Computer Communications
Layered network architectures, TCP/IP suite, circuit switching, packet switching. Physical media, data transmission, multiplexing. Data link controls, MAC protocols, random access, polling, IEEE 802 standards. Bridges, switched Ethernet, VLANs. Routing algorithms, Internet routing protocols, datagram networks, virtual circuit networks. Transport protocols.
2020
Topics
- Communication networks and services
- Telephone networks and computer networks
- Types of delay, protocols, services, and layering
- OSI model and TCP/IP architecture
- Physical media, multiplexing, access networks
- Data link controls, error detection, PPP
- LAN protocols, Ethernet, WiFi
- Bridges, Switches
- VLAN and data center networks
- Network layer, datagram vs. virtual circuit networks, MPLS
Prerequisites & course information
Also listed as SYSC 3512 . Precludes additional credit for COMP 3203 . Prerequisite(s): ECOR 2050 or SYSC 2510 or STAT 2605 or STAT 3502 (may be taken concurrently), and third year standing in Biomedical and Electrical, Electrical, Communications, Computer Systems, Software, or Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering. Lectures three hours a week, laboratory three hours alternate weeks.