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Advanced Computer and Data Communications Course Overview and Resources

Explore theoretical and practical aspects of computer and data communication networks. Engage in problem-based discussions and experiential learning. Dive into topics like TCP/IP networking layers, medium access control protocols, and routing algorithms.

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Advanced Computer and Data Communications Course Overview and Resources

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  1. EEE521 Computer and Data Communications Semester 2 2011-2012 MohdNazri Mahmud

  2. introduction • Course overview • Teaching • Lecturers • Assessment • Resources • Software Tools • Syllabus • Lesson Plan • Background Survey • Grouping

  3. Course overview • Pre-requisite for this course: • Knowledge of undergraduate level course on Computer Networks • Those who have not acquired the fundamentals are advised to read the recommended books • Objectives of the course: • To learn the theoretical and practical issues relating to the-state-of-the-art on computer and data communication network • Learning Methods: • In-class Problem Based Discussion (PBD) sessions • In-lab Group Experiential Learning (GEL) sessions

  4. lecturers • Lecturers: • En. MohdNazri Mahmud, nazriee@eng.usm.my • Room : 2.14 • Dr KamalZamli, eekamal@eng.usm • Room : 3.22

  5. teaching • Theoretical and Problem-based discussion (PBD) • Students are advised on topics to be covered and preparatory readings and questions are assigned prior to lecture session • Lecturer and students discuss topics interactively based on the preparatory questions • Students take their own notes during discussion • Group Experiential Learning (GEL) • Students carry out modeling, simulation and performance analysis of protocols in groups of 3-5 students • Groups share their findings in class • Group project

  6. assessment • 60% Final Exam • 40 % Coursework; 20% from each lecturer • 20% Coursework from En. Nazri’s part consists of • 5% Test - Individual • 5% Assignment – Individual and In group • 10% Project - Group • Group work • Group Experiential Learning(GEL) and Project (10%) • Group Paper presentation (2.5%) • Individual work • Individual Test – 5 % • Individual Written Assignment and Paper review assignment - 2.5%

  7. resources • Reference books • Main textbook: Data Communications and Networking 4th Edition by Behrouz A. Forouzan, McGraw Hill • Journal Papers • Survey papers for group presentation • Research papers for individual paper review assignment • A list of papers will be provided for selection • Supporting resources • Can be downloaded from my academic webpage: • http://ee.eng.usm.my/eeacad/nazriee/teaching.html • Supporting Slides • Reading handouts • Preparatory questions • Lab sheets

  8. Software tools • OPNET IT Guru Academic Edition • Extensively use throughout the first 7 weeks for modelling, simulation and performance analysis of protocols • Must be individually downloaded • Free from OPNET’s website • http://www.opnet.com/university_program/itguru_academic_edition/ • Try out the tutorial for quick familirisation before the first lab session

  9. Syllabus – first 7 weeks • Data Link Layer of the TCP/IP networks • Contention-based Medium Access Control for wired and wireless networks • Performance Analysis of the Wired and Wireless Ethernet • Medium Access Control for Emerging Wireless Networks (based on group paper presentation and individual paper review) • Network Layer of the TCP/IP networks • Internetworking: Addressing, Forwarding • Routing Protocols: RIP, OSPF and BGP • Multicasting

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  16. Background survey • No of students who have taken related UG courses • Examples of UG courses • Detail survey via questionaires

  17. grouping

  18. Computer and data communications session 1b • Preparatory readings for Session 1b – First part • Read textbook 1, Chapter 2: • Students with no background are advised to read the whole of Ch 2 • Prepare for group open book quiz • Quiz will focus on Section 2.3 Layers and 2.4 The TCP/IP protocol suite and prepare for group quiz • Preparatory reading for Session 1b – Second part • Read textbook Chapter 12: 12.1 Random Access, Chapter 13: Ethernet focus on 13.1 MAC Frames • Read Preparatory notes for Interconnecting LANs • Attempt preparatory questions • Prepare for participation in class

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