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The Department of Computing
COMP3192
Course Title:
Implementation of Computer Networks
Credits:
3
Educational Level:
III
Semester offered:
II
Core Course:
yes
Syllabus:
Direct Link Networks:
Encoding; Framing; Error Detection; Reliable Transmission; SONET; FDDI; Network Adapters; Ethernet; 802.11 Wireless Networks.
Packet and Cell Switching:
Concepts; ATM; Switching Hardware; Bridges & Extended LANs.
Internetworking:
Internetworking Concepts; Global Internet; IPv6; Internet Multicast; Domain Name Services.
End-to-End Protocols:
Concepts; UDP; TCP; APIs and Sockets; RPCs Performance.
End-to-End Data:
Presentation Formatting; Data Compression; Security.
Congestion Control:
Issues; Queuing Disciplines; TCP Congestion Control; Congestion Avoidance.
High-Speed Networking:
Performance Issues; Advanced Services; Experiences.
Voice Over IP:
Overview; Peer to Peer calling; Call Managers; Call Signalling; PBX and Call Attendant Functionality.
Routing Protocols:
IGPs and EGPs; Overview of RIP and OSPF; Introduction to BGP.
Course Assessment:
Final Written Examination (2 hours) 40%
Coursework: 60%
In-course Examination (1 hour) 10%
13 Quizzes (equally weighted) 15%
13 Laboratory Reports 20%
Weekly Participation 15%
Course Prerequisites:
COMP3191 - Principles of Computer Networking.
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