Course Objectives

• Learn Principles of Computer Communications

  • data transmission, frequency & time domains, modulation, multiplexing, synchronization, flow control, protocols, architecture, routing, etc.

• Explore Alternative Designs

  • amplitude vs frequency modulation, circuit vs packet switching, ethernet vs token ring, connection vs connectionless, etc.

• Learn Communication Protocol Standards

  • HDLC, MAC, IP, TCP, SONET, ATM, ISDN, etc.

• Practice Protocol Software Implementation in Java

  • assignments: protocol simulation in Java

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