CO311: Computer and Data Networks
| Course Number : CO311 | ||||||
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| Course Title : Computer and Data Networks | ||||||
| Credits : 3 | ||||||
| Prerequisites : none | ||||||
| No | Course Content | Time Allocated (hours) | ||||
| L | T | P | A | |||
| 01 | Principles of networking Purpose and role of networks in computer engineering, Network architectures and protocols, Types of networks LAN, WAN, MAN, and wireless, Contrasts between network architectures and protocols | 2 | ||||
| 02 | Networking models and protocols Layered network architecture; OSI model, TCP/IP model, Hybrid models | 3 | 1 | |||
| 03 | Physical Layer
Characteristics of media, Copper, Optical Fiber, wireless media, dialup networking, leased lines, Comparison of media, Circuit switching Vs. Packet switching, ISDN, ATM, ADSL, Delay models | 4 | 3 | 4 | ||
| 04 | Data Link layer
Services & Functions, connection-oriented and connectionless services, Framing, Error Detection and Control, Flow Control, PPP Protocol | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 | |
| 05 | Medium Access Sub-layer:
Channel allocation, Aloha, Slotted Aloha, CSMA, CSMA/CD, Ethernet, IEEE 802.3 Standards | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | |
| 06 | Network Layer
Services and Functions, connection-oriented and connectionless services, Routing, Distance vector and Link-state routing, IP packet format, ICMP, ARP and RARP protocols | 4 | 3 | 2 | ||
| 07 | Transport Layer
Services & Functions, TCP and UDP protocols, , TCP message format, Congestion control, Sockets | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | |
| 08 | Application Layer
Introduction to services such as email, DNS and Web services related protocols | 3 | 3 | |||
| Total | 28 | 4 | 18 | 8 | ||
| Assessment | Percentage Marks | |||||
| Continuous Assessment | 40 | |||||
| Tutorials | 10 | |||||
| Practical work | 10 | |||||
| Assignments | 20 | |||||
| Written Examinations | 60 | |||||
| Mid-semester | 20 | |||||
| End-semester | 40 | |||||