CIS 677 Introduction to Computer Networking
Description
Data communications, network architectures, communication
protocols, data link control, medium access control;
introduction to local area networks, metropolitan area networks,
and wide area networks; introduction to Internet and TCP/IP.
Level, Credits, Class Time Distribution, Prerequisites
| Level |
Credits |
Class Time Distribution |
Prerequisites |
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U G |
3 |
Three one-hour lectures |
CIS 360, 459.21; Phys 112 or 132; |
Quarters Offered, General Information, Exclusions, Cross-Listings, etc.
- Au, Wi, Sp
- The language C is used for programming assignments.
Objectives
- Be familiar with issues in data communication.
- Be familar with using various types of computer networks.
- Be familiar with designing communication protocols.
- Be exposed to the TCP/IP protocol.
Texts
- W. Stallings, Data and Computer Communications, Fifth Edition, Prentice-Hall, 1996.
OR
- A. Tanenbaum, Computer Networks, 3rd Edition, Prentice Hall, 1996.
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Topics
| No. of Weeks | Topic |
| 1 |
Introduction |
| 2 |
Data Communication
- Basics of Data Transmission
- Basics of Data Encoding
- Digital Data Communication Techniques
(Asynchronous and Synchronous Transmission,
Error Detection and Correction Codes,
Physical Interfaces (RS-232, RS422, etc.))
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| 2 |
Data Link Control
- Protocol Principles (Error Control, Flow Control)
- Bit-Oriented and Character-Oriented Protocols
- Dictionary operations
- Data Link Layer Services
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| 2 |
Packet Switching and Wide-Area Networks
- Virtual Circuits and Datagrams
- X.25
- Introduction to Routing and Traffic Control
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| 2 |
Local and Metropolitan Area Networks
- LAN/MAN Technology
- Topologies
- Medium Access Protocols (CSMA/CD, Token Bus, Token Ring, FDDI, DQDB)
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| 1 |
Introduction to Internet and TCP/IP:
The Internet;
X.25;
The TCP/IP Protocol Suite.
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Grading Plan
| Homework and Lab Assignments |
30% |
| Midterm Exam | 30% |
| Final Exam | 40% |
Preparer Information and Date:
Syllabus prepared by Wu-Chi Feng, last modified March 31, 1999.