Title Computer Communications
Lesson Code 321-3300
Semester 2
ECTS 5
Hours (Theory) 3
Hours (Lab) 2
Faculty Kormentzas Georgios

Syllabus

Introduction to computer communication. Network achitecture and protocols. Network Design. The OSI reference model from ISO. Transmission media (coaxial cable, fiber optics). Principles of data transfer. Local and metropolitannetworks. Static and dynamic channel allocation. The ALOHA protocol. The CSMA protocol. The family of IEEE 802 for local networks (Ethernet, Token bus, Token Ring). The optical FDDI network. Design and analysins of data link layer. Error detection and correction. Flow control. The wireless ΙΕΕΕ 802.11. Networking devices (switches, routers, etc.).

Learning Outcomes

 

  • He has the basic knowledge of communications and networking engineering needed to pursue his studies.
  • Has the ability to manage network problems at both theoretical and laboratory levels.
  • Has the ability to interpret and judge scientific issues related to the design of computer networks that are applicable to everyday life.

Prerequisite Courses

Not required.

Basic Textbooks

1. Computer Networking, J.F Kurose and K.W. Ross.
2. Computer Networks, Andrew S. Tanenbaum.

Additional References

1. Wikipedia
2. James F. Kurose http://www-net.cs.umass.edu/personnel/kurose.html
3. William Stallings http://williamstallings.com/
4. Andrew S. Tanenbaum http://www.cs.vu.nl/~ast/
5. IEEE Network - The Magazine of Global Internetworkinghttp://www.comsoc.org/livepubs/ni/index.html
6. «Internet with TCP/IP: Principles, Protocols & Architecture» Douglas E. Comer.
7. High-Speed Networks and Internets Performance and Quality of Service, Second Edition, William Stallings, Prentice-Hall.

Teaching and Learning Methods

Activity Semester workload
Lectures 39 hours
Laboratory Exercises 26 hours
Personal study 57 hours
   
Final exams 3 hours
Course total 125 hours (5 ECTS)

Student Performance Evaluation

Writing Examination (70%)

Lab exercises (30%)

Language of Instruction and Examinations

Greek, English (for Erasmus students)

Delivery Mode

Face-to-face.