Principles Of Communication Technology

1. Describe the basic concepts of communication technology
2. Explain the Models of Communication
3. Discourse Analog and Digital Signal transmission
4. Discourse Computer Networking
5. Explain the types of Communication Media
6. Explain the Application of computer in data transmission and Security

13 weeks, about 78 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Basic Concepts of Communication Technology

   • Unit 1: Data Transmission · 3 hours

     Understand the fundamental characteristics of data communication systems.. Explore the components of a data communication system.. Differentiate between simplex, half-duplex, and full-duplex data flow..

   • Unit 2: Networks · 3 hours

     Define computer networks and their role in distributed processing.. Examine network criteria such as performance, reliability, and security.. Distinguish between point-to-point and multipoint connections..

2. Week 2Module 1: Basic Concepts of Communication Technology

   • Unit 3: Protocols and Standards · 3 hours

     Understand the importance of protocols and standards in computer networks.. Explore the key elements of a protocol: syntax, semantics, and timing.. Identify various standards organizations and their roles..

   • Unit 1: OSI: Physical Layer · 3 hours

     Describe the functions of the Physical Layer in the OSI model.. Understand the Physical Signaling Sub Layer.. Explore examples of Physical Layer technologies and hardware..

3. Week 3Module 2: Models of Communication

   • Unit 2: Data Link layer · 3 hours

     Explain the role of the Data Link Layer in transferring data between network nodes.. Understand the sub-layers of the Data Link Layer: LLC and MAC.. Explore protocol examples such as Ethernet and PPP..

   • Unit 3: OSI: Network and Transport layers · 3 hours

     Describe the functions of the Network Layer and Transport Layer in the OSI model.. Understand connection-oriented and connectionless communication.. Explore the relation of the Network layer with TCP/IP..

4. Week 4Module 2: Models of Communication

   • Unit 4: OSI: Session Layer · 3 hours

     Explain the role of the Session Layer in managing communication sessions.. Understand Session Layer services such as authentication and session restoration.. Explore Session Layer protocols such as NetBIOS and SSH..

   • Unit 5: OSI: Presentation Layer and Application Layer · 3 hours

     Describe the functions of the Presentation Layer and Application Layer in the OSI model.. Understand Presentation Layer services such as encryption and compression.. Explore Presentation Layer protocols such as AFP and ASCII..

5. Week 5Module 2: Models of Communication

   • Unit 6: TCP/IP Model · 3 hours

     Understand the TCP/IP model and its advantages.. Explore TCP/IP services and protocols.. Describe the characteristics of the Internet Protocol (IP)..

   • Unit 1: Analog Signal · 3 hours

     Understand the tools used in Analog Signal Processing.. Explain Signals and Systems.. Differentiate between Time and Frequency Domains..

6. Week 6Module 3: Analog and Digital Signal transmission

   • Unit 2: Digital Signal · 6 hours

     Explain Digital Signal Processing.. Understand Digital Signal Domain.. Discuss Signal sampling.. Discuss Time and Space Domains.. Explain Frequency Domain.

7. Week 7Module 4: Computer Networking

   • Unit 1: Networking Methods · 3 hours

     Describe Networking Methods.. Explain Local Area Network (LAN).. Explain Wide Area Network (WAN).. Explain Metropolitan Area Network (MAN).. Explain Wireless Networks (WLAN, WWAN)..

   • Unit 2: Network Topology · 3 hours

     Understand the concept of Network Topology.. Explain Bus Topology.. Explain Ring Topology.. Explain Star Topology.. Explain Tree Topology.. Explain Mesh Topology..

8. Week 8Module 4: Computer Networking

   • Unit 3: VOIP · 6 hours

     Discourse Internet Telephony.. Explain the Technical Barriers in VOIP.. Discourse the future of VOIP..

9. Week 9Module 5: Types of Communication Media

   • Unit 1: Guided Media · 6 hours

     Explain guided media of communication.. Discuss Twisted-Pair cable.. Discuss Coaxial Cable.. Discuss Fiber-Optic Cable..

10. Week 10Module 5: Types of Communication Media

    • Unit 2: Unguided Media · 6 hours

      Discuss unguided media of network communication.. Explain Radio waves.. Explain Microwaves.. Explain Infrared..

11. Week 11Module 5: Types of Communication Media

    • Unit 3: Transmission Impairment · 6 hours

      Discuss Transmission impairment.. Explain Attenuation.. Explain Distortion.. Explain Noise..

12. Week 12Module 6: Application of Computer in Data Transmission and Security

    • Unit 1: Network Operating Systems (NOS) · 3 hours

      Define a Network Operating System (NOS).. Compare a Computer with a NOS to a Computer without a NOS and a Network Interface Card (NIC).. Discuss Peer-to-peer and Client/Server LAN.. Explain what a NOS does.. Discuss Network monitoring..

    • Unit 2: Switching Technology · 3 hours

      Explain the methods of switching.. Understand the concept of Switching Computers.. Discuss extensively the structure and component of switches..

13. Week 13Module 6: Application of Computer in Data Transmission and Security

    • Unit 3: Cryptography · 3 hours

      Define various terms in cryptography.. Differentiate between Symmetric-Key Cryptography and Asymmetric-Key Cryptography..

    • Unit 4: Network Security · 3 hours

      Explain the services provided by network security.. Discuss Message in a network.. Explain Entity Integrity..