Schedule: Summer 1996 (Session - A)
Catalog Description:
Basics of data communication-exchange of digital information over
communication media; Basics of networks and its components: media,
topologies, access methods, and interfacing; LAN/MAN architectures and
protocols: IEEE 802.x low speed LANs, high speed networks such as FDDI and
IEEE 802.6/SMDS; Internetworking: bridges, routers, and gateways;
Design issues and selection; case studies: research and commercial
networks.
Goals:
To familiarize the students with the theoretical and practical knowledge
of local and metropolitan area networks.
Study the architectures and protocols of both low and high speed networks
(date rate > 100 Mb/s)
Brief Description
Data communication-computer networks is an area that involves the study
of communication structures, interfaces, connecting media, access control
and related topics. Local and Metropolitan Area Networks (LAN/MAN) provide
high-speed sharing of information or data and peripheral devices within a
confined geographical area.
Prerequisites:
EEL 6534 (Communication Systems I) for Graduate Students
EEL 4512 (Introduction to Communication Systems) for Undergraduate
Students or
CI (Consent of Instructor)
Prerequisites by Topic:
Basics of Data Communication
Textbooks:
- Local and Metropolitan Area Networks, Fifth Edition
William Stallings, Macmillan/Prentice-Hall, May 1996
ISBN 0-13-190737-9
References:
Supplemental materials/handouts will be provided
An extensive list of references (books and journals) will be provided in
the class to introduce recent advancements in the field and introduce
literature for the course paper reports.
Instructor:
Dr. Ravi Sankar, Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering
- Office Phone: (813) 974-4769; Office Location: ENB 368
- Fax: (813) 974-5250
- E-mail: sankar@eng.usf.edu
Class: MWF 3:00 - 5:30 pm; CIS 1046
Office Hours: TBA
Topics to be Covered:
- Introduction
Networking Concepts and Definitions
Overview of Data/Digital Communications
Switching Techniques
Network Architecture and Standards
- Topologies, Media, and Access Control
- LAN/MAN Architectures and Protocols
Traditional LANs
802.3 - CSMA/CD and Ethernet
802.4 - Token Bus
802.5 - Token Ring
High-Speed Ethernet-like LANs
100Base-T and 100VG-AnyLAN
High-Speed Networks
FDDI
Fibre Channel
802.6/DQDB/SMDS
ATM LANs
Wireless LANs
- Internetworking
Repeaters, Bridges, and Routers
- Network Management and Performance Issues
- Design Issues and Case Studies
Grading Policy:
Final Exam - 40%
Homework - 10%
Two Technical Paper Reports - 25% each
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