INSTITUTE OF AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING

Dundigal, Hyderabad - 500 043

ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING

COURSE DESCRIPTION FORM
Course Title
Course Code
Regulation
Course Structure

COMPUTER NETWORKS
57037
R09- JNTUH
Lectures
Tutorials
5
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Mr. P. Ravinder, Assistant Professor
Mr. E. Sunil Reddy, Assistant Professor

Course Coordinator
Team of Instructors

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Practicals
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Credits
4

COURSE OVERVIEW:

This is an introductory course on computer networking, specifically the Internet. It focuses on explaining how
the Internet works, ranging from how bits are modulated on wires and in wireless to application-level protocols
like Bit-Torrent and HTTP. It also explains the principles of how to design networks and network protocols.
Students gain experience reading and understanding RFCs (Internet protocol specifications) as statements of
what a system should do. The course grounds many of the concepts in current practice and recent developments,
such as net neutrality and DNS security.
II.

PREREQUISITES:

Level
UG
III.

Credits
4

Periods/Week
5

Prerequisites
Bits and Bytes, Simple Mathematics

COURSE ASSESSMENT METHODS:

a) Marks Distribution
Session Marks

There shall be 2 midterm examinations. Each midterm examination consists

of subjective type and Objective type tests.
The subjective test is for 10 marks, with duration of 1 hour.
Subjective test of each semester shall contain 4 questions; the student
has to answer 2 questions, each carrying 5 marks.
The objective type test is for 10 marks with duration of 20 minutes. It
consists of 10 Multiple choice and 10 objective type questions, the student
has to answer all the questions and each carries half mark. First midterm
examination shall be conducted for the first four units of syllabus and
second midterm examination shall be conducted for the remaining four
units. Five marks are given for assignments. There shall be two assignments
in every theory course. Marks shall be awarded considering the average of
two assignments in each course

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EVALUATION SCHEME:

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University End
Exam Marks

Total
Marks

75

100

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Duration
80 Minutes
80 Minutes
3 Hours

Marks
20
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20
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75

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
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Component
I Mid Examination
I Assignment
II Mid Examination
II Assignment
External Examination

Understand the fundamental various types of computer networks.

Demonstrate the TCP/IP model with merits and demerits.
Discuss the various layers of OSI model with merits and demerits.
Explain UDP and TCP models.
Understanding the modern network architectures from a design and performance
Perspective.
Examine the general idea on protocols, standards networking models.

COURSE OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Understand the basics of Computer Networks and various protocols.

Understand the World Wide Web concepts.
Describe Computer Networks and the basic components of a Network system.
Apply the pieces of hardware and software to make networks more efficient, faster, more
secure, easier to use, able to transmit several simultaneous messages, and able to interconnect
with other networks.
Explain how communication works in data networks and the Internet.
Discuss the different internetworking devices and their functions.
Analyze the services and features of the various layers of data networks.
Design, calculate, and apply subnet masks and addresses to fulfil networking requirements.
Analyze the features and operations of various application layer protocols such as HTTP, DNS,
and SMTP.
Explain the different types of network topologies and protocols.

HOW PROGRAM OUTCOMES ARE ASSESSED

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Program Outcomes
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VIII.

Level

An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and

engineering Fundamentals to the conceptualization of engineering
modeling. (Fundamentals of digital communication Skills)
An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze
and interpret the data (Information retrieval skills)

