CPE 400: Computer Communication Networks

CATALOG DATA

Computer network architecture; OSI model; network protocols; local areanetworks; communication technologies; Network performance analysis, withemphasis on hardware design issues.

COREQUISITES AND PREREQUISITES

Prerequisites: CpE 300, CS 370 and (Math 431 or CpE 260). All prerequisites must be completed with a grade of C or better. Advanced Standing required.

TEXTBOOK

Data and Computer Communications, 10th edition by William Stallings, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2013, ISBN-13: 9780133506488.

COORDINATORS

Dr. Mei Yang

INSTRUCTORS

Drs. Sharam Latifi, Emma Regentova, Mei Yang

PREREQUISITE BY TOPIC

  1. Discrete mathematics
  2. Data structure
  3. Digital system design

TOPICS

Introduction, data communications, data Networking, and the Internet (2 classes)

Protocol architecture, TCP/IP, and Internet-based applications (2 classes)

Data transmission principle and transmission media (4 classes)

Signal encoding techniques and multiplexing (4 classes)

Digital data communication techniques and data link protocols (4 classes)

Circuit switching and packet switching (2 classes)

Routing in switched networks (2 classes)

Asynchronous transfer mode (2 classes)

Congestion control in data networks (2 classes)

Local area networks and high-speed LAN (4 classes)

COURSE OUTCOMES

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Analyze OSI model and TCP/IP protocol architecture using network analysis tools (a, b, e, f, g, h, k)[1,2].
  2. Analyze the performance of different transmission media, signal encoding and multiplexing schemes. (a, e, g, k)[1,2].
  3. Design and analyze circuit/packet switching and asynchronous transfer mode protocols (a, b, e, g, k)[1,2].
  4. Design and analyze routing algorithms for data communication networks (a, e, g, k)[1,2].
  5. Analyze congestion in wide area networks (a, e, g, k)[1,2].
  6. Analyze protocol architecture of local area networks and Ethernet protocols (a, e, g, k) [1, 2].
  7. Understand how Internet protocols work(a, e, g, k) [1,2].

ABET COURSE OUTCOMES

(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data

(c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability

(d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams

(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

(g) an ability to communicate effectively

(h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context

(i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning

(j) a knowledge of contemporary issues

(k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

COMPUTER USAGE

Students use network/protocol simulators and analysis tools for protocol stack and packet format analysis.

GRADING

Homework assignments, network performance and analysis project, exams.

COURSE PREPARER AND DATE OF PREPARATION

Dr. Mei Yang, 2/14/2018