CSC 1202 - Introduction to Communications and Info. Networks

Main course objectives

   At the end of this semester, students will understand the basic concepts of data communication, networking standards & protocols.

Basic and support material to be covered 

1. Introduction To Networks Types   & Applications , Network ISO model ,   IEEE Model , Networks  Standard organization
2. Data Transmission Concepts , Signals & Data  , bandwidth , Bit rate , Data  impairments 
3. Physical layer , Network channel , wired & wireless channels , Data coding & Modulation , Type of signals & Modulation Techniques
4. Data link layer, Transmission Modes , Network Topology , Interfacing Techniques & Standards , Error Detection Techniques
5. Data Link Protocols , Stop &Wait , Go Back N , Selective Repeat , HDLC Protocol  
6. LAN Concepts , Topology , Applications , Devices , LAN MAC protocols
7. WAN Networking , Switching Techniques , Wan Standards , Sample Of WAN : ATM
8. Internet Concepts: Application Services , TCP/IP Protocols  , DNS , Web protocols