CCE 3002 - Computer Networks I

Credits:    4 
Lectures/Tut.:  28 hrs 
Labs:  9 hrs 
Prerequisite:   None 
Leads to:   CCE 4004

Syllabus

• Introduction to Computer Networks (CCE 3012):

Types 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

• Network Modelling (CCE 3022)

Traffic Modelling for telecommunication Networks
Queueing Theory; Poisson and other Distributions, various types of queues including M/M/1 and M/M/2 TDM and Statistical Multiplexing. Simple Error Recovery: ARQ protocols; throughput and efficiency

Assessment
Coursework - 10% 
Exam - 90%

Textbooks

• Halsall, Data Communications Computer Networks and Open Systems, 4th edition, Addison Wesley.
• Stallings W., Data & Computer Communications, 5th edition.
• Papers from IEEE Magazines and Notes will be provided.