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In the present day scenario, the backbone of all the enterprises is communication and networking. Networking applications such as the internet and World Wide Web have exploded into the business world. Integration of Voice and Data communication is moving rapidly.

The objective of this course is to introduce data communications and computer networking concepts (standards, protocols and technologies) by taking practical approach. The goal is to combine the technical and managerial challenges in supporting electronic commerce, virtual teams, intranets, extranets, remote access, Voice Over IP, internetworking over wide area network (WAN) technologies and effectively manage these complex networks.

Instructor Information

Instructor Name: Umesh H Rao

Email: umesh@ximb.ac.in

Phone:

Office Location: Room 510(New Academic Block)

Office Hours: M-F 3:00-4:00PM

Course Content

1. Introduction to Communication Networks – Voice Networks, Data Networks, Integration of Voice, Video and Data
2. Standards and Protocols
3. Transmission Media and Technologies
4. Networking Technologies – LAN, MAN and WAN, Backbone Networks
5. Internet and Basic internet Architecture
6. Network Security
7. Wireless Networks
8. Network Designing, Costing and Management

Reference

1. Business Data Communications and Networking, Jerry FitzGerald, Alan Dennis, John Wiely Publications (ISBN: 81-265-1340-3/978-81-265-1340-6)
2. Business Data Communications and Networking, Shelly, Cashman, Serwtka, Thomson Publishing,
(ISBN: 81-315-0322-1)

Course Schedule:

Schedule	Topics Covered	Assinments/Case Study
Week 1	Course Structure, Introduction to DCN	Class Exercise 1
Week 2	Introduction to DCN, Protocols and Standards	Class Exercise 2
Week 3	Application Layer	Class Exercise 3
Week 4	Transport Layer	Class Exercise 4
Week 5	Network Layer	Class Exercise - 5 Lab Exercise – 1
Week 6	Network Layer/Data Link Layer	Lab Exercise – 2
Week 7	Data Link Layer	Lab exercise – 3
Week 8	Transmission Technology	Quiz 1
Week 9	Local Area Network	1. Class Exercise 2. Lab Tour 3. BCS Case Study
Week 10	Wireless LAN	Lab Exercise – 4
Week 11	WAN and Backbone	Class Exercise
Week 12	internet, VPN, VOIP	Case Study Discussion
Week 13	Network Security	Quiz 2
Week 14	Network Management	Case Study Discussion
Week 15	Network Design	Case Study Discussion

Course Grading

Course grades will be based on the following distribution evaluation:

Class Participation	20%
Quiz 1	20%
Quiz 2	20%
Final Exam	40%

CLASS POLICY:

Integrity is the foundation for learning. It is strongly recommended that the work on your assignments should be your own. You are free to discuss, collaborate and use reference materials such as books and internet. Make sure you cite an author; different websites for ideas incorporated in projects/assignments. Cutting and pasting paragraphs from different websites is strictly not allowed. Plagiarism is a form of dishonesty and if found, actions will be taken as per XIMB policies.

Mobile Phone Usage: You are required to have your mobile phones turned off during the class. Unless you are waiting for a personal emergency call and you have informed me before the class starts.

Make up exams are given only in case of genuine reasons.

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