1. BCA 207
Computer Networking
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Objectives:
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To teach fundamental concepts of networks and give hands on training
of network installation and configuration.
Students should be able to understand the basic of networking from the
user’s, developer’s and administrators perspective.
Module I
Basic Concepts , Network Reference Models
Basic Concepts: Components of data communication, distributed processing, standards and
organizations. Line configuration, topology, Transmission mode, and categories of networks
(LAN,WAN,PAN). Network Topologies ( Bus, Star, Ring, Star Bus, Star Ring and Physical
Mesh) , OSI and TCP/IP Models: Layers and their functions, comparison of models.
Module II
Physical Layer
Basic function and design issues of physical layer, Signals: Analog, Digital, Digital
Transmission – Coding, Sampling, Analog Transmission, Modulation of digital and analog
signals, attenuation, distortion, noise, throughput, propagation speed and time,
Transmission Media: Guided and unguided,
Module III
Data Link and Network Layer
DLL: Basic functions and design issues of DLL, Multiplexing, error detection and
correction: Many to one, One to many, WDM, TDM, FDM, Circuit switching, packet
switching and message switching. Data link control protocols: Line discipline, flow control,
error control, synchronous and asynchronous protocols, character and bit oriented protocols,
Link access procedures. Network Layer: Repeaters, bridges, gateways, routers, network
Layer design issues, Routing algorithms, Congestion control Algorithms, Quality of service,
Internetworking, Network-Layer in the internet.
Module IV
Transport and Application Layer
Transport layer: Process- to- Process delivery, Data traffic, Congestion and error Control,
Quality of service (QOS) Application Layer: Client- Server model, Domain name systemdomain name space, distribution of name space, DNS in internet E-mail, SMTP, File
Transfer, FTP, HTTP, World Wide Web. Multimedia fundamentals: Streaming
audio/video - stored and live, real time interactive audio/video.
Module V
Network Administration
Analyzing the technical support structure( Network manager support, End-user Support),
Analyzing the current Network Management, Managing Network Connections, Installing
and configuring Network adapters, Installing and Configuring TCP/IP Protocol, Managing
network bindings, Sharing files and Printers, Building Internet and Intranet Infrastructure,
IP address scheme, assigning IP addresses
Reference Books
1.A.S.Tanenbaum, “Computer Networks”; Pearson Education Asia, 4 thEd. 2003.
2.Behrouz A.Forouzan, “Data Communication and Networking”, Tata MCGraw Hill,
3.William stallings, “Data and computer communications”, Pearson education Asia, ,
4. MCSE: Networking Essentials Study Guide -- Tata McGrawHill Publication
5. MCSE: Windows 2000 N/W Infrastructure design - Tata McGraw Hill Publication
Mode of Evaluation

2. Recommended by the Board of Studies on:
Date of Approval by the Academic Council: