COMPUTER NETWORKS ENGINEERING

Credits	Periods			Exam Hrs.	Sessional Marks	Exam Marks	Total Marks
	Theory	Tutorial	Lab
4	3	1	-	3	30	70	100

1.      Introduction:

Uses of Computer Networks, Network Structure, Architectures, Services, Standardization, Functions of Various Network Layers, Network examples.

2.      Physical layer:

Theoretical Basis for Data Communication, Transmission Media, Analog and Digital Transmission, Transmission and Switching ISDN.

3.      Medium Access Sub-layer:

LAN, MAN, Protocol, ALOHA, IEEE Standard for 802 for LANs, Fiber Optic Networks, Satellite Networks.

4.      Data Link layer:

Design Issues, Error Detection and Correction, Protocols and their Performance, Specifications and Examples.

5.      Network layers:

Design Considerations, Difference between Gateway, Ethernet Switch, Router, Hub, Repeater, Functions of Router, Congestion Control Internetworking and Examples, Details of IP addressing schemes, TCP/IP Protocol details.

Books:

1.      Data Communications and Networking by Behrouz A. Forouzan, 2^nd Edition, Tata McGraw Hill.

References:

1.      Computer Networks, A. S. Tannenbaum, PHI – New Delhi.

2.      Computer Networking Terminology Products and Standards, R. P. Suri and J. K. Jain, Tata McGraw Hill.