SYALLABUS
SYALLABUS
Course Objectives:
Build an understanding of the fundamental concepts of computer networking.
Familiarize the student with the basic taxonomy and terminology of the computer
networking area.
Acquire knowledge on the various networking devices.
To emphasize on the protocols, standards and the models associated with networking
technology.
To introduce how the troubleshooting mechanisms works in networks.
Unit-I: (8 Hours)
Introduction
Uses of Computer Networks, Network Hardware, Network Software, Reference Models,
Network Standardization, Metric Units.
Unit-II: (9 Hours)
The Physical Layer
The basis for Data communication, Guided Transmission Media, Wireless Transmission,
Communication Satellites, Digital Modulation and Multiplexing, The Public Switched
Telephone Network, The Mobile Telephone System, Cable Television.
Unit V: (9 Hours)
The Transport and Application Layer
Transport Layer: The Transport Service, Elements of Transport Protocols.
Application Layer: DNS System, Electronic Mail, The World Wide Web.
Course Outcomes:
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Andrew S. Tanenbaum, “Computer Networks”, Pearson, Fourth Edition, 2010.
REFERENCES:
1. Behrouz A. Forouzan, “Data communication and Networking”, Tata McGraw- Hill,
Fourth Edition 2011.
2. William Stallings, “Data and Computer Communication”, Eighth Edition, Pearson
Education, 2008.