CNG435 DATA COMMUNICATIONS AND COMPUTER NETWORKING
| Course Code: | 3550435 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 6.0 |
| Department: | Computer Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. ENVER EVER |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
Course Objective is to provide a unified overview over the basic principles of data communications and computer networks through an understanding of the principles and techniques employed. OSI reference model is used to go through the physical layer, data link layer, media access sub-layer, network layer, and transport layer. LAN/MAN technologies, internetworking, bridging and routing are studied. Upper Layers' issues and network security are introduced. Students should also be able to understand the various protocols, topologies, layers and configurations used in modern data communications technologies.
Course Content
Introduction to data communications. OSI Reference Model. Physical layer. Electrical interface and data transmission. Data Link layer. Media Access sublayer.LAN/MAN Technologies.Network layer. Inter networking. Bridging and routing. Transport layer. Introduction to upper Layers issues.
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will :
- develop knowledge of architectural concepts of data communications and computer networking.
- be prepared for understanding, evaluating critically, and assimilating new knowledge and emerging technology about computer networks.
- be able to describe the services, functions, and inter-relationship of different components with an architectural model such as Open System Interconnection (OSI) seven layer model and TCP/IP model.
- be able to describe how components, subsystems and various algorithms in the physical layer, data link layer, network layer, and transport layer function.