Data communication and Networks

1. Describe the components of data communication and computer networking
2. Differentiate between types of computer networks
3. Compare network topologies
4. Explain the routing concept
5. Describe network security algorithms

13 weeks, about 112 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Introduction to Data Communication and Computer Network Concepts

   • Unit 1: Introduction to Computer Networks · 8 hours

     Understand computer network concepts, types, and applications.. Differentiate between network topologies and protocols.. Explore the OSI and TCP/IP reference models..

2. Week 2Module 1: Introduction to Data Communication and Computer Network Concepts

   • Unit 2: Data Transmission · 8 hours

     Learn about data communication terminology: channel, baud, bandwidth, frequency.. Explore modes of data transmission: serial, parallel, synchronous, asynchronous.. Understand transmission impairments and their impact..

3. Week 3Module 1: Introduction to Data Communication and Computer Network Concepts

   • Unit 3: Data Encoding and Communication Technique · 8 hours

     Study data encoding techniques: analog-to-analog, analog-to-digital, digital-to-analog, digital-to-digital.. Understand modulation techniques and their applications.. Explore different encoding schemes and their characteristics..

4. Week 4Module 1: Introduction to Data Communication and Computer Network Concepts

   • Unit 4: Multiplexing and Switching · 8 hours

     Learn about multiplexing techniques: FDM, TDM.. Understand switching concepts: circuit switching, packet switching.. Explore digital subscriber lines (DSL) and their advantages..

5. Week 5Module 2: Media Access Control and Data Link Layer

   • Unit 1: Data Link Layer Fundamentals · 8 hours

     Study data link layer fundamentals: framing, error detection, flow control.. Understand error detection methods: parity check, CRC.. Explore flow control mechanisms: stop-and-wait, sliding window..

6. Week 6Module 2: Media Access Control and Data Link Layer

   • Unit 2: Retransmission Strategies · 8 hours

     Learn about retransmission strategies: Stop-and-Wait ARQ, Go-Back-N ARQ, Selective Repeat ARQ.. Understand pipelining and its impact on efficiency.. Explore piggybacking and its benefits..

7. Week 7Module 2: Media Access Control and Data Link Layer

   • Unit 3: Contention-Based Media Access Protocols · 8 hours

     Study contention-based media access protocols: ALOHA, Slotted ALOHA, CSMA.. Understand CSMA variants: 1-Persistent, Non-Persistent, p-Persistent.. Explore CSMA/CD and its applications..

8. Week 8Module 2: Media Access Control and Data Link Layer

   • Unit 4: Wireless LAN and Datalink Layer Switching · 8 hours

     Learn about wireless LAN architecture and IEEE 802.11 standard.. Understand hidden station and exposed station problems.. Explore wireless LAN protocols: MACA, MACAW..

9. Week 9Module 3: Network Layer

   • Unit 1: Introduction to Layer Functionality and Design Issues · 8 hours

     Study network layer functionality and design issues.. Differentiate between connection-oriented and connectionless services.. Understand addressing schemes: hierarchical, flat, static, dynamic..

10. Week 10Module 3: Network Layer

    • Unit 2: Routing Algorithms · 8 hours

      Learn about routing algorithms: flooding, shortest path, distance vector, link state.. Understand hierarchical routing and its benefits.. Explore broadcast and multicast routing techniques..

11. Week 11Module 3: Network Layer

    • Unit 3: Congestion Control in Public Switched Network · 8 hours

      Study congestion control in public switched networks.. Understand congestion prevention mechanisms.. Explore open-loop control techniques: admission control, traffic policing, traffic shaping..

12. Week 12Module 3: Network Layer

    • Unit 4: Internetworking · 8 hours

      Learn about internetworking concepts and protocols.. Understand tunneling and encapsulation techniques.. Explore network layer protocols: IP, ICMP, OSPF, BGP..

13. Week 13Module 4: Transport Layer and Application Layer Services

    • Unit 1: Transport Services and Mechanism · 8 hours

      Study transport services and mechanisms: types of services, quality of service, data transfer.. Understand elements of transport layer protocols: addressing, multiplexing, flow control.. Explore connection establishment and crash recovery..

    • Unit 2: TCPIUDP · 8 hours

      Study TCP and UDP protocols: services provided, segment headers, connection establishment, flow control.. Understand TCP congestion control mechanisms.. Explore remote procedure call (RPC) concepts..