EE 524: Communication Networks
Fall Semester 1428-29 (2007-8)
Textbook:
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Alberto Leon-Garcia & Indra Widjaja, “Communication Networks: Fundamental Concepts and Key Architectures”, McGraw-Hill, 2001
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Sharam Hekmat , “Communication Networks”, PragSoft Corporation, www.pragsoft.com, 2005
Course outline:
Protocol layering, circuit switching, packet switching, multiple access and LAN protocols, routing algorithms, flow, error and congestion control; Common network protocols for ATM networks and the Internet; Principle of queuing theory, analysis and design of communication networks; Case studies; Current trends in network techniques and services.
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Topic |
weeks |
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Chapter 2 Applications and Layered Architectures |
2 |
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Chapter 3 Digital Transmission Fundamentals |
3 |
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Chapter 4 Transmission Systems and the Telephone Network |
3 |
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Chapter 6 Local Area Networks and Medium Access Control Protocols |
4 |
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Project |
1 |
Evaluation:
First Exam 20%
Second Exam 20%
Project 20%
Final Exam 40%
Midterm Exams:
1st Midterm: 31 October 2007
2nd Midterm: 5 December 2007
Attendance Policy:
According to KSU policy, every student should attend at least 75% of the course classes (including the tutorials). Those who fail to fulfill this condition will fail in the course.