CMSC 137: Data Communicatons and Networking (Second Sem 2021-2022)

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Catalog Description

Course Number and Section	CMSC 137
Course Title	Data Communications and Networking
Description	Basic principles of data communications; design issues and protocols in the layers of data network; networks for various applications.
Prerequisites	CMSC 125
Credit	3 units

Aim

The aim of this course is to introduce students to data communications and networking concepts.

Objectives

At the end of this course the student should be able to:

explain how data is transmitted over communication channels;
identify and describe the different layers of the OSI reference model and TCP/IP protocol suite, including the protocols available for each layer;
describe how different architectures of Local Area Networks and Internetworks operate, together with the services they provide;
protect and secure data in networked environments;
develop network-enabled applications using a high-level programming language;and
perform basic network administration.

Topics (based on ACM's 2013 Curriculum Guidelines)

NC/Introduction
NC/Networked Applications
NC/Reliable Data Delivery
NC/Routing and Forwarding
NC/Local Area Networks
NC/Resource Allocation
NC/Mobility

Evaluation/Grading(Tentative)

(A) Problem Sets	40%
(B) Laboratory Exercises	40%
(C) Final Exam (required)	20%
Final Grade	A+B+C=100%

Passing grade is 55%. No grade of 4.0 will be given. Grading scale is shown below.

0.00	54.99	5.0
55.00	59.99	3.0
60.00	64.99	2.75
65.00	69.99	2.5
70.00	74.99	2.25
75.00	79.99	2.0
80.00	84.99	0.75
85.00	89.99	1.5
90.00	94.99	1.25
95.00	100	1.0

Attendance Policy

University policy on attendance will apply.

Collaboration Policy

Honor Code

Properly acknowledge help received.
No looking at solutions/programs from previous years.
No sharing of code with other students.
Be ready to explain your code.

Google Classroom: TBA

Name	Role	Email
Joseph Anthony C. Hermocilla	Lecture/Laboratory Instructor	jchermocilla@up.edu.ph
Marie Betel B. de Robles	Laboratory Instructor	mbderobles2@up.edu.ph
Fermin Roberto G. Lapitan	Laboratory Instructor	fglapitan@up.edu.ph

Schedule

Week	Lecture Topics	Learning Materials	Laboratory
1	Data Communications and Computer Networks Overview	Data Communication Systems The Internet TCP/IP Protocol Suite OSI Reference Model	Cabling and Wiring
2	Physical Layer	Signals Performance Digital Transmission(Part 1, Part 2) Analog Transmission	Configuring a Linux Box for TCP/IP
3	Physical Layer	Bandwidth Utilization Transmission Media Switching	Packet Analysis
4	Data Link Layer	Error Detection and Correction Data Link Control HDLC and PPP	SSH and GPG
5	Data Link Layer	Media Access Control Wired LAN: Ethernet Wireless LAN	Socket Programming
6	Network Layer	Addressing(Part 1,Part 2) The Internet Protocol (IP) IP Support Protocols	Subnet Calculations
7	Network Layer, Transport Layer	Routing Trasport Layer Protocols(Part 1, Part 2)	IP Routing
8	Application Layer	Domain Name System (DNS) Electronic Mail (SMTP/POP/IMAP)	DNS and BIND9

Resources

Textbook

[FOR]: Forouzan, B.A.2013.Data Communications and Networking, 5th Ed.McGraw-Hill, New York

Supplementary Textbooks

Tanenbaum, A. 2003. Computer Networks, 4th Ed. Prentice Hall, Singapore.
Kurose, J.F. and Ross, K.W. 2004. Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach Featuring the InternetAddison-Wesley.
Peterson, L.L and Davie, B.S., A. 2003. Computer Networks: A Systems Approach, 3rd. Ed. Elsevier Science, USA.
Peter L. Dordal An Introduction to Computer Networks.
Computer Networking: Principles, Protocols, and Practice, 3rd Ed.
Computer Networks: A Systems Approach

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