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ECE635 Computer Communication & Networks Syllabus

This document outlines a course on computer communication and networks that provides an in-depth understanding of protocols, high-speed networking, and network security, covering topics like routing, internetworking, multimedia communication, and network security over 5 modules weighted at 20% each, with labs focusing on experiments implementing protocols and designing networks. The course aims to describe network design principles, classify topologies and routing techniques, and summarize standards through a combination of theory, case studies, and hands-on labs.

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ECE635 Computer Communication & Networks Syllabus

This document outlines a course on computer communication and networks that provides an in-depth understanding of protocols, high-speed networking, and network security, covering topics like routing, internetworking, multimedia communication, and network security over 5 modules weighted at 20% each, with labs focusing on experiments implementing protocols and designing networks. The course aims to describe network design principles, classify topologies and routing techniques, and summarize standards through a combination of theory, case studies, and hands-on labs.

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Course Title: Computer Communication & Networks L T P/ SW/F TOTAL CREDIT

Course Code: ECE635 S W UNITS


Credit Units: 6
3 1 4 0 6
Level: PG

Course Objectives: This course gives a thorough understanding of the advanced concepts of Computer Network by giving in depth knowledge of protocols
used at various layers of the references model. It also impart student with complete understanding of High speed communication and networking along with
Network Security issues. The course also includes all important protocols and techniques used currently at various levels in communication and networking
industry.
Prerequisites: Knowledge of digital modulation techniques, Basics of communication systems, Basics of transmission media and electromagnetic spectrum

Course Contents/Syllabus:
Weightage
(%)
Module I : Link Layer Protocols and Networks 20%
 Introduction to computer Networks: TCP/IP and OSI model.
 Design Issues for layers
 Network topologies
 Concepts of Physical Layer- Transmission media, Communication satellites
 Mobile telephone System
 Data link layer -Error detection and correction
 sliding window protocols
 HDLC
 PPP
 ATM
 Frame Relay
 X.25
Module II: Routing 20%
 Channel allocation problem
 Multiple access protocols: ALOHA, CSMA/CD,
 IEEE standard 802 for LAN and MAN
 Bluetooth
 Bridges: Transparent Bridging, Source Route Bridging.
 Types of Routing – Static, dynamic, shortest Path, Flooding, Link state, Distance Vector, Multicast.
 Routing protocols – OSPF, BGP, RIP, IGRP, EIGRP, and IGMP.
 Switching Techniques
 Tag switching.
Module III: Internetworking Protocols 20%
 Internetworking,
 IPv4
 IPv6
 ARP
 ICMP
 UDP
 TCP- Frame structure, Connection establishment, congestion control and connection release.
 Application Layer Protocols: HTTP, FTP, DNS, SMTP, SNMP, NLSP
 Web caching
 Content Distribution Networks.

Module IV: High Speed Networks and Multimedia Communication 20%


 Need of High Speed Networking and multimedia
 Performance Attributes
 FDDI
 Fast Ethernet
 RSVP
 VLAN-Type of connections, Frame processing,
 Audio Compression
 Video compression-VOD, MPEG formats
 RTSP, RTP, RTCP,
 ISDN- BRI and PRI.

Module V: Network Security 20%


 Need for Network Security,
 Cryptography
 Symmetric Key Algorithms- DES, AES
 Public Key algorithms- RSA
 Digital signatures- Public Key and Symmetric Key
 Communication Security- IPsec
 Firewalls
 VPN
 Wireless security
 Authentication Protocols.

Student Learning Outcomes:


 Describe principles of LAN design such as topology and configuration depending on types of users accessing the network.
 Student will be able to classify all possible network configurations, topologies, routing techniques with their specific advantages and drawbacks.
 Understand different type of network interfaces and their uses by identifying and using basic Network components, choosing appropriate network type
and media.
 Summarize network industry standards such as: the OSI model, Routing Protocols, Address Resolution and Reverse Address Resolution Protocols, IP
Addresses and Subnetting, MAC Addressing.
 Student will be able to create a wired or wireless network using network simulator and can be able to apply it on networking hardware too.
 Student will be able to interpret the traffic scenario by analyzing the given network and will be able to devise possible solution in case of congestion.

Pedagogy for Course Delivery: The class will be taught using theory and case based method. Since this is design course, students are given problems based on
designing networks, error correction, detection and network security. Technology Discussion sessions are organized on current research challenges in
Networking, their relevance and applications in industry. Case studies for new emerging technologies on networking like 5G, LIFI etc. are taken through
seminar sessions which make students relate their subject with practical implementation of theory in industry and research.

List of Laboratory Experiment:

Tailor made experiments:


1. Implement the ALOHA protocol for packet communication between a number of nodes connected to a common bus.
2. Implement the CSMA protocol for packet communication between a number of nodes connected to a common bus
3. To implement the token passing access in RING-LAN.
4. To study reliable data transfer between two nodes over an unreliable network using the stop and-wait protocol
5. Provide reliable data transfer between two nodes over an unreliable network using the sliding window go back N protocol.
6. Provide reliable data transfer between two nodes over an unreliable network using the sliding window selective repeat protocol.
7. Provide reliable data transfer between two nodes over an unreliable network using the sliding window selective repeat protocol with BER
8. To simulate the distance vector routing protocol to maintain routing tables as the traffic and topology of the network changes.
9. To simulate the link state routing protocol to maintain routing tables as the traffic and topology of the network changes.
10. To study spanning tree protocol.
11. To study port based/ Tag based VLAN.
12. To configure and use Firewall for network access control.
13. To compute SNR at different access points in the network area.

Open ended experiments (suggested)

1. Open ended experiment I- Design of Simple Router configuration.


2. Open ended experiment II-Design of Complex Router configuration.
3. Open ended experiment III- Design of Various Networks through Routers
4. Open ended experiment IV- Design of wireless Networks through Routers
5. Open ended experiment V- Design of Interior Routing Protocols
6. Open ended experiment VI- Design of Exterior Routing Protocols
7. Open ended experiment VII-Design of Network with security algorithms

Assessment/ Examination Scheme:

Theory L/T (%) Lab/Practical (%) Total

66.67% 33.33% 100%

Theory Assessment (L&T):


Continuous Assessment/Internal Assessment

Components End Term Examination


(Drop down)
Mid-Term Exam Assignment Viva Attendance

Weightage (%)
10% 7% 8% 5% 70%

CT: Class Test, HA: Home Assignment, S/V/Q: Seminar/Viva/Quiz, EE: End Semester Examination; A: Attendance
Lab Assessment (P):
Continuous Assessment/Internal Assessment
End Term Examination
Components
(Drop down) Attendance PR LR Viva

Weightage (%)
5% 10% 10% 5% 70%

A: Attendance, PR- Performance, LR – Lab Record, V – Viva. EE- External Exam,

Text:
1. Tananbaum A.S., “Computer Networks”, 4th Ed, PHI, 2009. ISBN 978-81-7758-165-2
2. Laura Chappell (ed), “Introduction to Cisco Router Configuration”, echmedia, 1999.ISBN: 1-57870-076-0
3. Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach Featuring the Internet (3rd Edition) by James F. Kurose ISBN-13: 978-0273768968
4. Data Communication & networking: Forouzan, B. ISBN 978-0-07-296775-3

Reference Books:
1. Black U., “Computer Networks-Protocols, Standards and Interfaces”, PHI, 1996.
2. Stallings W., “Computer Communication Networks”, PHI.
3. Michael A. Miller, “Data & Network Communications”, Vikas Publication.
4. William A. Shay, “Understanding Data Communications & Networks”.

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