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Bachelors Level/Second Year/Fourth Semester/Science csit/fourth semester/computer networks/syllabus

B.Sc Computer Science and Information Technology

Institute of Science and Technology, TU

Nature of the course: (Theory+Lab)

F.M: 60+20+20 P.M: 24+8+8

Credit Hrs: 3Hrs

Computer Networks [CSC263]
Course Objective
i.
The main objective of this course is to introduce the understanding of the concept of computer networking with its layers, topologies, protocols & standards, IPv4/IPv6 addressing, Routing and Latest Networking Standards.
Course Description

This course introduces concept of computer networking and discuss the different layers of networking model

S1:Introduction to Computer Network[6]
1
Definitions, Uses, Benefits
2
Overview of Network Topologies (Star, Tree, Bus,...)
3
Overview of Network Types (PAN, LAN, CAN, MAN,...)
4
Networking Types (Client/Server, P2P)
5
Overview of Protocols and Standards
6
OSI Reference Model
7
TCP/IP Models and its comparison with OSI
8
Connection and Connection-Oriented Network Services
9
Internet, ISPs, Backbone Network Overview
S2:Physical Layer and Network Media[4]
1
Network Devices: Repeater, Hub, Switch, Bridge, Router
2
Different types of transmission medias (wired: twisted pair, coaxial, fiber optic, Wireless: Radio waves, micro waves, infrared)
3
Ethernet Cable Standards (UTP & Fiber cable standards)
4
Circuit, Message & Packet Switching
5
ISDN: Interface and Standards
S3:Data Link Layer[8]
1
Function of Data Link Layer (DLL)
2
Overview of Logical Link Control (LLC) and Media Access Control (MAC)
3
Framing and Flow Control Mechanisms
4
Error Detection and Correction techniques
5
Channel Allocation Techniques (ALOHA, Slotted ALOHA)
6
Ethernet Standards (802.3 CSMA/CD, 802.4 Token Bus, 802.5 Token Ring)
7
Wireless LAN: Spread Spectrum, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
8
Overview Virtual Circuit Switching, Frame Relay& ATM
9
DLL Protocol: HDLC, PPP
S4:Network Layer[10]
1
Introduction and Functions
2
IPv4 Addressing & Sub-netting
3
Class-full and Classless Addressing
4
IPv6 Addressing and its Features
5
IPv4 and IPv6 Datagram Formats
6
Comparison of IPv4 and IPv6 Addressing
7
Example Addresses: Unicast, Multicast and Broadcast
8
Routing
9
Introduction and Definition
10
Types of Routing (Static vs Dynamic, Unicast vs Multicast, Link State vs Distance Vector, Interior vs Exterior)
11
Path Computation Algorithms: Bellman Ford, Dijkstra’s
12
Routing Protocols: RIP, OSPF & BGP
13
Overview of IPv4 to IPv6 Transition Mechanisms
14
Overview of ICMP/ICMPv6&NATing
15
Overview of Network Traffic Analysis
16
Security Concepts: Firewall & Router Access Control
S5:Transport Layer[6]
1
Introduction, Functions and Services
2
Transport Protocols: TCP, UDP and Their Comparisons
3
Connection Oriented and Connectionless Services
4
Congestion Control: Open Loop & Closed Loop, TCP Congestion Control
5
Traffic Shaping Algorithms: Leaky Bucket & Token Bucket
6
Queuing Techniques for Scheduling
7
Introduction to Ports and Sockets, Socket Programming
S6:Application Layer[7]
1
Introduction and Functions
2
Web &HTTP
3
DNS and the Query Types
4
File Transfer and Email Protocols: FTP, SFTP, SMTP, IMAP, POP3
5
Overview of Application Server Concepts: Proxy, Web, Mail
6
Network Management: SNMP
S7:Multimedia &Future Networking[4]
1
Overview Multimedia Streaming Protocols: SCTP
2
Overview of SDN and its Features, Data and Control Plane
3
Overview of NFV
4
Overview of NGN
References
1.
Data Communications and Networking, 4th Edition, Behrouz A Forouzan. McGraw-Hill
2.
Computer Networking; A Top Down Approach Featuring The Internet, 2nd Edition, Kurose James F., Ross W. Keith PEARSON EDUCATION ASIA
Labrotary Work
The lab activities under this subject should accommodate at least the following
1.
Understanding of Network equipment, wiring in details
2.
OS (Ubuntu/CentOS/Windows) installation, practice on basic Networking commands (ifconfig/ipconfig, tcpdump, netstat, dnsip, hostname, route...)
3.
Overview of IP Addressing and sub-netting, static ip setting on Linux/windows machine, testing
4.
Introduction to Packet Tracer, creating of a LAN and connectivity test in the LAN, creation of VLAN and VLAN trunking
5.
Basic Router Configuration, Static Routing Implementation
6.
Implementation of Dynamic/interior/exterior routing (RIP, OSPF, BGP)
7.
Firewall Implementation, Router Access Control List (ACL)
8.
Packet capture and header analysis by wire-shark (TCP,UDP,IP)
9.
DNS, Web, FTP server configuration (shall use packet tracer, GNS3)
10.
Case Study: Network Operation Center Visit (ISP, Telecom, University Network)
11.
LAB Exam, Report and VIVA