Instructor :
Dr. Anup Kumar
Professor of CECS
Phone : (502) 852 – 0471
E-mail : ak@louisville.edu
Prerequisite :
EMCS 360 and EMCS 412
Description : This course is an introduction to data communication between computers. The key aspects of transmission interfacing, link control, and multiplexing are examined. The course also examines the internal mechanisms by which communication networks provide a data transfer service for attached devices.
Objectives : At the conclusion of this course, the successful (passing) student will be able to:
a. Demonstrate knowledge to understand basic concepts of computer networking.
b. Demonstrate understanding of performance characterization for network algorithms.
c. Complete the design and development of assigned projects in computer networking.
d. Address and accommodate the “what if” contingencies in the design project.
Text : W. Stalling, Data of Computer Communications, MacMillian Publishing Company, NY.
Schedule : Two lectures per week
1. Introduction
2. Basic signal representation
3. Error control
4. Flow control
5. Multiplexing
6. Circuit and packet switching
7. Local area networks
8. Wide area networks
9. ATM protocols
10. Wireless Network
Grading Policy : There will be three EXAMS. Arrangements must be made IN ADVANCE if for some valid reason you cannot take an exam at the scheduled time.
Assignments/Project - 20%
Test 1 - 25%
Test 2 - 25%
Test 3 - 30%
