B23-CAP-503 Network Infrastructure and Data Communication Technologies
Part A – Introduction | |||
Subject | BCA | ||
Semester | V | ||
Name of the Course | Network Infrastructure and Data Communication Technologies | ||
Course Code | B23-CAP-503 | ||
Course Type: (CC/MCC/MDC/CC-
M/DSEC/VOC/DSE/PC/AEC/ VAC) |
CC-C5 | ||
Level of the course (As per Annexure-I | 300-399 | ||
Pre-requisite for the course (if any) | Basic Knowledge of computer | ||
Course Learning Outcomes(CLO): | After completing this course, the learner will be able to:
1. Understand the basic concepts and principles of computer networks. 2. Describe the analog and digital communication concepts. 3. Evaluate different data link layer designs and LAN technologies. 4. Analyze the various routing algorithms and know about the application layer.
5*. Use networking infrastructure and its applications. |
||
Credits | Theory | Practical | Total |
3 | 1 | 4 | |
Contact Hours | 3 | 2 | 5 |
Max. Marks:100(70(T)+30(P))
Internal Assessment Marks:30(20(T)+10(P)) End Term Exam Marks: 70(50(T)+20(P)) |
Time: 3 Hrs.(T), 3Hrs.(P) | ||
Instructions for Paper-Setter
The examiner will set a total of nine questions. Out of which first question will be compulsory. Remaining eight questions will be set from four unit selecting two questions from each unit. The examination will be of three-hour duration. All questions will carry equal marks. The first question will comprise short answer-type questions covering the entire syllabus. The candidate must attempt five questions in all, selecting one question from each unit. The first question will be compulsory. The practicum will be evaluated by an external and an internal examiner. The examination will be of three-hour duration. |
Part B- Contents of the Course | ||
Unit | Topics | Contact Hours |
I | Introduction to Data Communication and Computer Networks; Uses of Computer Networks; Types of Computer Networks and their Topologies; Network Hardware Components: Connectors, Transceivers, Repeaters, Hubs, Network Interface Cards and PC Cards, Bridges, Switches, Routers, Gateways;
Network Software: Network Design issues and Protocols; Connection- Oriented and Connectionless Services; OSI Reference Model; TCP/IP Model |
11 |
II | Analog and Digital Communications Concepts: Analog and Digital data and signals; Bandwidth and Data Rate, Capacity, Baud Rate; Guided and Wireless Transmission Media; Communication Satellites; Switching and
Multiplexing; Modems and modulation techniques |
11 |
III | Data Link Layer Design issues; Error Detection and Correction methods; Sliding Window Protocols: One-bit, Go Back N, and Selective Repeat; Media Access Control: ALOHA, Slotted ALOHA, CSMA, Collision free protocols;
Introduction to LAN technologies: Ethernet, Switched Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet; Token Ring; Introduction to Wireless LANs and Bluetooth; |
11 |
IV | Routing Algorithms: Flooding, Shortest Path Routing, Distance Vector Routing; Link State Routing, Hierarchical Routing; Congestion Control; Traffic shaping; Choke packets; Load shedding;
Application Layer: Introduction to DNS, E-Mail, and WWW services; Network Security Issues: Security attacks; Encryption methods; Firewalls; Digital Signatures; |
12 |
V* | The following activities be carried out/ discussed in the labduring the semester.
Programming Lab: · Experiment Study of different types of Network cables and Practically implement the cross-wired cable and straight-through cable using a clamping tool. · Study of Network Devices in Detail. · Study of network IP. · Connect the computers to the Local Area Network. · Performing an Initial Switch Configuration Performing an Initial Router Configuration · To study about components and specifications of Laptops and Desktop. · Familiarization with networking components and devices LAN adapter, Hub, Switches, Routers, etc. · Familiarization with Transmission media and tools: Co-axial cable, UTP cable, Crimping tool, Connectors, etc. · Introduction to various interior and exterior routing protocols. · Study of various LAN topologies and their creation using network devices, cables, and Computer. · Configuration of TCP/IP protocols in Window/LINUX. |
30 |
Suggested Evaluation Methods | |
Internal Assessment:
➢ Theory · Class Participation: 5 · Seminar/presentation/assignment/quiz/class test etc.: 5 · Mid-Term Exam: 10 ➢ Practicum · Class Participation: NA · Seminar/Demonstration/Viva-voce/Lab records etc.: 10 · Mid-Term Exam: NA |
End Term Examination: A three-
hour exam for both theory and practicum. End Term Exam Marks: 70(50(T)+2 0(P)) |
Part C-Learning Resources | |
Recommended Books/e-resources/LMS:
· Andrew S. Tanenbaum, “Computer Networks”, Pearson Education. · Michael A. Gallo, William M. Hancock, “Computer Communications and Networking Technologies”, CENGAGE Learning. · Behrouz A Forouzan, “Data Communications and Networking”, McGraw Hill. |