EC1027 computer communication (Jun 2016)

Academic Course Description

SRM University
Faculty of Engineering and Technology
Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering
EC1027 COMPUTER COMMUNICATION
Seventh Semester, 2016-17 (odd semester)

Course description
1. This course is offered to make the students understand the basics of data communication and
networking.
2. To understand the functions and services of all Seven layers of OSI model.
3. To get a complete knowledge of the network layer routing protocols.
4. To know the protocols used in OSI Upper layers and to get an idea of latest network technologies.

Compulsory/Elective course: Compulsory for ECE students.

Credit hours: 3 credits.

Course coordinator: Mrs.R. Vinolee (O.G)

Course Instructor(s)

Email
Class
Name of the instructor Batch Venue (domain:
hours
@ktr.srmuniv.ac.in)
Dr. M. Sangeetha TP 1306 sangeetha.m
Mr. P.Vijayakumar TP 1305 Day 1– 8 Vijayakumar.p
Day 2 – 2
Mrs. V. Sarada 1 TP 1401 sarada.v
Day 5- 4
Mr. S. Manikandaswamy TP 1402 manikandaswamy.s
Mr. Aravindan TP 1403 Aravindan.n
Mrs. E. Chitra TP 1404 chitra.e
Ms. Suvarnamma TP 1502 Suvarnamma.a
Day 1– 8
Ms. R. Vinolee TP 1501 vinolee.r
Day 2 – 2
2
Mr. S. Praveen Kumar TP 1406 Day 5- 9 praveenkumar.se
Mr.S.Rajkumar TP 1405 Rajkumar.sr
Mrs. Diana Emerald
TP 1503 dianaemeralaasha.s
Aasha S

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Relationship to other courses

Pre-requisites : Nil
Assumed knowledge : Basic knowledge in data communication, as well as networking
concepts such as TCP/IP protocols.

Following courses : EC0403 Wireless Communication, EC0015 Mobile Computing.

Syllabus Contents
UNIT 1 DATA COMMUNICATION & NETWORKING BASICS (9 hours)
Data transfer modes - Telephone system - Protocols & standards -Multiplexing-Circuit switching -
Message & packet switching - Introduction to LAN, MAN & WAN - IEEE standards for LAN – Network
topologies.
UNIT 2 OSI LOWER LAYERS (9 hours)
Network models – OSI layer architecture – Issues in data traffic over network – Physical layer standards –
Data link control & protocol – ARQ schemes – HDLC protocol.
UNIT 3 NETWORK LAYER (9 hours)
Need for Internetworking – Addressing – Routing Issues – Internet protocol (IPV4/V6) – Congestion &
flow control mechanism – TCP/IP model.
UNIT 4 OSI HIGHER LAYERS (9 hours)
Transport layer – TCP & UDP – Session layer issues – Presentation layer – Application layer.
UNIT 5 APPLICATION & INTRODUCTION TO ISDN (9 hours)
Application layer: Email – FTP – HTTP–Compression Techniques. Introduction to ISDN – Broadband ISDN
Features – ATM Concept.
Text book(s) and/or required materials
T1. Behrouz A.Fehrouzan, “Data communication & Networking” Mc-Graw Hill, 4th edition, 2014.
T2. Andrew S.Tanenbaum, “Computer Networks”, 4th edition, Pearson education, 2014.
T3. W.Stallings, “Data & computer communication”, 2nd Edition, NY Pearson, 1988.
T4. Rarnier Handel, N.Huber, Schroder, “ATM Networks Concepts ,Protocols Applications’’, Addison
Welsey, 1999.

Computer usage: (if any) Network Stimulation Lab.

Professional component
General - 0%
Basic Sciences - 0%
Engineering sciences & Technical arts - 0%
Professional subject - 100%

Broad area : Communication | Signal Processing | Electronics | VLSI | Embedded

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Test Schedule

S. No. Test Tentative Date Portions Duration

1 Cycle Test-1 Last week of July Session 1 to 12 2 Periods
2 Cycle Test-2 Last week of August Session 13 to 30 2 Periods
3 Model Test Second week of October All session / units 3 Hrs
4 University Exam Nov 2014 All sessions / units 3 Hrs

Mapping of Instructional Objectives with Program Outcome

It is very much required for an ECE graduate to know use of computers in Correlates
communication as well as in network formation. Through lecture, to program
laboratory, and out-of-class assignments, students are provided learning outcome
experiences that enable them to: H M L
1. Understand about the functions and services of all 7 layers of OSI
h i J
model.
2. Get an idea of various network standards. h i J

H: high correlation, M: medium correlation, L: low correlation

Draft Lecture Schedule

Problem
Text /
Session Topics solving
Chapter
(Yes/No)
Data transfer modes - Telephone system - Protocols & standards -Multiplexing-Circuit switching -
Message & packet switching - Introduction to LAN, MAN & WAN - IEEE standards for LAN –
Network topologies.

