1. Introduction :
The uses of computer networks, Network Structure, Network architectures, The ISO reference model, ARPANET, SNA, DECNET and Public Networks.
2. Network Topology :
Introduction to the topology design problem, Connectivity analysis, Delay analysis.
3. Physical Layer :
The Telephone system, Transmission & Multiplexting, Terminal Handling, Error.
4. Data Link Layer :
Elementary Data Link Protocols, Sliding window Protocols, Examples of the Data Link Layer, Analysis of Protocols.
5. Network Layer :
Point to point Networks, Virtual Circuits & Diagrams, Routine Algorithm, Congestion, Example of the Network layer.
6. Network Layer :
Satellite & Packet radio networks, Satellite Pocket broadcasting, Packet radio.
7. Network Layer :
Local Networks, Carrier sense Networks, Ring Networks.
8. Transport & Session Layer :
Transport Protocol Design issues, Interconnection of Packet Switching Networks, Session Layer.
9. Presentation Layer :
Virtual Terminal Protocols, File Transfer Protocols, Example of the Presentation Layer.
10. Application Layer :
Distributed Load Base Systems.
* Books :
1. Computer Networks by Andrew S. Tenenbaum (PHI)
2. Digital & Data Communication by Stallings (PHI)
