OBJECTIVE : To impart knowledge of various topologies and layers associated with computer networks.
COREQUISITE: OS and DBMS
1. INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER NETWORKS [10]
Uses of Computer Networks, Network Hardware and Software, OS! & TCP/IP reference models— comparison of the OS! & TCP models - Physical Layer — transmission Media, Wireless Transmission, Multiplexing and Switching Methods.
2. DATA LINK LAYER & MEDIUM ACCESS SUBLAYER [10]
Data Link Layer — Design Issues — Error Detection and Correction — Elementary Data Link Protocols, Sliding Window Protocols. Medium Access Layer — Channel Allocation, Multiple Access protocols.
3. NETWORK LAYER [10]
Network Layer Design Issues — Routing, Routing Algorithms — Congestion Control Algorithms, Internetworking Network Layer in the Internet and ATM networks.
4. TRANSPORT [10]
Transport layer — Transport Service — Elements of Transport Protocols — Internet Transport protocols, ATM AAI layer protocols.
5. APPLICATION LAYER [10]
Application Layer: Network Security — Domain Name System — Single Network Management Protocol - Electronic Mail — Multimedia.
TEXTBOOKS:
1. Tanenbaum,A.S. , “Computer Networks”,Third Edition, 1997, PHI
2. L.Petersan & B.S.davie, “Computer Networks — A System Appraoch”.
REFERENCES:
I. Michael Dartch. “ABCs of LAN “, 1990, BPB Pub.
2. John Freer, “Computer Communication and Networks”, 1990, East — West Press
3. S.K.Basandra, “LAN “, 1993, Galgotia.
4. D.Russell, “The Principles of Computer Networking” ,1989, Cambridge University.
5. Vijay Ahuja, “Design and Analysis of Computer Communication Networks “ 1987, McGraw Hill.
