Computer Networks CSE306

Lecture 0
 Course details
• LTP – 3 0 0 [Three lectures & /week]

Text Book
• DATA COMMUNICATION AND NETWORKING
BY BEHROUZ FOROUZAN, MCGRAW HILL EDUCATION

Reference Book
• COMPUTER NETWORKS
BY ANDREW S. TANENBAUM, PEARSON

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 Course Orientation 

•  COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION (Higher Education)

• KNOWLEDGE ENHANCEMENT

• PLACEMENT EXAMINATION
 Course Outcomes
• CO1::define network topologies, models and functionalities of different
layers
• CO2::explain data communication, transmission media and modulation
at physical layer
• CO3::identify error handling and use of multiple access protocols in a
network.
• CO4::demonstrate the concepts of classful and classless ip addressing
scheme
• CO5::analyze various routing protocols and congestion control
mechanisms
• CO6::illustrate the services provided by transport and application layer
 Program Outcomes as specific to the course
• PO-1
• Engineering knowledge::Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering
fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering
problems.
• PO-2
• Problem analysis::Identify, formulate, research literature, and analyze complex engineering
problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural
sciences, and engineering sciences.
• PO-3
• Design/development of solutions::Design solutions for complex engineering problems and
design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate
consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental
considerations.
 Program Outcomes as specific to the course
• PO-4
• Conduct investigations of complex problems::Use research-based knowledge and
research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data,
and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.
• PO-5
• Modern tool usage::Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and
modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex
engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations
• PO-6
• The engineer and society::Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to
assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities
relevant to the professional engineering practice.
 Program Outcomes as specific to the course
• PO-7
• Environment and sustainability::Understand the impact of the professional engineering
solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need
for sustainable development.
• PO-8
• Ethics::Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and
norms of the engineering practice.
• PO-9
• Individual and team work::Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in
diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
 Program Outcomes as specific to the course
• PO-10
• Communication::Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering
community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and
design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
• PO-11
• Project management and finance::Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering,
management principles and apply the same to one’s own work, as a member or a leader in a team, manage
projects efficiently in respective disciplines and multidisciplinary environments after consideration of
economic and financial factors.
• PO-12
• Life-long learning::Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent
and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.
• PO-13
• Competitive Skills::Ability to compete in national and international technical events and building the
competitive spirit
 Course Assessment Model
• Marks break up*
• Attendance 5
• CA (Two best out of three tasks) 25
• MTE 20
• ETE 50
• Total 100
Academic Mode of Submission
Objective Detail of Academic Task Nature of Task Max Marks Allotment Week
Task Academic Task Week

The test will consist of

To evaluate the subjective questions from
conceptual and syllabus covered till lecture 14.
Test 1 technical Total 4 questions will be Individual Offline 30 3 5
understanding of the asked. Q1 and Q2 will be of 5
concepts
marks each Q3 and Q4 will be
of 10 marks each

The test will consist of

To evaluate the multiple choice questions
conceptual and
covering syllabus from lecture
Test 2 technical Individual Offline 30 9 10
understanding of the 16 to lecture 28. Total 30
concepts questions will be asked of one
mark each.

The test will consist of

To evaluate the subjective questions covering
conceptual and syllabus from lecture 20 to
Test 3 technical lecture 34. Total 4 questions Individual Offline 30 11 12
understanding of the will be asked. Q1 and Q2 will
concepts
be of 5 marks each Q3 and Q4
will be of 10 marks each
 Course Mapping : MOOCs/Industry
Certification
• Industry Certification COMPTIA NETWORK+
• MOOCs- COMPUTER NETWORKS AND INTERNET
PROTOCOL
• Industry Certification CCNA
MOOCs/Certification mapped with Academic Task(s)
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Why Study ?

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 Objective of Computer Networks
• Networking has revolutionized the way in which we work,
connect and communicate to the world.

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 What Is Networking
A computer network or data network is a
telecommunications network that allows computers to
exchange data.

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 OSI and TCP Model
Unit 1
PHYSICAL LAYER: Signal & Media

Unit 2
 DATA LINK LAYER
Unit 3

Physical Addressing
Framing
Flow Control
Error Control
NETWORK LAYER: IP Addressing

Unit 4
 Routing and Congestion Control

Unit 5

Routing Algorithms
Shortest Path
Metric
Congestion Control Algorithms
 TRANSPORT LAYER

Unit 6
 APPLICATION LAYER

Unit 6
 Types of Devices
• Laptops
• PDAs
• Cell phones
• Pagers
• Sensors
• Hub
• Switch
• Router etc

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 Challenges

• Bandwidth
• Security risks
• Wide variety terminals and devices with
different capabilities
• Fit more functionality into single, smaller
device
• QoS

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 Limitations to Computer Network

• Cyber Crime.
• Need Connectivity.
• Global Protocol acceptance. IPv4 and IPv6.
• Power Source for Mobile Devices.
• Size and Design.
• Cost.

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 Types of Network
• Wired Networks • Mobile Networks
- high bandwidth - low bandwidth
- low bandwidth variability - high bandwidth variability
- can listen on wire - hidden terminal problem
- high power machines - low power machines
- high resource machines - low resource machines
- low delay - higher delay
- connected operation - disconnected operation

-No Mobility. Mobility.

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