BLG 337E - Principles of Computer Communications

Course Objectives

1. To teach basics of computer communication concepts.
2. To analyze and discuss principles of computer networking using Shannon diagram.
3.To analyze the layered architecture of computer networks.
3. To teach the principles of physical layer with wired and wireless technologies.
4. To teach the principles of data link layer.

Course Description

Introduction to computer communications and basic communications concepts. Shannon diagram, communication principle using source-channel-destination nodes. Data communications and entropy. Introduction to International Standards Organization Open SystemInterconnection (ISO-OSI) reference model, design issues and protocolsin the physical layer, data link layer and network layer, architectures and control algorithms, standards in network access protocols and models of network interconnection.