Data Commnication
Data Commnication
(2011 Spring)
Course Outline
Muhammad Waseem iqbal [email protected] Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to: 1. Analyze the components of data communication (DC). 2. Identify and compare the functions and requirements of data communication. 3. Distinguish between the different functions in a data communication and demonstrate their uses. 4. Demonstrate how to set up a communications network for different business and social entities. 5. Discern the differences between the different types of networks and other forms of data communications. 6. Investigate the use of the Internet in researching
information dealing with data communications. Data & Computer Communications by William Stallings Behrouz A. Forouzan, Data Communications and Networks, 4th Edition 10% Assignments / Quizzes 10% Term Paper 10% Session Exam 20% Mid-term 50% Final Exam All students must have minimum of 80% attendance to be eligible to appear in the final exam Week 1
1. Introduction Defining Data Communications Telecommunications/Networks 2. Network Models Standards organizations Layered Tasks Layered Architecture Layered Protocols Encapsulation The OSI TCP/IP Model 3. Data and Signals Analog and Digital Periodic Analog Signals Digital Signals Transmission Impairments Data rate Limits/Performance 4. Digital Conversion Digital-to-Digital Analog-to-Digital Transmission Modes
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