1 Introduction to Data transfer modes; Network Criteria No [T1] chapter – 1

2 Telephone system, Protocols & standards No [T1] chapter – 1

Multiplexing- FDM , WDM

3 Yes [T1] chapter – 6

4 Multiplexing- TDM &Types [T1] chapter – 6

Yes

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Problem
Text /
Session Topics solving
Chapter
(Yes/No)

Circuit switching, Message & packet switching No [T1] chapter – 8

5

6 Introduction to LAN, MAN & WAN [T1] chapter – 1

No

7 Network topologies [T1] chapter – 1

No

8 IEEE standards for LAN-Ethernet (CSMA-CA, CSMA-CD) [T1] chapter – 12

No

9 IEEE standards for LAN-Token Ring & Bus [T1] chapter – 12

No

Network models – OSI layer architecture – Issues in data traffic over network – Physical layer
standards – Data link control & protocol – ARQ schemes – HDLC protocol.

10 Introduction to network reference model No [T1] chapter – 2

11 OSI layer architecture [T1] chapter – 2

No

12 OSI seven layer functions No [T1] chapter – 2

13 Issues in data traffic over network No [T1] chapter – 23

14 Physical layer standards (Fast Ethernet to Gigabit) No [T1] chapter – 13

15 Data link control and protocol (Error and Flow control) [T1] chapter – 11
No

16 Data link control and protocol (Error and Flow control) [T1] chapter – 11
No

17 ARQ schemes YES [T1] chapter – 11

18 HDLC protocol No [T1] chapter – 11

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Problem
Text /
Session Topics solving
Chapter
(Yes/No)
Need for Internetworking – Addressing – Routing Issues – Internet protocol (IPV4/V6) –
Congestion & flow control mechanism – TCP/IP model.

19 Need for Internetworking, Addressing Yes [T1] chapter – 20

20 Addressing Yes [T1] chapter – 20

[T1] chapter – 22
21 Routing Issues; Routing Algorithms – DVR & LSR Yes

[T1] chapter – 22
22 Routing Algorithms – DVR & LSR Yes

23 Internet protocol (IPV4) Yes [T1] chapter – 19

24 Internet protocol (IPV6) Yes [T1] chapter – 19

Congestion control mechanism (open loop ,closed

25 No [T1] chapter – 24
loop)

26 Algorithm for congestion control No [T1] chapter – 24

27 TCP/IP model No [T3] chapter – 2

Transport layer – TCP & UDP – Session layer issues – Presentation layer – Application layer.

28 Transport Layer services, Elements No [T2] chapter – 23

29 Transport layer functions & issues No [T2] chapter – 23

30 Transport layer Protocol –TCP No [T1] chapter – 23

31 Transport layer Protocol –UDP No [T1] chapter – 23

32 Session layer functions No [T1] chapter – 1

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Problem
Text /
Session Topics solving
Chapter
(Yes/No)

33 Session layer procedure No [T1] Chapter – 24

[T1] Chapter – 30
Presentation layer functions(Encryption/Decryption;
34 YES
RSA,DES)

35 Presentation layer –Security overview No [T1] Chapter – 30

36 Comparison of OSI Higher layers No [T1] Chapter – 30

Application layer: Email – FTP – HTTP–Compression Techniques. Introduction to ISDN –

Broadband ISDN Features – ATM Concept.

37 Introduction to Application layer No [T1] Chapter – 26

38 Email No [T1] Chapter – 26

39 FTP No [T1] Chapter – 26

40 HTTP No [T1] Chapter – 27

41 Compression Technique (audio and Video compression) Yes [T1] Chapter – 29

42 Introduction to ISDN No [T4] Chapter – 1

43 Broadband ISDN Features No [T4] Chapter – 1

44 Introduction to ATM Concept No [T1] Chapter – 18

45 ATM Adaptation layers & formats No [T1] Chapter – 18

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Teaching Strategies
The teaching in this course aims at establishing a good fundamental understanding of the areas covered
using:
 Formal face-to-face lectures
 Tutorials, which allow for exercises in problem solving and allow time for students to resolve
problems in understanding of lecture material.
 Laboratory sessions, which support the formal lecture material and also provide the student with
practical construction, measurement and debugging skills.
 Small periodic quizzes, to enable you to assess your understanding of the concepts.

Evaluation Strategies
Cycle Test – I - 10%
Cycle Test – II - 10%
Model Test - 20%
Surprise Test - 5%
Attendance - 5%
Final exam - 50%

Prepared by: R.Vinolee, Assistant Professor (O.G), Department of ECE

Dated: 28.6.16

Revised by:-- Revision No.: NA Date of revision: --

Course Coordinator Academic Coordinator Professor In-Charge HOD

(R.Vinolee) (Mrs.Saraswathy.N) (Dr.B.Ramachandran) (Dr.Rama Rao)

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Program Educational Objectives

1. To prepare students to compete for a successful career in Electronics and Communication
Engineering profession through global education standards.
2. To enable the students to aptly apply their acquired knowledge in basic sciences and
mathematics in solving Electronics and Communication Engineering problems.
3. To produce skillful graduates to analyze, design and develop a system/component/ process for
the required needs under the realistic constraints.
4. To train the students to approach ethically any multidisciplinary engineering challenges with
economic, environmental and social contexts.
5. To create awareness among the students about the need for lifelong learning to succeed in their
professional career as Electronics and Communication Engineers.

Program Outcomes
a. an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
b. an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
c. an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic
constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety,
manufacturability, and sustainability.
d. an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
e. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
f. an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
g. an ability to communicate effectively.
h. the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global,
economic, environmental, and societal context.
i. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
j. a knowledge of contemporary issues.
k. an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering
practice.

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