
Final Paper - 60 Marks
Mid Term Exam – 15 Marks
Lab Work & Viva – 20 Marks
Assignment & Quizzes – 05 Marks
2 Marks will be deducted from the final session marks if post mid term attendance is less than 80%
Mid Term Paper Solution
Assignment No.1 (Assignment Submission Date : 25th August,2011 )
Assignment No.2 (Assignment Submission Date : 20th September,2011)
Assignment No.3 (Assignment Submission Date : 20th October, 2011)
Assignment No.4 (Assignment Submission Date : 12th November, 2011)
Notice for 6D: Students are advised to cover the topic of Signals (Chapter No.3) which is scheduled on 19th August, 2011 themselves due to their absence in the class
Notice for 6C: Students are advised to cover the topic of Switching (Chapter No.8) which is scheduled on 26th September, 2011 themselves due to their absence in the class
Selected Solution, Selected Sol2 (Updated on 10th December, 2011)
Week wise Course Outline:
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1&2 |
Introduction (Chapter 1, 2 & 3 - B. Forouzan)
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1.1 Data Communications 1.2 Networks 1.4 Protocols and Standards 2.1 Layered Tasks 2.2 Internet Model 2.3 OSI Model Review of Chapter 3 |
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3&4 |
§ (Chapter 10 – W. Stallings)
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10.1 Switching Networks 10.3 Circuit Switching Concepts 10.4 Control Signaling 8.1 Circuit-Switched Networks 8.4 Structure of a Switch |
§ Assignment 1
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5 |
Signal Encoding Techniques (Chapter4 B. Forouzan) (Chapter 5 - B. Forouzan)
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Review of Digital – Digital and Analog to Digital 5.1 Digital-To-Analog Conversion Analog – Analog (B. Forouzan) 5.2 Analog-To-Analog Conversion |
§ Assignment 2 § Quiz 2 |
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6&7 |
Error Detection and Correction (Chapter 10 – B. Forouzan )
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10.1 Introduction 10.2 Block Coding 10.3 Linear Block Codes 10.4 Cyclic Code 10.5 Checksum |
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8-11 |
§ (Chapter 7 – W. Stallings) § (Chapter 11 – B. Forouzan ) |
7.1 Flow Control (W. Stallings) § Stop-and-Wait ARQ § Sliding Window 7.2 Error Control (W. Stallings) § Go-back-N ARQ § Selective Repeat ARQ 11.6 HDLC (B. Forouzan ) 11.7 PPP (B. Forouzan ) |
§ Assignment 3 § Quiz 3
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MID TERM |
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8-12 |
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12.1 Random Access 12.2 Controlled Access 12.3 Channelization |
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13&14 |
Local Area Networks (Chapter 13,14 & 15 – B. Forouzan ) |
§ Wired LANs § Topologies § LAN Protocol Architecture § Bridges § Layer 2 and Layer 3 Switches § Wireless LANs |
§ Assignment 5 § Quiz 4
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15&16 |
IP addressing |
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FINAL EXAMINATION |
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