CCE3012 Introduction to Computer Networks [CCE3002]

Lecturer: Prof. Paul Micallef

Prerequisites: ELE1601, ELE1602

Leads to: CCE3022

Credits: 2

Lectures: 14

Tutorials/Practical Labs: 7

Semester: 2

• Type of systems: terminal, mainframe, client-server.

• Computer Network Topology: bus, ring, tree, star, distributed.

• Computer Communication Techniques: polling, multi-access, bandwidth considerations.

• Multiaccess local networks - low speed - CSMA/CD; Token Ring High speed - FDDI, Fast Ethernet

• Bridges in LAN’s.

Method of Assessment:

Examination 90% Coursework 10%

Textbooks:

• Halsall F. Data Communications, Computer Networks and Open Systems (Fourth Edition)

• Stallings W. Data and computer Communications (Fifth edition)