BITS-Pilani, Hyderabad Campus

Second Semester 2019-2020

Course Handout (Part - II)
Date: 06/01/2020
In addition to Part I (General Handout for all courses appended to the Timetable) this portion gives further
specific details regarding the course.

Course Number : EEE ECE F343

Course Title : Communication Networks
Instructor-in-charge : Subhendu Kumar Sahoo
1. Course Description:

The course initially deals with big picture of networks with discussion on evolution of network
concepts in telegraph, telephone, and computer networks. Then the layered approach of
information transmission is discussed in brief. Then some important layers are discussed in detail.
These concepts are used to understand the next generation networks.
2. Scope and Objective:

A communication network is one of the fastest growing areas today. The course introduces the
concepts and mechanisms underlying the modern telecommunication systems and networks. The
course is designed in such a way that the course is accessible to students with minmum technical
background in this area. The OSI model is used as a framework to introduce different protocols
and standards. Then each layer is covered in detail. Finally some advanced concepts related to all
layers are discussed. The course will prepare the student in the areas of telecommunication
switching systems, computer networks, and internetworking.

3. Text Books:

Behrouz A. Forouzan; Data communications and networking;TMH; 5th Edition; 2013

4. Reference Book:

R1: Behrouz A. Forouzan; Data communications and networking;TMH; 4th Edition; 2006
R2. A. Leon-Garcia and I. Widjaja: Communication Networks; TMH, 2000.
R3. W. Stallings: Data and Computer Communication; Prentice-Hall, 1997.
R4. Computer Networks: A. S. Tannenbum, D. Wetherall, Prentice Hall, Pearson 5th Ed

5. Course Plan / Schedule:

Lect. Topic Learning objective Chapter in the

No. Text Book
1. Introduction What is Communication Network? Over view of Communication 1.1, 1.4, 1.5
Network, Data representation, Direction of data flow in Communication
Network
2. Networks Network criteria, Physical structures, Physical topology, Categories of 1.2,1.3
networks, The Internet
3. Protocols and standards Protocol in terms of CN, Need of a standard, Type of standard & steps to 1.4
create a standard.
4. Network models Layering tasks, The OSI model, Detail discussion of Physical layer. 2 & R1: 2.1,2.2,2.3
5 Network models Functions of Data link layer and Network layer. 2 & R1: 2.3
6 Network models Functions of Transport, Session and Presentation layer 2 & R1 2.3
Lect. Topic Learning objective Ref. to Text
No. Book
7 Network models Function of application layer, TCP/IP protocol suit 2 & R1:2.3
 RAss. Signal forms, Digital Signals and Data and signal, Analog and digital signal, How the digital signal 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4,
transmission impariments transimission is effected by various impariments. The limiting factors of a 3.5, 3.6
Performance parameters and Data channel data rate.
rate limit of channel
8 Analog Transmission Modulation of digital data for transmitting in analog channel. 5.1
9 Telephone network for data Dial-up modems, Digital subscriber line (DSL) R1: 9.2, 9.3
transmission
10 Cable network for data transmission Technology for data transmission through cable TV network, 14.2
11 Multiplexing Need of multiplexing, Classification, FDM, WDM, Synchronous TDM 6.1, 6.2
Statistical TDM, Spread spectrum, Transmission media
RAss. Transmission media Guided and unguided media 7

12 Switching Circuit switch, Packet switch, Structure of switch, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4 &
R2- 4.4
13 DLL Introduction, Link Layer addressing 9.1, 9.2
14 Error detection Types of error, Block coding 10.1, 10.2
15 Error correction Cyclic codes, Checksum, 10.3, 10 .4
16 Error correction Forward error correction 10.5
17 Data link control Framing, Flow Control and Error Control, DLL Protocols 11.1,11.2
18 Data link control HDLC, Point to point protocol 11.3, 11.4
19 Multiple access techniques Random access, Controlled access 12.1,12.2
20 Multiple access techniques Channelization 12.3
21 Wired LAN Project 802, Standard Ethernet 13.1, 13.2
22 Wired LAN Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet 13.3, 13.4, 13.5
23 Other wired networks SONET 14.3
24 Other wired networks ATM 14.4
25 Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11(Wire less Ethernet) 15.1
26 Wireless LAN Blue tooth (Complex technology For Small wireless LAN) 15.2
RAss. Other wireless network Wimax, Celular telephony, Satellite Network 16
27 Backbone Networks and Virtual Repeaters, Bridges, Routers, Gateway Use of these devices in Backbone 17
LANs Networks and Virtual LANs
28 Introduction to Network Layer Network layer services, Packet switching, NL Performance 18.1, 18.2, 18.3
29 Network Layer IPv4 addresses, Forwarding of IP packets 18.4, 18.5
30 Network Layer Protocols Internet protocol, ICMPv4, Mobile IP 19.1, 19.2. 19.3
31 Unicast routing Least cost routing, Routing algorithms 20.1, 20.2
32 Unicast routing Unicast routing protocols 20.3
33 Multicast routing Multicasting basics 21.1, 21.2
34 Next generation IP IPv6 addressing and protocol 22.1, 22.2
35 Next generation IP The ICMPv6 protocol 22.3,
36 Next generation IP Transition from IPv4 to IPv6 22.4
37 Introduction to Transport Layer TLP, UDP 23, 24.1,
38 Introduction to Transport Layer UDP, TCP 24.2, 24.3
39 Application Layer Introduction, Client server programing 25
40 Application Layer Standard client server protocols, Networkmanagement 26, 27
41 Topics related to all layers Quality of service, Cryptography and Network Security 30, 31

5. Evaluation Scheme:

Component Duration Weightag Date and Time Remarks

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Midsem exam 1.5 hr 30% 2/3 11.00 -12.30 Closed Book

PM
Quiz 20% Regular
Assignment 5% Will beannounced Open book
in class
Comprehensive 3 hrs 45% 1/5 AN Closed Book (25%)
Open Book (20%)

Total 100%
6. Chamber Consultation Hour: To be announced in Class

7. Make-up Policy: Make-up will be given on extremely genuine grounds only. Prior
application should be made for seeking the make-up examination.

8. Notices: Notices, if any, concerning the course will be put up on CMS only.

9. Academic Honesty and Integrity Policy: Academic honesty and integrity are to be
maintained by all the students throughout the semester and no type of academic dishonesty
is acceptable.