An ability to design, implement and evaluate an electronics &

communication engineering based system that meets desired needs
within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental,
social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability and
sustainability . (Creative Skills)
An ability to identify, formulate and apply appropriate techniques,
resources to solve complex electronics & communication
engineering problems (Engineering problem solving skills)
An ability to use current techniques, skills and modern engineering
tools necessary to analyze electronics & communication
engineering practice in digital communication area (Analytical
Analysis Skills)
An ability to apply knowledge of contemporary issues like health,
Safety and legal which influences engineering design
(Engineering impact assessment ability)
Knowledge of contemporary issues like increased use of portable
devices viz., mobile devices, comm. towers etc. which influence
engineering design (Social awareness skills)
An ability to demonstrate understanding of professional and ethical
responsibilities (Professional integrity)
An ability to function effectively as an individual and as a member
or a leaders in multidisciplinary teams (Team skills)
An ability to communicate effectively and efficiently both in
verbal and written form (Communication skills)
An ability to engage in life-long learning and an understanding of
the need to keep current of the developments in the specific field
of practice (Continuing education awareness & Research
aptitude)
An ability to recognize the importance of professional
developments by post graduate studies or facing competitive
examinations that offer challenging and rewarding careers in
designing. (Successful Career and Immediate Employment).

SYLLABUS:

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Proficiency
assessed by
Lectures
Lectures,
Assignments,
Exams
Problem Solving
Seminars,
Exercises
Lectures,
Assignments,
Exams
Lectures,
Assignments,
Workshops

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Assessments
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Problem solving,
Mini project,
technical
seminars

UNIT-I
Introduction to networks, internet, protocols and standards, the OSI model, layers in OSI model, TCP/IP suite,
Addressing, Analog and digital signals.
UNIT-II
Physical Layer: digital transmission, multiplexing, transmission media, circuit switched networks, Datagram
networks, virtual circuit networks, switch and Telephone network.
UNIT-III
Data link layer: Introduction, Block coding, cyclic codes, checksum, framing, flow and error control, Noiseless
channels, noisy channels, HDLC, point to point protocols.
UNIT-IV
Medium Access sub layer: Random access, controlled access, channelization, IEEE standards, Ethernet, Fast
Ethernet, Giga-Bit Ethernet, wireless LANs.
UNIT-V
Connecting LANs backbone networks and virtual LANs, Wireless LANs, SONET, frame relay and ATM.
UNIT-VI
Network Layer: Logical addressing, internetworking, tunneling, address mapping, ICMP, IGMP, forwarding,
uni-cast routing protocols, multicast routing protocols.
UNIT-VII
Transport Layer: Process to process delivery, UDP and TCP protocols, SCTP, data traffic, congestion,
congestion control, QoS, integrated services, differentiated services, QoS in switched networks.
UNIT-VIII
Application Layer-Domain name space, DNS in internet, electronic mail, FTP, WWW, HTTP, SNMP, multimedia, network security
TEXT BOOKS:
1.Data Communications and Networking- BehrouzA. Forouzan, Fourth Edition TMH, 2006.
2. Computer Networks---Andrew S Tanenbaum, 4th Edition, Pearson Education.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. An Engineering Approach to Computer Networks-S.Keshav, 2nd Edition, Pearson Education.
2. Understanding communications and Networks, 3rd Edition, W.A.Shay, Cengage Learning.
3. Computer and communication Networks, Nader F.Mir, Pearson Education
4. Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach featuring the Internet, James F.Kurose, K.W.Rosss,
3rdEdition, Pearson Education.
5. Data and Computer Communications, G.S.Hura and M.Singhal, CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group.
6. Data communications and computer Networks, P.C.Gupta, PHI.

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COURSE PLAN:

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The course plan is meant as a guideline. There may probably be changes.

Lecture
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Course Learning Outcomes

Understand the basic computer
networks
Understand the World Wide Web
Discuss rules and regulations of
different protocols and standards.
Understand the Layers of OSI
Model
Understand the Layers of TCP/IP
Model
Understand various Addressing
Discuss on Analog and Digital
Signals

Topics to be covered

Reference

UNIT-I
Introduction To Networks.

