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325E5A Computer Networks Syllabus

The document outlines the syllabus for the B.Sc. Degree Programme in Computer Science at the University of Madras for the Computer Networks course starting from the 2023-2024 academic year. It includes learning objectives, course outcomes, and detailed unit contents covering topics such as data communication, network architecture, routing algorithms, and network security. Recommended and reference texts for the course are also provided.

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325E5A Computer Networks Syllabus

The document outlines the syllabus for the B.Sc. Degree Programme in Computer Science at the University of Madras for the Computer Networks course starting from the 2023-2024 academic year. It includes learning objectives, course outcomes, and detailed unit contents covering topics such as data communication, network architecture, routing algorithms, and network security. Recommended and reference texts for the course are also provided.

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UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS

B.Sc. DEGREE PROGRAMME IN COMPUTER SCIENCE


SYLLABUS WITH EFFECT FROM 2023-2024

Year: III Semester: V


Computer Networks 325E5A
Common for B.Sc.-SA , B.Sc.-CSc , B.Sc.-CSc-wAI , B.Sc.-CSc-wDS
Credits 3 Lecture Hours:4 per week

Learning Objectives: (for teachers: what they have to do in the class/lab/field)


 To understand the concept of Data communication and Computer network
 To get a knowledge on routing algorithms.
 To impart knowledge about networking and inter networking devices
 To gain the knowledge on Security over Network communication
Course Outcomes: (for students: To know what they are going to learn)
CO1: To Understand the basics of Computer Network architecture, OSI and TCP/IP
reference models
CO2: To gain knowledge on Telephone systems and Satellite communications
CO3: To impart the concept of Elementary data link protocols
CO4: To analyse the characteristics of Routing and Congestion control algorithms
CO5: To understand network security and define various protocols such as FTP, HTTP,
Telnet, DNS

Units Contents
Introduction – Network Hardware – Software – Reference Models – OSI and TCP/IP
I Models – Example Networks: Internet, ATM, Ethernet and Wireless LANs - Physical
Layer – Theoretical Basis for Data Communication - Guided Transmission Media
Wireless Transmission - Communication Satellites – Telephone System: Structure,
II Local Loop, Trunks and Multiplexing and Switching. Data Link Layer: Design Issues
– Error Detection and Correction.
Elementary Data Link Protocols - Sliding Window Protocols – Data Link Layer in
III the Internet - Medium Access Layer – Channel Allocation Problem – Multiple
Access Protocols – Bluetooth
Network Layer - Design Issues - Routing Algorithms - Congestion Control
IV
Algorithms – IP Protocol – IP Addresses – Internet Control Protocols.
Transport Layer - Services - Connection Management - Addressing, Establishing and
V Releasing a Connection – Simple Transport Protocol – Internet Transport Protocols
(ITP) - Network Security: Cryptography.

Learning Resources:
Recommended Texts
1. S. Tanenbaum, “Computer Networks”, 4th Edition, Prentice-Hall of India, 2008.
Reference Books
1. B. A. Forouzan, “Data Communications and Networking”, Tata McGraw Hill, 4th
Edition, 2015.
2. F. Halsall, “Data Communications, Computer Networks and Open
Systems”, Pearson Education, 2008.
3. D. Bertsekas and R. Gallagher, “Data Networks”, 2nd Edition, PHI, 2008.
4. Lamarca, “Communication Networks”, Tata McGraw- Hill, 2002

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