Computer Networks - Syllabus
Embark on a profound academic exploration as you delve into the Computer Networks course () within the distinguished Tribhuvan university's CSIT department. Aligned with the 2065 Syllabus, this course (CSC-301) seamlessly merges theoretical frameworks with practical sessions, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the subject. Rigorous assessment based on a 60+20+20 marks system, coupled with a challenging passing threshold of , propels students to strive for excellence, fostering a deeper grasp of the course content.
This 3 credit-hour journey unfolds as a holistic learning experience, bridging theory and application. Beyond theoretical comprehension, students actively engage in practical sessions, acquiring valuable skills for real-world scenarios. Immerse yourself in this well-structured course, where each element, from the course description to interactive sessions, is meticulously crafted to shape a well-rounded and insightful academic experience.
Units
1.1 Computer Network: Introduction to networking, computer network, Internet, the network edge: end system, clients, server, connection oriented and connectionless service, network core, network access and physical media, ISPs and back bone.
1.2 Protocol Layers: Introduction, layered architecture, The Internet protocol stack, network entities and layers.
1.3 Application Layer: Introduction, principles of application layer protocols, the web and HTTP, file transfer, Domain Name Service [DNS]: Working of DNS, DNS records, DNS messages.
1.4 Transport Layer : Introduction, relationship between transport layer and network layer, transport layer in the Internet, multiplexing and demultiplexing, connectionless transport, reliable data transfer: Building a reliable data transfer protocol, pipelined reliable data transfer protocol, Go-Back-N ( GBN ), selective repeat ( SR ), connection oriented transport : TCP , TCP connection, TCP segment structure, time estimation and time out, flow control, Principle of congestion control: The causes and costs of congestion, approaches to congestion control.
1.5 Network Layer : Introduction, network service model, datagrams and virtual circuit service, routing principles: A link state routing algorithm, the distance vector routing algorithm, hierarchical routing, The Internet protocol ( IP ): IPV4 addressing, datagram format, IP datagram fragmentation, Internet Control Message Protocol [ ICMP], Network address translator, routing in the Internet, IPV6, Multicasting routing.
Unit 2
2.1 Link Layer and Local Area Networks: Introduction, Data link layer: the services provided by the link layer, error detection and error correction techniques, multiple access protocols, LAN addresses and Address Resolution Protocol, Ethernet, Wireless Links: IEEE 802.11b, Bluetooth, point to point protocol (PPP), Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM), frame relay.
2.2 Multimedia Networking: Introduction, multimedia networking application, streaming audio and video.
2.3 Network Management: Introduction, The infrastructure for network management.