CSC305

Course Description

This course provides an introduction to modern data communications and computer networks from the physical to the transport layers. The course will present data communications fundamentals and computer networking methods, using the ISO 7-layer reference model to organize the study. Attention will be focused on the protocols of the physical, data link control, network, and transport layers, for local and wide area networks. The course examines in detail analog and digital signaling, analog and digital conversions, network protocols & topologies, and error detection & correction. It also discusses well known standards such as Ethernet, DSL, Frame Relay, ATM, and TCP/IP. Topics on wireless communications will be covered as well.

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