15EC44T: Data Communication and Computer Networks Electronics 4th Sem Syllabus for Diploma DTE Karnataka C15 Scheme

Data Communication and Computer Networks detail DTE Kar Diploma syllabus for Electronics And Communication Engineering (EC), C15 scheme is extracted from DTE Karnataka official website and presented for diploma students. The course code (15EC44T), and for exam duration, Teaching Hr/week, Practical Hr/week, Total Marks, internal marks, theory marks, duration and credits do visit complete sem subjects post given below. The syllabus PDFs can be downloaded from official website.

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Pre-requisites:

Basics concepts of communication, digital electronics and computers.

Course Objectives:

1. To understand the basic concepts of data communication, layered model, protocols and interworking between computer networks and switching components in telecommunication systems.
2. Discuss the nature, uses and implications of internet technology.
3. To understand the functioning of Frame Relay, ATM.
4. An overview of security issues related to data communication in networks.

Course Outcomes:

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Unit-1: Introduction to data communication and networks 7 Hours

Data communication-data representation, data flow, components. Definition of node, link, branch, network, network criteria. Physical structures-types of connection, working of different network topologies, network configuration and their advantages, concepts and comparison of LAN, MAN, WAN. Switching – concepts of circuit switching, packet switching & message switching and their applications.

Unit-2: Networking protocols and OSI model 7 Hours

Protocol layering-Scenarios, principles. Logical connection-connection oriented and connection less. Protocols in computer communications, OSI reference model – functions of all layers. Data link control- concept of framing, flow control and error control.MAC protocol- addressing mechanism. Concept of encapsulation and decapsulation.

Unit-3: Computer Networks 11 Hours

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Unit-4: TCP/IP 11 Hours

TCP/IP-Model, protocols layers, INTERNET Address, logical address, Physical address, UDP/IP Datagram Format, classes of IP address, Dotted Decimal notation of IP address, basics of IPv4 and IPv6,simple problems on addressing. Address mapping -static mapping, dynamic mapping. ARP- need, methods, need of RARP and ICMP. Definition of fragmentation and reassembly. Features of TCP, relationship between TCP and IP.

Unit-5: Communication protocols 8 Hours

Concepts of Ports and Sockets. Domain Name System (DNS) -name system, name space, working of DNS server. Email- architecture, protocols, advantages of IMAP. Basics of FTP, FTP Connections – Control and Data transfer Connection. Frame relay- Need, Working of frame relay, ATM- Architecture, characteristics.

Unit-6: Internet devices and protocols 8 Hours

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Reference Books:

1. Data Communications and Networks- 2nd edition -Achyut S Godbole- and Atul Kahate Tata McGraw-Hill
2. Data Communications & Networking – 5th Edition- B A Forouzan- Tata McGraw-Hill.
3. Computer Networks- 4th Edition- Andrew S Tanenbaum- Pearson-Prentice Hall
4. Computer Networking – James F. Kurose & Keith W. Ross- PEARSON
5. Computer Communications and Networking Technologies – Michael A. Gallo & William M. Hancock- BROOKS&COLE
6. Computer Networks and Internets -Douglas E. Comer- PEARSON.
7. Data and Computer Communications- Eighth Edition- William Stallings- Pearson Education.
8. Refer the course contents at NPTEL website of IIT Khargapur of course- Communication Networks and Switching.
9. Network Security Bible, 2nd edition, Eric Cole, Wiley Publishers.
10. Data communication and networks -James Irvine and David Harley- Publishers: Wiley India.

Course Delivery:

The course will be delivered through lectures, presentations and support of modern tools. Activities are off-class.

Student Activity (5 marks)

The following student activities or similar activities can be assigned for assessing CIE/IA marks

1. Prepare a report on the Components of Network used in Computer Lab or browsing centre or cellular network stations.
2. Prepare a report on ISDN or web applications.
3. Make a hand-written report on applications on internet devices that are observed in your surroundings.
4. Prepare a report on various standards organization of data communication and networking.

Execution Mode

1. Maximum of 4 students in each batch and one activity per batch.
2. All the above activities need to be distributed evenly to the students.
3. Write qualitative report of 4-6 pages; one report per batch.
4. Activities can be carried out off-class; demonstrations/presentations can be in lab sessions.
5. Teacher is expected to observe and record the progress of students’ activities
6. Assessment shall be made based on quality of activity in accordance with the table

Model Question Paper:

for CIE

1. Define network. explain the parameters to meet network criteria
2. List the characteristics that data communication system depends upon.
3. Discuss the principles of protocol layering.
4. Explain different layers and their roles in protocols of computer communication.

Model Question Paper:

Part A

1. Name the basic network topologies and cite an advantage of each type.
2. Explain MAC addressing mechanism
3. Show how the address 47:20:1B:2E:08:EE is sent out online.
4. List the features of wireless LANs?
5. Define mapping. Explain static mapping and dynamic mapping. (5)
6. Differentiate between port and socket.
7. Define address resolution .explain the different methods for obtaining the physical address based on IP address.
8. Draw a conceptual view of Internet domain name space.
9. Discuss the motives for internetworking.

Part B

1. Explain the components of data communication system.
2. Name are the factors that determine whether the communication system is LAN or WAN? .
2. Explain the different layers in OSI model.
1. Explain the need of protocol layering.
2. Differentiate between encapsulation and decapsulation.
1. Compare static and dynamic LANs? Why are static LANs not as popular as dynamic LANs?
2. Define and explain CSMA/CD.
1. Describe the main fields in Ethernet frame header.
2. Explain why FDDI is called a self healing type of network?
1. Explain the mapping of TCP/IP protocols with the OSI model.(7)
2. Explain the need of ICMP.
1. Explain the features of TCP.
2. Compare ARP and RARP.
1. Explain the working of DNS server.(7)
2. Explain the need for additional suffixes such as com, edu and gov?
9. Define spooling .discuss email architecture in brief along with its main components.
1. Describe how does router facilitate interconnection between two or more networks.
2. Discuss the external and internal threats.

Institutional activities

The following are suggested institutional activities, to be carried out at least one during the semester. The course teacher/coordinator is expected to maintain the relevant record (Containing, Activity name, Resource persons and their details, duration, venue, student feedback, etc) pertaining to Institutional activities.

1. Organize Seminar, workshop or Lecture from experts on the modern trends in data communications and networking or modern network tools
2. Organize software workshop from experts on wire shark and analyse TCP/IP.

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