The document contains information about a Computer Communications and Networks course offered by Allama Iqbal Open University. It includes:
1) Warnings about plagiarism and penalties for submitting work that is not one's own.
2) An outline of the course contents which covers data communication fundamentals, OSI and TCP/IP models, transmission methods, networking concepts and security issues.
3) Details of evaluation criteria, recommended textbooks, prerequisites and teaching methodology.
4) A breakdown of the course into units covering various networking topics and technologies.
5) A description of practical activities students would participate in relating to networking devices, cables, and security implementations.
The document contains information about a Computer Communications and Networks course offered by Allama Iqbal Open University. It includes:
1) Warnings about plagiarism and penalties for submitting work that is not one's own.
2) An outline of the course contents which covers data communication fundamentals, OSI and TCP/IP models, transmission methods, networking concepts and security issues.
3) Details of evaluation criteria, recommended textbooks, prerequisites and teaching methodology.
4) A breakdown of the course into units covering various networking topics and technologies.
5) A description of practical activities students would participate in relating to networking devices, cables, and security implementations.
The document contains information about a Computer Communications and Networks course offered by Allama Iqbal Open University. It includes:
1) Warnings about plagiarism and penalties for submitting work that is not one's own.
2) An outline of the course contents which covers data communication fundamentals, OSI and TCP/IP models, transmission methods, networking concepts and security issues.
3) Details of evaluation criteria, recommended textbooks, prerequisites and teaching methodology.
4) A breakdown of the course into units covering various networking topics and technologies.
5) A description of practical activities students would participate in relating to networking devices, cables, and security implementations.
The document contains information about a Computer Communications and Networks course offered by Allama Iqbal Open University. It includes:
1) Warnings about plagiarism and penalties for submitting work that is not one's own.
2) An outline of the course contents which covers data communication fundamentals, OSI and TCP/IP models, transmission methods, networking concepts and security issues.
3) Details of evaluation criteria, recommended textbooks, prerequisites and teaching methodology.
4) A breakdown of the course into units covering various networking topics and technologies.
5) A description of practical activities students would participate in relating to networking devices, cables, and security implementations.
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Final: 27-9-2018
ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD
(Department of Computer Science)
WARNING 1. PLAGIARISM OR HIRING OF GHOST WRITER(S) FOR SOLVING THE ASSIGNMENT(S) WILL DEBAR THE STUDENT FROM AWARD OF DEGREE/CERTIFICATE, IF FOUND AT ANY STAGE. 2. SUBMITTING ASSIGNMENT(S) BORROWED OR STOLEN FROM OTHER(S) AS ONE’S OWN WILL BE PENALIZED AS DEFINED IN “AIOU PLAGIARISM POLICY”.
ASSIGNMENT No. 1 Note: All questions are compulsory & carry equal marks. Q. 1 Describe briefly the types of models used for communication model and different communication task. (20)
Q. 2 (a) Describe the OSI seven-layer model. Name each of the layers in the model and draw a diagram that shows the ordering of these layers. Write a paragraph describing the areas of function that each layer is responsible for. (b) Contrast the OSI model you have just described with the TCP/IP reference model. Using a diagram show the correspondence between relevant protocol layers in the two models. (c) Discuss the relative merits of each of these models in the context of modern computer networking. (20)
Q. 3 Define signal. Differentiate time domain and frequency domain. What is the difference between guided and unguided transmission media? (20)
Q. 4 Write short notes on each of the following: (20)
Q. 5 Differentiate digital data and digital signal. Also explain terrestrial & satellite microwave in detail. (20) ASSIGNMENT No. 2 Total Marks: 100
Note: All questions are compulsory & carry equal marks.
Q. 1 Define network topology. Explain different types of topologies in detail with examples. (20)
Q. 2 Differentiate asynchronous and synchronous transmission in detail. Also explain
different types of multiplexing. (20)
Q. 3 Explain different flow control techniques. Also define error detection and error control techniques. (20)
Q. 4 (a) Describe in detail the Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Detection
(CSMA/CD) process. (b) Explain why Wi-Fi uses Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Avoidance (CSMA/CA) rather than CSMA/CD. Be specific. (20)
Q. 5 Write short notes on the following with respect to their functionality: (20) Switch Router Bridge Proxy Server
3438 Computer Communications & Networks
Course Code: 3438 Course Title: Computer Communications & Networks Credit Hours: 4 (3 + 1), 3 hours lecture and 3 hours lab per week Session Offered: As per offering schedule Recommended Book: Data Communications and Networking by Behrouz A Forouzan, 5th Edition, 2013 A/V / Multimedia Content: As defined by the Instructor / MOOCs links Reference Book: 1. Data and Computer Communication by William Stallings eighth edition, 2007. 2. Computer Networks by A. S. Tanenbaum, D. J. Wetherall, 5th Edition Prentice Hall 2010. Pre-Requisite: N/A Course Coordinator: Ch. Muhammad Shahbaz Anjum Teaching Methodology: Face-to-Face/Online/Blended Computer Usage: 3 hours supervised lab per week + about 3 hours unsupervised lab Course Introduction: 2 This course covers the basics of data communication and networking. The course covers the major areas of transmission, OSI model, TCP/IP, UDP and security issues in networking.
Course Objectives: At the end of the course the students are expected to: 1. Become familiar with the basics of computer communication. 2. Understand analogue and digital transmission in communication. 3. Elaborate the functionality of OSI layers and TCP/IP protocols. 4. Understand the modern network concepts.
Evaluation Criteria: i. Assignments and/or quizzes as per instructor’s choice 10% ii. Midterm theory/practical/ presentation/ mini projects as per instructor’s choice 20% iii. Final Examination 70%
Course Outline: Unit# 1 Introduction Data Communications, Networks, The Internet, Protocols and Standards
Unit# 2 Layered Protocols, Networks and OSI Models
Layered Tasks, The OSI Model, Layers in The OSI Model, TCP/IP Protocol Suite, Addressing
Unit# 3 Fundamentals of Signals, Digital & Analog Transmission
Analog and Digital, Periodic Analog Signals, Digital Signals, Transmission Impairment, Data Rate Limits, Performance, Digital-to-Digital Conversion, Analog-to-Digital Conversion, Transmission Modes, Digital-to- Analog Conversion, Analog-to-Analog Conversion
Unit# 4 Data Communication Interface and Multiplexing
Multiplexing, Spread Spectrum, Guided media, Unguided Media: Wireless, Circuit-Switched Networks, Datagram Networks, Virtual-Circuit Networks, Structure of a Switch.
Activities/Practical: 1. The institution should make arrangements for the demonstration of: a. Various media devices and communication services. b. Data Communication model. c. Failure of data Communication system. d. Implementation of various protocols. 2. Implementation of various type of security for data transmission must be practiced. The institution should arrange the following to make and test UTP cable from the students used in Star topology (a) Direct Cable and (b) Cross over Cable.
Note: The instructor may assign additional activities.
