Computer Networks Syllabus — Government College of Engineering and Te…
Full syllabus, topics and curated resources for Computer Networks (Government College of Engineering and Technology, Jammu).
Network architecture, protocols, layered models and routing for computer networks
- Subject code: CST-3502
- University: Government College of Engineering and Technology, Jammu
- Course: BE (2022 onwards)
- Branch: CE
- Semester: 5
Computer Networks syllabus
Unit 1: Introduction to Data Communication and Networks
- Data Communication System
- Synchronous and Asynchronous Systems
- Serial and Parallel Systems
- Data Flow - Simplex, Half-Duplex and Full-Duplex
- Uses of Computer Network
- Categories of Computer Networks
- Protocols and Standards
- OSI Reference Model
- TCP/IP Reference Model
- Comparison and Critique of OSI and TCP/IP Models
- Network Topologies
Unit 2: Physical Layer
- Data Transmission - Digital to Digital Conversion
- Line Coding Scheme
- Transmission Media
- RS-232 Interface
- Circuit Switching
- Packet Switching
- Message Switching
Unit 3: Data Link Layer
- Data Link Layer Design Issues
- Error Detection and Correction
- Flow Control - Elementary Data-Link Protocols
- Sliding Window Protocol
- HDLC Protocol
Unit 4: Medium Access Control Sublayer
- Channel Allocation Problems
- ALOHA Protocol
- Carrier Sense Multiple Access Protocols
- Collision Free Protocols
- IEEE 802.3 Standard
- IEEE 802.4 Standard
- IEEE 802.5 Standard
Unit 5: Network Layer
- Network Layer Design Issues
- Routing Algorithms - Optimality Principle
- Shortest Path Algorithm
- Flooding
- Distance Vector Routing
- Link State Routing
- Hierarchical Routing
- Congestion Control - Principles and Prevention Policies
- Congestion Control in Virtual Circuit and Datagram Subnets
- Traffic Shaping - Leaky Bucket Algorithm
- Traffic Shaping - Token Bucket Algorithm
- Quality of Service (QoS)
- IP Protocol and IP Addresses
- Internet Multicasting
- Introduction to IPv6
- IPv4 vs. IPv6
- Internetworking Devices - Repeaters and Hubs
- Internetworking Devices - Bridges and Switches
- Internetworking Devices - Routers and Gateways
Unit 6: Transport Layer
- Transport Layer Services and Primitives
- Issues and Elements of Transport Protocol
- Introduction to TCP
- Introduction to UDP
Unit 7: Session and Presentation Layer
- Session Layer - Design Issues, Services and Primitives
- Presentation Layer - Design Issues, Services and Primitives