Department of Computer Science Yarmouk University Course syllabus

CS334 Data Communication & Networks

Course Description:
Design and Evaluation of computer networks using current trends in hardware and software. Data communication basic concepts , layered network models is studied. Digital and analogue signals, encoding and modulating, transmission media, error detection and correction, data link control, local area networks

Aims of the Course:

Introduce fundamentals of data and computer communications Provide the student with a conceptual foundation for the study of data communications using the open system interconnection (OSI) layered architecture model. Review Current events in the field of communications so that the student has a sound working knowledge in today's competitive environment.

Course Material:
Behrouz A. Forouzan, Data communication and networking, 4th edition. Andrews. Tanenbaum, Computer Networks, 4th edition . Prentice-Hall PTR 2003. William Stallings, Data and Computer Communication, 8th edition.

Assessment:
First Exam: 25% Second Exam: 25% Final exam: 50%

Course outline:
Topic

Introduction and Basic Concepts

The OSI Model & TCP/IP Protocol Signals Transmission media

Details Data communication Networks Network Topologies Network categories The internet The layers and their functions Digital signals Analog signals Composite signals Twisted Pair. Coaxial Cable. Fiber-Optic Cable. Radio Waves. Microwaves. Infrared. Digital Transmission. Analog Transmission. Types of errors Redundancy. Detection Versus Correction Error Detection. Error Correction. Hamming Code. Cyclic Redundancy Check. Checksum and Its idea. Random access Controlled access Channelization LAN protocol architecture Bridge Layer 2 & layer 3 switches Ethernet Fibre channel Main concepts Bluetooth

Encoding and Modulating Error Detection and Correction

Multiple Access Local Area Networks (LANs) High-speed LANs Wireless LANs