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Master of Computer Applications (MCA) - 2024-26

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🌐 Data Communication and Computer Networks – Paper Summary

Paper Code: 2MCACC3 | Type: Core Compulsory (CC)
Credits: 5 | L-T-P: 4-1-0
Total Marks: 100 (End-Term Theory: 70, Continuous Evaluation: 30)


🎯 Course Objectives

  • Understand basic concepts of data communication and computer networking.

  • Learn about network architectures, protocols, and communication models.

  • Study routing algorithms and IP addressing schemes.

  • Gain insights into various network devices and layers.

  • Understand security mechanisms and wireless networking fundamentals.


🎓 Course Outcomes

  • Demonstrate understanding of networking principles, routing, and addressing.

  • Compare and contrast types of networks and switching techniques.

  • Analyze and troubleshoot OSI and TCP/IP models.

  • Understand various protocols (HTTP, FTP, SMTP, etc.) and security features.

  • Design and configure basic network infrastructures.


📚 Unit-Wise Syllabus

UNIT I: Network Basics & OSI Model

  • Types of Networks: LAN, WAN, MAN, Internet

  • Network Topologies, Transmission Media

  • Communication Modes: Simplex, Half & Full Duplex

  • Analog vs Digital Signals, Baseband vs Broadband

  • OSI Model: Layers, Functions, Protocols

  • Inter-networking Devices: Hub, Switch, Bridge, Router, Modem, Gateway

UNIT II: Multiplexing, Modulation & MAC

  • Multiplexing: FDM, TDM, Statistical Multiplexing

  • Modulation: AM, FM, PM

  • Switching: Circuit, Packet, Message

  • Data Link Layer: Framing, Error Control, HDLC, PPP

  • MAC Layer: ALOHA, CSMA, IEEE Standards (802.3, 802.4, 802.5), Fast Ethernet, Token Ring

UNIT III: Routing, IP & TCP/IP

  • Routing Algorithms: Shortest Path, Distance Vector, Link State, Multicast

  • Congestion Control, Traffic Shaping

  • TCP/IP Model: Layers, History, Architecture

  • Comparison with OSI Model

  • Protocols: TCP, UDP, IP, ARP, RARP, ICMP

  • IP Addressing: Classes, IP Packets

UNIT IV: Protocols & Network Security

  • Protocols: HTTP, Telnet, FTP, SMTP, MIME, URL

  • ISDN Channels and Services

  • Firewalls: Types, Features, Packet Filtering, Application-Level

  • IDS (Intrusion Detection Systems)

  • Limitations of Security Devices

UNIT V: Wireless Networking

  • Wireless Networks: Fundamentals, Types (PAN, LAN, MAN)

  • Mobile, Ad-hoc, Sensor Networks

  • Multipath Propagation, Path Loss, Fading

  • Frequency Reuse, Cell Splitting, Cell Sectoring


📖 Reference Books

  • Andrew S. Tanenbaum – Computer Networks

  • Behrouz Forouzan – Data Communications and Networking

  • William Stallings – Data and Computer Communications

  • Larry Peterson & Bruce Davie – Computer Networks: A Systems Approach

  • Prakash C. Gupta – Data Communication & Computer Networks

  • William A. Shay – Understanding Data Communications and Networks


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