BCSE……..

COMPUTER NETWORKS L T P C
3 0 0 4

UNIT I PHYSICAL LAYER

Introduction: Evolution of computer networks, Goals and Applications of
Networks, Protocol layering, Reference models (OSI & TCP/IP), Network
standardization. The Physical Layer: Theoretical basis for data communication
(Digital Transmission: Signal, Types of Signals and Its parameters), Transmission
media: Guided and Unguided media.

UNIT II DATA LINK LAYER

The Data Link Layer: Data link layer design issues, Switching (circuit, message, and
packet), Multiplexing (FDM, WDM, and TDM). Error detection and correction
techniques. Data Link Protocols: Framing, Character and Bit-Oriented Protocols,
Simplex and Stop and Wait Protocols. Sliding window protocols, Example data link
protocols - HDLC and PPP. Multiple access protocols, IEEE standard 802.3 &
802.11 for LANS and WLANs.

UNIT III NETWORK LAYER

The Network Layer: Connecting devices - repeater, hubs, bridge, switch, and
router. Routing algorithms: Distance Vector Routing, Link State Routing,
Hierarchical Routing, Broadcast Routing and Multicast Routing. Congestion
control algorithms: General Principles of Congestion Control and Prevention
Policies. Leaky Bucket Algorithm, Token Bucket Algorithm and Resource
Reservation. Internet Protocol: Introduction to IPv4 Addressing, Subnetworks and
Subnetting, IPv4 protocol Packet Format, IPv4 vs IPv6.

UNIT IV TRANSPORT LAYER

Transport layer: User Datagram Protocol (UDP), Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)-
Services and Features, TCP Connection Management –Establishment and Termination, TCP
Window Management. Integrated Services. Functions of Session and Presentation Layers.

UNIT V APPLICATION LAYER AND NETWORK SECURITY 7

Application Layer: Domain Name Space (DNS), Electronic mail, SMTP, FTP, Telnet, HTTP, &
WWW. Network Security: Basic Security Model and its component, Security parameters,
Basic understanding of Cryptography, Introduction to Encryption and Decryption.

TOTAL: 42 PERIODS

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Behrouz A. Forouzan, Data Communication and Networking”, 3rd edition, TMH, 2004
2. A. S. Tanenbaum, Computer Networks, 4th Ed, Pearson India
REFERENCES:
 1. W. Stallings, Data and Computer Communication, Macmillan Press
2. J. F. Kurose and K. W. Ross, Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach, 3rd Ed, Pearson
India, 2005
3. L. Peterson and B. S. Davie, Computer Networks: A Systems Approach, 4th Ed, Elsevier India,
4. S. Keshav, An Engineering Approach to Computer Networking, 1st Ed, Pearson India, 1999.
5. William Stallings, “Cryptography and Network Security”, 3rd Edition, Prentice Hall, 2003

CO’s-PO’s & PSO’s MAPPING

CO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12 PSO1 PSO2
1 3 1 - 2 2 - - - - - - 2 1 -
2 1 2 1 1 - - - - - - - 1 -
3 2 2 2 3 1 - - 2 - - - 2 1 1
4 2 1 1 1 2 - - - - - - - 1 2
5 2 2 1 3 - - - - - - - 2 1 2
AVG. 2 2 1 2 1 - - <1 - - - 1 1 1
1 - low, 2 - medium, 3 - high, ‘-' - no correlation