T1:1.2

Internet
Protocols And Standards

T1:1.3
T1:1.4

The OSI Model, Layers In OSI

Model
TCP/IP Suite

T1:2.2,2.3

Addressing
Analog And Digital Signals

T1:2.5
T1:3.1

UNIT-II
Discuss on how to transmit digital
Digital Transmission
data through transmission media
Analyze the various multiplexing
Multiplexing
techniques
Discuss on Transmission Media
Transmission Media
Explain the various Circuit Switched Circuit Switched Networks
Networks
Understand the Datagram networks
Datagram Networks
Understand the Virtual Circuit
Virtual Circuit Networks
Networks
Discuss on Switch and Telephone
Switch And Telephone Network
Network
UNIT-III
Gain knowledge on Data Link Layer Introduction to Data link layer
Understand the Block Codes
Block Coding
Understand the Cyclic Codes
Cyclic Codes
Discuss on Checksum
Checksum
Gain knowledge on Framing
Framing
Examine the various Flow and Error Flow And Error Control
Control Techniques
Discuss on Noiseless Channels
Noiseless Channels
Gain knowledge on HDLC
HDLC
Examine the point to point protocols Point To Point Protocols
UNIT-IV
Learn the Random Access Technique Random Access
Learn the Controlled Access
Controlled Access
Learn the Channelization
Channelization
Discuss On IEEE Standards
IEEE Standards
Describe the Ethernet
Ethernet
Describe the Fast Ethernet
Fast Ethernet
Describe the Giga-Bit Ethernet
Giga-Bit Ethernet
Discuss on Wireless LANS
Wireless LANS
UNIT-V
Understand how to connect different Connecting LANS
types of LANS
Learn about Backbone Networks and Backbone Networks And Virtual
Virtual LANS
LANS
Learn how to connect Wireless
Wireless LANS
LANS
Describe SONET and its
SONET

T1:2.4

T1:4.1-4.3
T1:6.1
T1:7.1-7.2
T1:8.1
T1:8.2
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T1:8.4,9.1
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T1:11.6
T1:11.7
T1:12.1
T1:12.2
T1:12.3
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T1:13.5
T1:14.1-14.2
T1:15.1
T1:15.2,15.3
T1:16.1-16.2
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Architecture
Gain the knowledge on Frame Relay

Frame Relay

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Gain the knowledge on ATM

ATM.

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UNIT-VI
Know the concept of Logical
Logical Addressing
Addressing
Gain the knowledge on
Internetworking
Internetworking
Describe the Tunnelling and how to
Tunnelling
send the data through Tunnelling
Learn the process of converting from Address Mapping
Physical address to Logical Address
Discuss on ICMP
ICMP
Discuss on IGMP
IGMP.
Learn the concept of how to Forward Forwarding
the data
Identify the different UNI-Cast
UNI-Cast Routing Protocols
Routing Protocols and their functions
Identify the different Multi-Cast
Multicast Routing Protocols
Routing Protocols and their functions
UNIT-VII
Gain knowledge on Process To
Process To Process Delivery
Process Delivery
Describe the UDP Protocol and its
UDP Protocol
packet Format
Describe the TCP Protocol and its
TCP Protocol
packet Format
Describe the SCTP Protocol packet
SCTP, Data Traffic
Format and Data Traffic
Understand the Congestion, and
Congestion, Congestion Control
Congestion Control
Demonstrate the QOS
QOS
Discuss on Integrated and Services Integrated Services, Differentiated
Differentiated Services
Services
Learn how to use QOS in Switched
QOS In Switched Networks.
Networks
UNIT-VIII
Define name space, Domain Name
Domain name space
Space and Explain how to assign the
domain for different organisation
Learn how to use DNS in internet
DNS in internet
Discuss on Electronic Mail and FTP Electronic Mail, FTP
Protocol and Formats
Describe the WWW and formats and WWW, HTTP
HTTP Protocol
Gain the knowledge on SNMP
SNMP
Understand the Multi-Media and Multi-Media, Network Security
Explain the concept of Security and
how to provide the security for data
while travelling from point to another
point.

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T1:19.1-19.2
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MAPPING COURSE OBJECTIVES LEADING TO THE ACHIEVEMENT OF

PROGRAM OUTCOMES:
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MAPPING COURSE OUTCOMES LEADING TO THE ACHIEVEMENT OF THE

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Prepared By: Mr. P. Ravinder Assistant Professor, Mr. E. Sunil Reddy Assistant Professor
HOD, ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING

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