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University of Florida

EEL 4595 - Data and Computer Communications

 

Catalog Description: (3 cr) Intro to the principles and practice of computer networking, emphasizing data communication and the lower layers of the OSI and TCP/IP protocol architectures.

Prerequisites: Digital Logic and Computer Systems, Communications Systems and Components, Programming

Textbook: Data and Computer Communications, 7th Edition. W. Stallings (2003)

Course Objective: To provide a senior-level introduction to the principles and practice of data and computer communications.

Professional Component: 3 credits of Engineering Science

Relationship to Outcomes:  (To view how the outcomes of this course fit in with the curriculum, click here) 

  • EE2 - knowledge of mathematics, basic and engineering sciences necessary to analyze and design complex systems
  • a - an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
  • e - an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
  • k - an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

Class Schedule:  3 classes per week of 50 minutes each

Topics:

  • OSI and TCP/IP protocol architectures
  • Physical layer: Data transmission (signals, noise, Fourier representation); Physical media (copper wire, fiber, wireless); Analog and digital transmission (encoding, modulation, SNR); Multiplexing and switching (crossbar, TDM, STM, ATM)
  • Data link layer: Framing and Synchronization (bit, character stuffing); Error detection and correction (bit errors, parity checks); Coding (cyclic redundancy check, shift registers); Error control techniques (ATM, HDLC); Flow control protocols (Stop & Wait, Sliding Window); Automatic Repeat reQuest (ARQ) protocols
  • Medium access control layer:  Local area network topologies; Medium access protocols; Local area networks (Ethernet, IEEE 802.x standards)
  • Network layer: Network layer switching (packet, circuit, virtual circuit); Internetworking (Internet Protocol, fragmentation, subnets)

Course Committee:  Dr. McNair, Chair, Dr. Fang, Dr. George

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2005