CPET 355 - Data Communications and Networking

A survey of data communication and networking techniques, protocols, and standards. Topics include OSI model, TCP/IP protocols and applications, signals, encoding and modulating, transmission of data and interfaces, transmission media, multiplexing, error detection and correction, data link controls and protocols, switching techniques, local area networks, wide area networks, and other well-known networks services including integrated services digital network (ISDN), X.25 (packet switching), frame relay (virtual-circuit), asynchronous transfer mode (ATM), and synchronous optical network (SDONET).

Preparation for Course
P: ECET 205 or CS 271 or equivalent.

Cr. 4.
Hours
Class 3, Lab. 2 or 3,