CPE 400: Computer Communication Networks

CATALOG DATAComputer network architecture; OSI model; network protocols; local area networks; communication technologies; Network performance analysis, with emphasis on hardware design issues.COREQUISITES AND PREREQUISITESPrerequisites: CpE 300, CS 370 and (Math 431 or CpE 260). All prerequisites must be completed with a grade of C or better. Advanced Standing required.TEXTBOOKData and Computer Communications, 10th edition by William Stallings, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2013, ISBN-13: 9780133506488.COORDINATORSDr. Mei YangINSTRUCTORSDrs. Sharam Latifi, Emma Regentova, Mei YangPREREQUISITE BY TOPIC1. Discrete mathematics2. Data structure3. Digital system designTOPICS• Introduction, data communications, data Networking, and the Internet (2 classes)• Protocol architecture, TCP/IP, and Internet-based applications (2 classes)• Data transmission principle and transmission media (4 classes)• Signal encoding techniques and multiplexing (4 classes)• Digital data communication techniques and data link protocols (4 classes)• Circuit switching and packet switching (2 classes)• Routing in switched networks (2 classes)• Asynchronous transfer mode (2 classes)• Congestion control in data networks (2 classes)• Local area networks and high-speed LAN (4 classes)

COURSE OUTCOMESUpon completion of the course, students will be able to:1. Analyze OSI model and TCP/IP protocol architecture using network analysis tools (1,6,4,3) [1,2].2. Analyze the performance of different transmission media, signal encoding and multiplexing schemes. (1,3) [1,2].3. Design and analyze circuit/packet switching and asynchronous transfer mode protocols (1,6,3) [1,2].4. Design and analyze routing algorithms for data communication networks (1,3) [1,2].5. Analyze congestion in wide area networks (1,3) [1,2].6. Analyze protocol architecture of local area networks and Ethernet protocols (1,3) [1, 2].7. Understand how Internet protocols work (1,3) [1,2]. ABET COURSE OUTCOMES1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.COMPUTER USAGEStudents use network/protocol simulators and analysis tools for protocol stack and packet format analysis.GRADING

Homework assignments, network performance and analysis project, exams.COURSE PREPARER AND DATE OF PREPARATIONDr. Mei Yang, 10/26/2019