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Introduction to Data Communications COMP 3721

Computer Systems Course

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Course details

This course covers the basic concepts and terminologies related to data communications, networking and network topologies. Students will learn about the TCP/IP protocol suite and the principles of protocols at the physical, data link, network and transport layers, the characteristics of transmission media, analog/digital transmission, multiplexing/switching techniques, basic error detection and correction, elementary data link protocols, flow control and an introduction to routing and congestion control issues. Multiple access protocols, the UDP and TCP protocols, networking and internetworking devices, LANs and WANs will also be discussed.

Prerequisite(s)

Credits

4.0

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Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Explain the basic concepts and terminologies related to data communications and networking.
  • Discuss network protocol implementation using a layered approach.
  • Apply basic data communication theory to the performance analysis of networks.
  • Explain and describe the characteristics of various transmission media.
  • Discuss and analyze protocols at the physical, data link, network and transport layers.
  • Explain the performance and characteristics of the TCP/IP protocol suite.
  • Explain and identify key protocol information given samples of captured packets.

Effective as of Fall 2015

Related Programs

Introduction to Data Communications (COMP 3721) is offered as a part of the following programs:

  • Indicates programs accepting international students.
  • Indicates programs with a co-op option.

School of Computing and Academic Studies

  1. Computer Systems Technology
    Diploma Full-time

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