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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Week 01
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3
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Overview of Data Communication
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Week 02
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4
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Packets, Frames and Error Detection
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Assignment No. 1
Week 03
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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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Quiz No. 1
Week 04
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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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Week 05
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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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Assignment No. 2 - CISCO Introduction to Networks
Week 06
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18
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Connection-Oriented Networking and ATM
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Graded Discussion
Week 07
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20
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ATM and Network Ownership
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Quiz No. 2
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21
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Network Service Paradigm
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Week 08
Midterm Examination
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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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Week 09
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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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Week 10
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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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Quiz No. 3
Week 11
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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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Week 12
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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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36
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Datagram Format and TCP: Reliable Transport Service (Part-2)
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Week 13
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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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Quiz No. 4
Week 14
Week 15
Final Term Examination
Week 16
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