Computer Networks
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Computer Networks Syllabus — Unit-wise Content
The official GTU curriculum for Computer Networks (subject code 3161007) as prescribed for Electronics · Semester 6 divides the course into 6 units, covering 37 listed topics. The unit-wise breakdown below is read from the GTU syllabus document for this subject code, so you can check what the course actually covers before deciding which papers to attempt.
Download the official syllabus PDF (3161007)Unit 1 Introduction to Data Communication and Networking
- Data communication
- use of Networks
- Internet Protocols and standards
- layering of Models
- OSI model
- TCP/IP Internet model
Unit 2 Physical Layer
- Transmission media (Twisted pair
- Coaxial cable
- Fiber optic cable)
- Wireless Medium as Physical Layer (Electromagnetic Spectrum
- ISM Band
- Lighwave Transmission)
- Circuit switching
- DSL technology
- Cable modem
Unit 3 Data Link Layer
- Services to N/W layer
- Bit Stuffing
- Character Stuffing
- Error control
- Flow control mechanism stop & wait
- Selective repeat
- Example data link protocol HDLC, PPP
Unit 4 Medium Access Layer
- Channel allocation problem
- Multiple Access
Unit 5 Local Area Network
- Fast Ethernet
- Gigabit Ethernet
- Wireless LAN, Blue tooth
- Connecting devices- Repeaters, Hub, Bridges
- Broadband Wireless Networks
Unit 6 Network Layer
- Packet Switching
- Virtual circuits and datagram
- Static and Dynamic Routing Algorithms (Optimality principle
- Static Routing Algorithms: Shortest Path
- Dynamic routing Algorithms: Distance Vector
- Link state routing.)
- Congestion Control
- IP 8 Subject Code: 3161007 w.e.f