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4361101
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Semester 6
EC
Computer Networks & Data Communication
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Computer Networks & Data Communication Syllabus — Unit-wise Content
The official GTU curriculum for Computer Networks & Data Communication (subject code 4361101) as prescribed for EC · Semester 6 divides the course into 5 units, covering 42 listed topics. This curriculum applies from the Jan-2024 intake. 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 (4361101)Unit 1 Fundamental s of Networking & Data Communicat ion 1.a Explain data communication and its significance in the field of information
- 1.1. Need, Advantages and Applications of Computer Networks
- 1.2. Physical topologies of Network : Star, Ring, Bus, Mesh, Tree, Hybrid
- 1.3. Internet Standards: Protocol, Interface, Services, Primitives, semantics, syntax
- 1.4. Network Classification i. Based on Transmission Technologies: Point-to point, broadcast ii. Based on scale: PAN, LAN, WAN, MAN,VPN, Internet iii. Based on Architecture: Peer to Peer, Client Server, advantages of Client Server over Peer-to-Peer Model
- 1.5. layering of Models Computer Networks & Data Communication Course Code: 4361101 Topics and Sub-topics Networking 1.6 OSI and TCP/IP models and their comparison
- 1.7. Concept of Internet model.
- 1.8. Concepts in Data Communication Networking
Unit 2 Network Devices 2.a Explain functions of following network devices: Repeater, Hub, Bridge, Switch , Router, B-router, Gateway, Network Ad...
- 2.1. Classification of Transmission Media: Role of different devices
- 2.2. Repeaters, Hubs, Bridges, Switches (layer 2 and layer 3)
- 2.4. Access Points
- 2.6. Introduction to Network management system (OS, CLI, Administrative Functions, Interfaces)
- 2.7. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
- 2.8. Wireless LAN
- 2.9. FDDI & CDDI
Unit 3 Hardware Layer 3.a Explain characteristics of guided and unguided transmission media. 3.b Sketch constructional details of twisted pair,...
- 3.1. Physical Layer: Transmission media (Twisted pair, Coaxial cable, Fiber optic cable)
- 3.2. Physical Layer Interfaces: Types of Connectors and Signals
- 3.3. Wireless Medium as Physical layer,
- 3.3. ISM Band
- 3.4. Circuit switching
- 3.5. DSL technology types-xDSLs
- 3.6. Cable modem
- 3.7. Sub Layers of Data Link Layer and functions: Error control, Flow control examples
- 3.8. data link protocol HDLC, PPP, Multiple Access, CSMA, CSMA/CD, CSMA/CA.
- 3.9. Network Layer: Packet Switching,
- 3.10. Virtual circuits, and datagram, Static and Dynamic Routing Algorithms
- 3.11. Types IP Addressing: gateway addressing, network and broadcast addressing, dotted decimal notation, loopback addressing
- 3.12. CIDR & NAT
- 3.13. IP layer protocols (ICMP, ARP, RARP, DHCP, BOOTP)
- 3.14. IPv4 and IPv6 comparison
- 3.15. Line coding types Computer Networks & Data Communication Course Code: 4361101 Topics and Sub-topics 3.o Explain the role of ICMP. 3.p Describe and distinguish ARP and RARP. 3.q Describe and distinguish DHCP and BOOTP. 3.r Explain how these protocols (ICMP, ARP, RARP, DHCP, BOOTP) contribute to the overall functioning of the Internet and local networks. 3.s Distinguish various components of IPv4 and IPv6 protocol. 3.t Explain different Line coding types
Unit 4 Software Layer 4.a Explain TCP and UDP protocol in transport layer in relation to connection oriented and connection less network. 4.b Ro...
- 4.1. Transport Layer: Elements of Transport protocols - TCP & UDP, connection oriented and connection less network.
- 4.2. Application Layer:
- 4.2.1. DNS- Domain Name System
- 4.2.2. Internet Services: World Wide Web: Web browser, HTML
- 4.2.3. Electronic Mail: Functions of E- mail system, User agent, Message format , Mail Protocols (SMTP, POP3),FTP, Remote Login
- 4.3. Voice and Video over IP
- 4.4. Social services: Forum, Newsgroup, blog
Unit 5 Network Security 5.a key aspects related to the Copyright Act in India 5.b Define the terms "encryption" and "decryption" in the context...
- 5.1. Introduction to Network Security, Cryptography, symmetric and asymmetric encryption algorithms
- 5.2. IP security: SSH and Web security,
- 5.2. Information Security Standards - ISO, IT Act, Copyright Act, Cyber Laws in India.
- 5.3. IT Act 2000 Provisions and latest amendments
- 5.4. Social issues, Hacking, precautions
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