Course Description:
Introduction To Data Communications; Components of data communication; Data Representation; Data Flow; Networks; Definition of a communications network; Network Criteria; Physical Structures; Network Models; Layers in OSI model; Categories of Networks; Interconnection of Networks: Internetwork; The Internet; The Internet Today (ISPs); Protocols And Standards; Standards Organizations; Internet Standards; Physical Layer and Media; Data and signal signals; Digital transmission; Analogy transmission; Bandwidth; Transmission media; Switching; Data Link Layer; Error detection and correction; Multiple access protocol; Wire LAN: Ethernet; Connecting Devices; Passive Hubs ;Repeaters ;Active Hubs ;Bridges ;Two-Layer Switches ;Routers ;Three-Layer Switches ;Gateway.
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, the student will be able to:
· demonstrate an understanding of the importance of computer network;
· have a detailed understanding of various networking devices and its applications;
- have a detailed understanding of various types of computer network
- demonstrate an understanding of the network model and its application in communication;
- demonstrate and understand the Internet and its applications;
- demonstrate an understanding of transmission media;
- understand how to compare analogy transmission and digital transmission;
Course Content;
- Introduction To Data Communications; Components of data communication, Data Representation, Data Flow
- Networks; Definition of a communications network, Network Criteria, Physical Structures, Network Models, Layers in OSI model, Categories of Networks, Interconnection of Networks: Internetwork
- The Internet; A Brief History, the Internet Today (ISPs)
- Protocols And Standards; Protocols and Standards, Standards Organizations, Internet Standards
- Physical Layer and Media Data and signal signals, Digital transmission, Analogy transmission, Bandwidth, Transmission media, Switching
- Data Link Layer; Error detection and correction, multiple access protocols, Wire LAN: Ethernet
- Connecting Devices; Passive Hubs, Repeaters, Active Hubs, Bridges, Two-Layer Switches, Routers, Three-Layer Switches, Gateway
Compulsory reading materials
- Business Data Communications, by William Stallings, Publisher: Prentice Hall, Hardcover, 5th edition, Published 2004, ISBN 0131442570
Optional reading materials
- Data and Computer Communications, by William Stalling Publisher: Prentice Hall, Hardcover, 7th edition, Published 2003, ISBN 0131006819
- Data Communications and Networking, by Behrouz A. Forouzan, Publisher: McGraw-Hill, Hardcover, 3rd edition, Published 2003, ISBN 0072923547