3 Credits

Sem 5

Course code: CACS303

Computer Networking

OSI model, TCP/IP protocol suite, network topologies, routing algorithms, and network security fundamentals.

Also in this semester:

MIS and E-Business DotNet Technology Introduction to Management Computer Graphics and Animation

Syllabus Questions

3 Credits

Sem 5

Course code: CACS303

Computer Networking

OSI model, TCP/IP protocol suite, network topologies, routing algorithms, and network security fundamentals.

Also in this semester:

MIS and E-Business DotNet Technology Introduction to Management Computer Graphics and Animation

Syllabus Questions

Course Syllabus

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Course Information

Type: Practical
Course Code: CACS303
Credit Hours: 3
Full Marks: 100
Pass Marks: 40

Course Description

This course offers detailed concept and structure of networking standards and principles. It includes introduction, functioning and significance of Physical Layer, Data Link Layer, Network Layer, Transport Layer, Application layer and some security mechanisms. It does not entirely focus on theoretical concept but also strongly focuses on practical skill based learning.
Course objectives
The general objectives of this course are to provide theoretical as well as practical knowledge of computer networking to make students capable of implementing, managing and troubleshooting the issues of computer network in their personal as well professional life.

Course Units

7 Units · 45 Hrs

1.1 Network as an infrastructure for data communication
1.2 Applications of Computer network
1.3 Network Architecture
1.4 Types of computer Networks
1.5 Protocols and Standards
1.6 The OSI Reference Model
1.7 The TCP/IP Protocol suite
1.8 Comparison between OSI and TCP/IP Reference model
1.9 Critiques of OSI and TCP/IP Reference model

2.1 Functions of Physical Layer
2.2 Data and Signals: Analog and Digital signals, Transmission Impairment, Data Rate Limits, Performance
2.3 Data Transmission Media: Guided Media, Unguided Media and Satellites
2.4 Bandwidth Utilization: Multiplexing and Spreading
2.5 Switching: Circuit switching, Message switching & Packet switching
2.6 Telephone, Mobile and Cable network for data Communication

3.1 Functions of Data Link Layer
3.2 Data Link Control: Framing, Flow and Error Control
3.3 Error Detection and Correction
3.4 High-Level Data Link Control (HDLC) & point — to — Point protocol(PPP)
3.5 Channel Allocation Problem
3.6 Multiple Access: Radom Access(ALOHA, CSMA, CSMA/CD, CSMA/CA), Controlled Access(Reservation, Polling, Token Passing), Channelization(FDMA, TDMA, CDMA)
3.7 Wired LAN: Ethernet Standards and FDDI
3.8 Wireless LAN: IEEE 802.1 Ix and Bluetooth Standards
3.9 Token Bus, Token Ring and Virtual LAN

4.1 Functions of Network Layer
4.2 Virtual circuits and Datagram Subnets
4.3 IPv4 Addresses: Address Space, Notations, Classful addressing, Classless addressing, Subnetting and Network Address Translation(NAT)
4.4 IPv4 Datagram format and fragmentation
4.5 IPv6 Address Structure and advantages over IPv4
4.6 Routing Algorithms: Distance Vector Routing, Link State Routing
4.7 Internet Control Protocols: ARP, RARP, ICMP
4.8 Routing protocols: OSPF, BGP, Unicast, Multicast and Broadcast

5.1 Functions of Transport Layer
5.2 Elements of Transport Protocols: Addressing, Establishing and Releasing Connection, Flow Control & Buffering, Error Control, Multiplexing & Demultiplexing, Crash Recovery
5.3 User Datagram Protocol(UDP): User Datagram, UDP Operations, Uses of UDP, RPC
5.4 Principles of Reliable Data Transfer: Building a Reliable Data Transfer Protocol, Pipelined Reliable Data Transfer Protocol, GoBack-N(GBN), Selective Repeat(SR)
5.5 Transmission Control Protocol(TCP): TCP Services, TCP Features, TCP Segment Header
5.6 Principle of Congestion Control

6.1 Functions of Application layer
6.2 Application Layer Protocols: DNS, DHCP, WWW, HTTP, HTTPs, TELNET, FTP, SMTP, POP, IIMAP
6.3 Concept of traffic analyzer: MRTG, PRTG, SNMP, Packet tracer, Wireshark.

7.1 A Model for Network Security
7.2 Principles of cryptography: Symmetric Key and Public Key
7.3 Public Key Algorithm — RSA
7.4 Digital Signature Algorithm
7.5 Communication Security: IPSec, VPN, Firewalls, Wireless Security.

