Course Overview
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Course Synopsis
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This course presents an overview of the technology, architecture and software used by systems of network connected computers. The course will cover data transmission, local area network architecture, network protocols, inter-networking, distributed systems, security, and World Wide Web technology.
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Course Learning Outcomes
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Course Learning Outcomes
- Define Computer Networks, name uses of Computer Networks, and list the basic components of a Network system.
- Describe other pieces of hardware and software which make networks more efficient, faster, more secure, easier to use, able to transmit several simultaneous messages, and able to interconnect with other networks.
- Explain the basic technical concepts of Computer Networks.
- Differentiate the various types of network configurations.
- Describe the circuits that are available for voice and data networks, their transmission speeds (bandwidth), and how they are packaged for commercial use.
- Discuss the importance of adapting a Computer Network offering to meet the changing and challenging networking needs of organizations.
- Design networks by using manual or hand calculations.
- Define the differences between protocols, software, and network architecture.
- Define the concept of local area networks and describe their use.
- Describe how a local area network is installed, its topologies and its protocols.
- Analyze why networks need security and control, what errors might occur, and how to control network errors.
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Course Calendar
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3
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Overview of Data Communication
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4
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Packets, Frames and Error Detection
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Quiz no 1
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7
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Growth of LAN Technology
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8
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Carrier Sense Multiple Access (CSMA)
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Assignment no 1
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10
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Frame Type Identification
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12
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LAN Wiring and Physical Topology
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13
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Fiber Modems and Repeaters
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15
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Switches and WAN Technologies
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Quiz no 2
Assignment no 2
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18
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Connection-Oriented Networking and ATM
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20
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ATM and Network Ownership
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21
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Network Service Paradigm
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23
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Internetworking: Concepts, Architecture and Protocols
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24
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IP: Internet Protocol Addresses
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25
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Internet Protocol Address Notations
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27
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Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)
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Quiz no 3
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29
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IP Datagrams and Datagram Forwarding
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30
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IP Encapsulation, Fragmentation and Reassembly
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32
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IPv6 and Error Reporting Mechanism
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33
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Error Reporting Mechanism (ICMP)
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Graded Discussion Board
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34
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UDP: Datagram Transport Service
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35
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Datagram Format and TCP: Reliable Transport Service (Part-1)
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Quiz no 4
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36
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Datagram Format and TCP: Reliable Transport Service (Part-2)
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37
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Network Address Translation (NAT) (Part-1)
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38
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Network Address Translation (NAT) (Part-2)
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