University of Texas at Dallas

Erik Jonnson School of Engineering and Computer Science

EE6340: Introduction to Telecommunications Networks

Instructor: Dr. Marco Tacca

Office: ECSN 3.522; Phone: 972 883 6239; e-mail:

Office hours: MW 2.00PM to 3.00PM. Appointment upon request

Textbook:

·  D. Bertsekas and R. Gallager, “Data Networks”, Prentice Hall (2nd Edition), 1992, ISBN 0-13-200916-1

Other material:

·  Notes and papers will be provided as necessary

Course Objective:

This course presents some of the basic concepts and applications of data networks. The course will:

  1. Define and compare circuit, message, and packet switching techniques
  2. Present the hierarchy of the ISO-OSI layers, with emphasis on two layers: the Data Link Control (DLC) layer (coding, error detection, retransmission strategies, framing, multi-access protocols, e.g., Aloha, Slotted Aloha, CSMA, CSMA/CD), and the Network layer (routing, broadcasting, multicasting, flow control schemes).

Concept/Tools to be acquired in the course:

·  Basic concepts and terminology for telecommunications networks

·  The layered network architecture – the ISO-OSI reference model

·  Point-to-point protocols and links – ARQ strategies

·  Multi-access protocols – Aloha, Slotted Aloha, CSMA, CSMA/CD

·  Routing in data networks

·  Flow control schemes

·  Standards – ATM, SONET/SDH, X.25, TCP/IP, WDM or optical layer

·  Delay models in data networks

·  Simulation tools for performance evaluation of protocols and algorithms.

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of probability theory. Co-requisite EE6349, Random Processes.

Exam/Homework:

Each student will have to pass two written exams: the first exam covers the topics discussed during the first half of the course and will be given after the 14th lecture. The second exam covers the remaining topics and will be given on Wednesday, April 30 2003 at 5PM.

Homework will be given to test students’ knowledge and understanding of the covered topics prior to each written exam. Homework and written exams must be individually done by each student without collaboration with others.

Grading Policy:

The final grade will be determined using the following criteria:

·  Midterm: 45%

·  Final: 45%

·  Homework 10%