DATA COMMUNICATION and COMPUTER NETWORKS

AIM

Data communications and networking is a subject that involves many concepts, protocols, and technologies in today's modern computer networks. This course aims to teach student the principles and protocols of computer networks in a structured manner with hands-on Ethereal lab applications, which are organized around the "top down layers" of a network architecture. The course also aims to show relationships between OSI layers and how each layer addresses a subset of requirements of a computer networks.

CONTENT

This course contains; Computer Networks and Internet,Application Layer -Part 1 (Principles, The Web and HTTP, FTP, SMTP),Application Layer -Part 2 (DNS, P2P, Socket Programming with TCP and UDP),Ethereal Lab 1: Application Layer,Transport Layer- Part 1 (Services, Multiplexing-Demultiplexing, UDP),Transport Layer- Part 2 (Reliable Data Transfer, TCP, Congestion Control) ,Ethereal Lab 2: Transport Layer,Midterm,Network Layer-Part 1 (VC-Datagram Networks, Router, Teh Internet Protocol (IP)),Network Layer-Part 2 (Routing Algorithms,RIP,OSPF,BGP,Broadcast-Multicast Routing),Ethereal Lab 3: Network Layer,Link Layer -Part 1(Error Detection-Correction, Multiple Access, Link-Layer Addressing),Link Layer -Part 2 (Ethernet, Link Layer Switches, PPP, ATM, MPLS),Wireless and Mobile Networks(Wireless Links, 802.11 WLAN, Overview of Cellular Standards).

1. 1

   1. Explain the concepts of OSI layering, networking, internet, ISP

   Taught by: Experimental Technique, Brainstorming Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework

2. 2

   2. Learn and analyze application layer protocols

   Taught by: Experimental Technique, Brainstorming Technique, Inquiry-Based Learning, Experiential Learning, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Oral Exam, Homework, Project Task

3. 3

   3. Learn and analyze transport layer protocols

   Taught by: Experimental Technique, Brainstorming Technique, Inquiry-Based Learning, Experiential Learning, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Oral Exam, Homework

4. 4

   4. Explain the concepts of IP addressing, subnet, routing, and routing algorithms.

   Taught by: Experimental Technique, Inquiry-Based Learning, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework, Project Task

5. 5

   5. explain the concept of MAC addressing, and learn and analyze link layer protocols.

   Taught by: Experimental Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam

6. 6

   6. Explain Wireless Medium Access Protocols.

   Taught by: Experimental Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam

WEEKLY PLAN

1. WEEK 1

   Computer Networks and Internet

   Preparation: Textbook Chapter 1

2. WEEK 2

   Application Layer -Part 1 (Principles, The Web and HTTP, FTP, SMTP)

   Preparation: Textbook Chapter 2

3. WEEK 3

   Application Layer -Part 2 (DNS, P2P, Socket Programming with TCP and UDP)

   Preparation: Textbook Chapter 2

4. WEEK 4

   Ethereal Lab 1: Application Layer

   Preparation: Textbook Chapter 2

5. WEEK 5

   Transport Layer- Part 1 (Services, Multiplexing-Demultiplexing, UDP)

   Preparation: Textbook Chapter 3

6. WEEK 6

   Transport Layer- Part 2 (Reliable Data Transfer, TCP, Congestion Control)

   Preparation: Textbook Chapter 3

7. WEEK 7

   Ethereal Lab 2: Transport Layer

   Preparation: Textbook Chapter 3

8. WEEK 8

   Midterm

   Preparation: Textbook Chapter 1, 2, 3

9. WEEK 9

   Network Layer-Part 1 (VC-Datagram Networks, Router, Teh Internet Protocol (IP))

   Preparation: Textbook Chapters 4

10. WEEK 10

    Network Layer-Part 2 (Routing Algorithms,RIP,OSPF,BGP,Broadcast-Multicast Routing)

    Preparation: Textbook Chapter 4

11. WEEK 11

    Ethereal Lab 3: Network Layer

    Preparation: Textbook Chapter 4

12. WEEK 12

    Link Layer -Part 1(Error Detection-Correction, Multiple Access, Link-Layer Addressing)

    Preparation: Textbook Chapter 5

13. WEEK 13

    Link Layer -Part 2 (Ethernet, Link Layer Switches, PPP, ATM, MPLS)

    Preparation: Textbook Chapter 5

14. WEEK 14

    Wireless and Mobile Networks(Wireless Links, 802.11 WLAN, Overview of Cellular Standards)

    Preparation: Textbook Chapter 6

ASSESSMENT

• Rate of Midterm Exam to Success30%
• Rate of Final Exam to Success70%

WORKLOAD

READING

• Computer Networking: A Top Down Approach, James Kurose and Keith Ross, 7th Ed., ISBN-13: 978-0133594140, Pearson.
• various handouts

TEACHING STAFF

• Assist.Prof. Mustafa TÜRKBOYLARICOORDINATOR
• Assist.Prof. Mustafa TÜRKBOYLARI