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Dive into the world of computer communications networks through this course, covering network functions, circuit, and packet switching, layered architectures, transmission fundamentals, peer-to-peer protocols, TCP/IP networks, wireless networks, and more. Learn about technologies, regulation, standards, market forces, SONET, ATM networks, and Quality of Service. Explore various network protocols, routing algorithms, and Voice over IP technology. Engage in individual technical report writing on assigned topics and an essay reflecting on Computer Communications Networks in 2013. Don't miss this opportunity to understand the fundamental concepts and key architecture of modern communications networks.
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Syllabus • Network functions and structures; message, circuit & packet switching; technology, regulation, standards and market forces • Applications and Layered architectures; OSI reference model; the TCP/IP architecture • Transmission fundamentals; communications channels; fundamental limits; properties of media; time-division, frequency-division and code-division multiplexing • SONET; circuit switches; signalling; congestion control • Peer-to-Peer protocols; ARQ protocols; adaptation functions • Packet-switched networks; virtual circuits; routing algorithms; • TCP/IP networks; IPv4 & IPv6; Voice over IP • ATM networks; traffic management; Quality of Service • Wireless networks; 802.11; Bluetooth; GSM/GPRS/UMTS
Coursework • (Individual) Technical Report • an in-depth report on an assigned topic • Firewalls, Virtual Private Networks, In-Flight Entertainment networks, Home Interoperability Framework, Powerline networks, Network processors, Instant Messaging systems, Automotive Controller Area Networks, Mesh Broadband networks etc. • deadline : end of week 5 (7th November) • Individual Essay • probably entitled : “Computer Communications Networks in the year 2013” • deadline : end of term (12th December)
Textbook Communications Networks, Fundamental Concepts and Key ArchitectureAlberto Leon-Garcia & Indra WidjajaInternational Edition 2003 McGraw-Hill : 0-07-242349-8 (2000 Edition, 0-07-022839-6, almost identical)