University of Madras - Syllabus of Bachelor of Science (BSc) Electronics Science - Application Oriented Subject - D.Computer Networks
UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS
B.Sc. DEGREE COURSE IN ELECTRONICS SCIENCE
SEMESTER SYSTEM WITH CREDITS
(Effective from the Academic Year 2003-2004)
Application Oriented Subject - D.Computer Networks
Unit-1
Introduction to computer networks - Uses of network-Network structure - The OS1 reference model concepts-Layers of the OSI model.
Unit-2
The physical layer-Different types of transmission medium-CODEC-Switching techniques-Channel allocation methods-ALOHA protocol-LAN protocol (any one protocol)-IEEE standards 802.3,802.4 and 802.5.
Unit-3
The data link layer - design issues-Concept of framing - Different methods - Error detection and correction: Single error correction and cyclic redundancy check.
Unit-4
The network layer-design issues-Internal organisation of network layer - Congestion control algorithm, Leaky bucket algorithm and token bucket algorithm - Dijikstra routing algorithm.
Unit-5
Repeaters, Bridges, Routers and Gateways-Brief introduction to the transport layer, session layer, presentation layer and application layer-Basic concepts of internet WWW.
Books for study and reference
1. Andrew S. Tanenbaum: Computer networks, Prentice Hall of India.
2. W. Stallings: Data and computer communication, Prentice Hall of India.
3. Behrouz and Forouzan: Introduction to data communications and netwoking, McGraw Hill