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Module I
Introduction - Need for computer communication -Network hardware - Network software - Reference models -Examples of Networks, Data communication services, The Physical layer - transmission media, switching techniques, The Data link layer - design issues - elementary data link protocols- Sliding window protocols - examples of data link layer protocols- Channel allocation problems - multiple access protocols, standards for LANs/ MANs - concept of bridges- High speed LANs.
Module II
The Network layer - design issues, routing algorithms - shortest path routing - flooding - flow based routing - distance vector routing - link state routing - hierarchical routing, congestion control algorithms, internetworking techniques, example of Network layer in the Internet and ATM networks.
Module III
The Transport layer - design issues, services of the transport layer, protocols used in the transport layer -TCP/ UDP Internet transport layer protocols. Performance issues in Computer networks, The Application layer protocols, Network security issues and algorithms - Domain name concept- Network Management Protocol - Electronic mail - Architecture and Services Usenet news concept, the World Wide Web, Multimedia, Internet Service Providers in India, VSAT system.
Text Book : -
Ref (1)
References: -
1. Andrew S. Tanenbaum. Computer Networks, 3rd ed., Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi.
2. William Stallings. Data and Computer Communication, 4th ed., Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi.
3. Dimitri Bersekas & Robert Gallager. Data Networks, 2nd ed, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi.
Question Paper: -
The question paper will consist of two parts. Part I is to cover the entire syllabus, and carries 40 marks. This will contain 10 compulsory questions of 4 marks each. Part II is to cover 3 modules, and carries 60 marks. There will be 3 questions from each module (10 marks each) out of which 2 are to be answered. |
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