Teaching Methods

The teaching faculties are expected to create environment where students can update and upgrade themselves with the current scenario of computing and information technology with the help of topics listed in the syllabus. The general teaching pedagogy that can be followed by teaching faculties for this course includes class lectures, laboratory activity, group discussions, case studies, guest lectures, research work, project work, assignments (Theoretical and Practical), and written and verbal examinations.

Course Syllabus

1 Doc

2 views7 Units45 Teaching Hrs

Course Information

Type: Practical
Course Code: CACS303
Credit Hours: 3
Full Marks: 100
Pass Marks: 40

Course Description

This course offers detailed concept and structure of networking standards and principles. It includes introduction, functioning and significance of Physical Layer, Data Link Layer, Network Layer, Transport Layer, Application layer and some security mechanisms. It does not entirely focus on theoretical concept but also strongly focuses on practical skill based learning.
Course objectives
The general objectives of this course are to provide theoretical as well as practical knowledge of computer networking to make students capable of implementing, managing and troubleshooting the issues of computer network in their personal as well professional life.

Course Units

7 Units · 45 Hrs

1.1 Network as an infrastructure for data communication
1.2 Applications of Computer network
1.3 Network Architecture
1.4 Types of computer Networks
1.5 Protocols and Standards
1.6 The OSI Reference Model
1.7 The TCP/IP Protocol suite
1.8 Comparison between OSI and TCP/IP Reference model
1.9 Critiques of OSI and TCP/IP Reference model

2.1 Functions of Physical Layer
2.2 Data and Signals: Analog and Digital signals, Transmission Impairment, Data Rate Limits, Performance
2.3 Data Transmission Media: Guided Media, Unguided Media and Satellites
2.4 Bandwidth Utilization: Multiplexing and Spreading
2.5 Switching: Circuit switching, Message switching & Packet switching
2.6 Telephone, Mobile and Cable network for data Communication

3.1 Functions of Data Link Layer
3.2 Data Link Control: Framing, Flow and Error Control
3.3 Error Detection and Correction
3.4 High-Level Data Link Control (HDLC) & point — to — Point protocol(PPP)
3.5 Channel Allocation Problem
3.6 Multiple Access: Radom Access(ALOHA, CSMA, CSMA/CD, CSMA/CA), Controlled Access(Reservation, Polling, Token Passing), Channelization(FDMA, TDMA, CDMA)
3.7 Wired LAN: Ethernet Standards and FDDI
3.8 Wireless LAN: IEEE 802.1 Ix and Bluetooth Standards
3.9 Token Bus, Token Ring and Virtual LAN

4.1 Functions of Network Layer
4.2 Virtual circuits and Datagram Subnets
4.3 IPv4 Addresses: Address Space, Notations, Classful addressing, Classless addressing, Subnetting and Network Address Translation(NAT)
4.4 IPv4 Datagram format and fragmentation
4.5 IPv6 Address Structure and advantages over IPv4
4.6 Routing Algorithms: Distance Vector Routing, Link State Routing
4.7 Internet Control Protocols: ARP, RARP, ICMP
4.8 Routing protocols: OSPF, BGP, Unicast, Multicast and Broadcast

5.1 Functions of Transport Layer
5.2 Elements of Transport Protocols: Addressing, Establishing and Releasing Connection, Flow Control & Buffering, Error Control, Multiplexing & Demultiplexing, Crash Recovery
5.3 User Datagram Protocol(UDP): User Datagram, UDP Operations, Uses of UDP, RPC
5.4 Principles of Reliable Data Transfer: Building a Reliable Data Transfer Protocol, Pipelined Reliable Data Transfer Protocol, GoBack-N(GBN), Selective Repeat(SR)
5.5 Transmission Control Protocol(TCP): TCP Services, TCP Features, TCP Segment Header
5.6 Principle of Congestion Control

6.1 Functions of Application layer
6.2 Application Layer Protocols: DNS, DHCP, WWW, HTTP, HTTPs, TELNET, FTP, SMTP, POP, IIMAP
6.3 Concept of traffic analyzer: MRTG, PRTG, SNMP, Packet tracer, Wireshark.

7.1 A Model for Network Security
7.2 Principles of cryptography: Symmetric Key and Public Key
7.3 Public Key Algorithm — RSA
7.4 Digital Signature Algorithm
7.5 Communication Security: IPSec, VPN, Firewalls, Wireless Security.

Computer Networking

Computer Networking

Course Syllabus

Course Information

Course Description

Course Units

Introduction

The Physical Layer

The Data Link Layer

The Network Layer

The Transport Layer

The Application Layer

Network Security

Teaching Methods

Course Syllabus

Course Information

Course Description

Course Units

Introduction

The Physical Layer

The Data Link Layer

The Network Layer

The Transport Layer

The Application Layer

Network Security

Teaching Methods