Rajalakshmi Engineering College
Rajalakshmi Engineering College
Rajalakshmi Engineering College
LESSON PLAN
Aim:
To introduce the concepts, terminologies and technologies used in modern days data
communication and computer networking.
Objectives:
• To understand the concepts of data communications.
• To study the functions of different layers.
• To introduce IEEE standards employed in computer networking.
• To make the students to get familiarized with different protocols and network components.
Text Book(s):
1. Behrouz A. Forouzan, “Data communication and Networking”, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2004.
Reference Book(s):
1. James F. Kurose and Keith W. Ross, “Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach
Featuring the Internet”, Pearson Education, 2003.
2. Larry L.Peterson and Peter S. Davie, “Computer Networks”, Harcourt Asia Pvt. Ltd., Second
Edition.
3. Andrew S. Tanenbaum, “Computer Networks”, PHI, Fourth Edition, 2003.