TCOM 501 - Data Communications and Local Area Networks

Credits: 1.5

Network concepts; Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) reference model and layering; data coding; analog/digital communications review; physical layer and data link control; switching and multiplexing; commercial digital link standards; Data Link Layer Control (DLC) functions. DLC protocols; flow control; error control; link management; common link protocols. Local area networks (LANs); basics, definitions, media access control; LAN performance; LAN standards, rings and buses; bridging and frame relay.

Prerequisites
Graduate standing

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week
1.5
Hours of Lab or Studio per week
0

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