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23CY102 NETWORK COMMUNICATION AND PROTOCOLS 3/0/0/3

Nature of Course C (Theory Concept)


Prerequisites Nil
Course Objectives:
1. To study the different layers of the OSI and TCP/IP reference models
2. To understand the difference between various network topologies and networking devices.
To study the concepts of data link layer and network layer protocols, including encoding, error
3.
detection, reliable transmission, MAC protocols, and routing techniques.
To analyze the types of protocols in the transport layer, specifically focusing on TCP and UDP, their
4.
header formats, functionalities, and congestion control mechanisms.
To study advanced application layer protocols such as DNS, SMTP, MIME, IMAP, FTP, and HTTP,
5.
along with emerging technologies like 5G and edge computing.
Course Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students shall have ability to
C102.1 Understand the protocols operating in each layer of the OSI and TCP/IP models. [U]
C102.2 Recall different network topologies, devices, and transmission media. [U]
C102.3 Interpret and apply error control, flow control, and routing protocols in networking. [AP]
C102.4 Dissect the structure and functionality of IP, TCP, and UDP headers. [A]
Analyze congestion control mechanisms and Compare HTTP/3 (QUIC), MQTT, CoAP,
C102.5 [A]
and advanced security models like ZTNA
Course Contents:

Module I: Fundamentals of Networking and Protocols 15 Hours

Data Communication, The OSI Model, TCP/IP Protocol Suite, Addressing, Transmission Media,
Networking Devices: Hubs, Bridges, Switches, Routers, Gateways, Network Topologies, Bluetooth,
Zigbee, and RFID in Networking, VLANs, Introduction to Network Simulation Tools (e.g., Cisco Packet
Tracer, GNS3), Network Security Fundamentals, Case Study: A comparative analysis of TCP/IP and OSI
models in real-world network implementations.

Module II: Network Layer 15 Hours

Encoding and Error Detection, Reliable Transmission Protocols, MAC Protocols: CSMA/CD, CSMA/CA,
Link Aggregation and Load Balancing (EtherChannel, LACP), Circuit Switching and Packet Switching,
Bridges and LAN Switches, Spanning Tree Algorithm, Internetworking: IPv4, Subnetting, IPv6 Transition
Mechanisms (Dual Stack, Tunnelling, NAT64), Routing Techniques: Distance Vector (RIP), Link State
(OSPF), Interdomain Routing (BGP), Network Virtualization, Case Study: IP address planning and
subnetting for a geographically dispersed organization.

Module III: Transport layer and Application Layer: 15 Hours

Transport Layer Protocols: UDP, TCP, Congestion Control and Resource Allocation: TCP Congestion
Control, Congestion Avoidance Mechanisms, Quality of Service: Integrated Services, Differentiated
Services, Network Traffic Analysis, Application Layer Protocols: Domain Name System (DNS), Electronic
Mail (SMTP, MIME, IMAP), File Transfer (FTP), WWW (HTTP), HTTP/3 (QUIC), IoT Communication
Protocols (MQTT, CoAP), Content Delivery Networks (CDN), Zero Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA),
Case Study: Evaluating the impact of 5G and edge computing on the future of network communication.

Total Hours 45
Text Books:
1. A S Tanenbaum, DJ Wetherall, “Computer Networks”, 6th Edition, Prentice-Hall, 2021.
2. Behrouz A. Forouzan, “Data communication and Networking”, 5th Edition, Tata McGraw- Hill, 2013.
Andrei Gurtov, Madhusanka Liyanage, Mika Ylianttila, Software Defined Mobile Networks
3.
(SDMN) Beyond LTE Network Architecture, Wiley, 2021
Reference Books:
1. Peterson & Davie, "Computer Networks, A Systems Approach", 6th Edition, Elsevier, 2021.
2. William Stallings, “Data and Computer Communications”, 10th Edition, PHI, 2013.
3. Xingqin Lin, Namyoon Lee 5G and Beyond Fundamentals and Standards, Springer, 2021
JF Kurose, KW Ross, “Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach”, 6th Edition, Addison-
4.
Wesley, 2021.
5. Dariusz Gasior Resource Allocation for Software Defined Networks, 1st edition, Springer, 2020
Web References:
1. https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/network-and-communication/
2. https://www.britannica.com/science/computer-science/Networking-and-communication
3. https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/aix/7.2?topic=management-network-communication-concepts
4. https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/quality-of-service-in-computer-networks/
Online Resources:
1. https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc22_ee61/preview
2. https://www.iit.edu/academics/programs/networking-and-communications-certificate
3. https://www.shiksha.com/online-courses/network-security-associate-course-nsel13
4. https://www.coursera.org/learn/iot

Continuous Assessment
Total End Semester
Summative
Formative Assessment Continuous Examination Total
Assessment Total
Assessment
80 120 200 40 60 100

Assessment Methods & Levels (based on Blooms’ Taxonomy)


Formative Assessment based on Capstone Model
Course Bloom’s Assessment Component FA (16%)
Outcome Level [80 Marks]
C102.1 Understand Quiz 20
C102.2 Understand Case Study 20
C102.3 Apply Seminar 20
C102.4, C102.5 Analyze Group Assignment 20
Assessment based on Summative and End Semester Examination
Summative Assessment (24%)
[120 Marks] End Semester Examination
Bloom’s Level CIA 1: [60 Marks] CIA 2: [60 Marks] (60%) [100 Marks]
Remember 10 - 10
Understand 20 20 20
Apply 60 50 60
Analyze 10 30 10
Evaluate - - -
Create - - -

Assessment based on Continuous and End Semester Examination


Continuous Assessment (40%) End
[200 Marks] Semester
CA 1 : 100 Marks CA 2 : 100 Marks Examinati
SA 1 FA 1 (40 Marks) SA 2 FA 2 (40 Marks) on (60%)
(60 Marks) Component - I Component - II (60Mark Component - I Component - II [100 Marks]
(20 Marks) (20 Marks) s) (20 Marks) (20 Marks)

Course Programme Outcomes (PO) Programme Specific


Outcomes Outcomes
(CO) (PSO)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3
C102.1 3 - - - - - - - - 2 - - - - -
C102.2 3 3 2 3 - - - - - 2 - 2 - - -
C102.3 3 2 2 2 2 - - - 2 2 - 2 - - 2
C102.4 3 3 - 3 2 - - - - 2 - 2 - 2 -
C102.5 3 3 - 3 3 2 2 2 - 2 - - 2

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