S12_CSE243_Data_Communication_and_Networking

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=CSE243: Data Communication and Networks=

Program:
BS(CS)

Semester:
Spring 2012

Instructor:
Waseem Arain

**Credit Hours:**
4 (3 credit hours for theory + 1 credit hour for lab)

Course Description:
This is an introductory course in data communications and networking. It is a four credit hour course comprising of three hours for theory and two and half hours of lab teaching per week. It familiarizes students with the techniques, applications and control of modern data communication networks. Topics included are network models, digital and analog transmission, multiplexing, circuit and packet switching, IP v4, LAN Protocols, WAN Protocols, Basic Switching Concepts, Basic Routing Concepts, Introduction to Routing Protocols etc.

Course Objectives:

 * Understand basic building blocks of Data Communications and to learn how 0s and 1s are converted in to electrical signals in different mediums
 * Familiriaze differeny types of networkig topoligies
 * Familiarize with TCP/IP protocols Suit
 * Undersand the basic working of layer 2 LAN and WAN protocols
 * Basic understanding of different routing techniques and introduction of IP routing protocols
 * Conduct lab excercises to learn basic system configuration of network operation system

URLs :
http://waseem-arain.wikispaces.com

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Class Time Spent On (In Credit Hours):
Theory: 2.5 Problem Analysis: 0.5 Solution Design: 0.5 Social and Ethical Issues: 0.5


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