Computer Networks

Prerequisite: CSL 201

Syllabus:

Introduction to Networks, Physical layer, Data link layer, Network layer, Transport layer, Application layer, Network Security

Reference Books:

1. Computer Networking, a Top-Down Approach Featuring the Internet, 6th ed., by J.F. Kurose and K.W. Ross, Addison-Wesley
2. Data Communications and networking, Behrouz A. Forouzan
3. Computer Networks, Andrew S. Tanenbaum, Prentice Hall
4. Data Networks, D. Bertsekas and R. Gallager, Prentice Hall

Tentative evaluation plan

a. Mid semester exam: 20%

b. End semester exam: 45%

c. Lab Assignments: 20%

d. Quiz: 15%

• 5 (3 marks each)

Pass mark: 40%