Course Code:          CEN 444        

Course  Title :         Computer Networks

Credit Hours :         3 (3+0)                       

Level:                      Seventh

Prerequisite :          CEN 342

 

Introduction to computer networks: Network topologies; Network architecture and the OSI reference model; Data Link Control: flow control and error control, ARQ Stop/wait , Sliding window protocols,   DLC standards : HDLC  , PPP and SLIP; Medium Access control Protocols and standards; ALOHA, CSMA, CSMA/CD, Token Ring , Wireless;  LAN standards & Devices: Ethernet and IEEE standards for LANs; LAN devices: Bridges, HUBs,  Ethernet  Switches; Network Layer Services: Datagram and Virtual Circuits; WAN Standards and techniques: X.25, Frame relay, ATM.

 

Textbook: Computer Networks By A. Tanenbaum.