Course Description
The aim of this course is to provide the fundamentals of data communication and networking. It covers fundamental topics related to network layered architectures including: connectivity, topology, circuit and packet switching, TCP/IP and ISO models. For Physical layer, it introduces the essential elements of transmission media including: analogue and digital signals, time and frequency domains concepts, and types of channels. For Data Link layer, it covers framing, switching and forwarding techniques, and error detection and correction techniques. For Network layer, it covers network service models, forwarding and routing, and the structure of IP addresses. The course introduces the fundamental services offered by the transport and application layers including the principles of TCP transport, UDP, and network application architectures. Students will be trained on the existing components related to Cisco such as hubs, switches, and routers. In addition, Packet Tracer and Wireshark software for analyzing networking techniques and protocols.
Course ID: CIS 315
| Credit hours | Theory | Practical | Laboratory | Lecture | Studio | Contact hours | Pre-requisite | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | CIS 211 |
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