CNT 4104 Introduction to Data Communications

CNT 4104   Introduction to Data Communications

  • Syllabus   < pdf >   < Textbook Cover >  

  • Course Contents: Fall 2010

    •                 Note: PowerPoint lecture notes in this section are from Forouzan's course web site

    1. Overview
      • Introduction   < ppt >
      • Network Models   < ppt >

    2. Physical Layer  
      • Data and Signals   < ppt >
      • Digital Transmission   < ppt >
      • Analog Transmission   < ppt >
      • Multiplexing and Spreading   < ppt >
      • Transmission Media   < ppt >
      • Switching   < ppt >
      • Telephone and Cable Networks   < ppt >

    3. Data link Layer  
      • Error Detection and Correction   < ppt >
      • Data link Control and Protocols   < ppt >
      • Multiple Access   < ppt >
      • Wired LANs: Ethernet   < ppt >
      • Wireless LANs   < ppt >
      • Connecting LANs, Backbone Networks, and Virtual LANs   < ppt >
      • Wide Area Networks (WANs)   < ppt >
      • SONET/SDH   < ppt >
      • Virtual Circuit Networks: Frame Relay and ATM   < ppt >

    4. Network Layer  
      • Logical Addressing   < ppt >
      • IPv4 and IPv6 Protocols   < ppt >
      • Address Mapping, Error Reporting, and Multicasting   < ppt >
      • Packet Delivery, Forwarding and Routing   < ppt >

    5. Transport Layer  
      • Process-to-Process Delivery: UDP, TCP, and SCTP   < ppt >
      • Congestion Control and Quality of Service   < ppt >

    6. Application Layer  
      • Domain Name System (DNS)   < ppt >
      • Remote Logging, Electronic Mail, and FTP   < ppt >
      • WWW and HTTP   < ppt >
      • Network Management: SNMP   < ppt >
      • Multimedia   < ppt >

    7. Security  
      • Cryptography   < ppt >
      • Message Security, User Authentication, and Key Management   < ppt >
      • Security Protocols, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and Firewalls   < ppt >

  • Homework

  • Previous exams

  • Announcements for Fall 2010

  • Additional lecture notes from the Instructor