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EET-284 Computer Communications
Catalog Data: EET-284 Topics: Computer Communications (4 cr.) Class 3, Lab 2
Prerequisite: EET 234
An introductory course in data communications that introduces and
evaluates basic data communication systems. The hardware and software
issues in computer communications are studied. Emphasis is given on
hands-on experience in computer communications, such as, cabling, use of
communication devices and media, choice of networking topologies,
protocols, and platforms, etc.
Coordinator:
Professor:
Office:
E-mail:
Phone:
William Lin
ET209G
mailto:[email protected]
278-4559
Goals/Objectives:
This course serves as the introductory course in data and network
communications sequence in the Computer Engineering Technology
program. The course goals are to assist students in:
1. Learning the general concepts and the essential building blocks in
basic data and computer communications systems.
2. Understanding the hardware issues in computer communications.
3. Understanding the software issues in computer communications.
4. Implementing and administrating basic computer networks.
Textbook/
References:
Topics:
Network Communications Technology, Elahi, Delmar, 2001
Data & Network Communications, Miller, Delmar, 2000
Data and Computer Communications, Stallings, Prentice-Hall, 1997
Handouts
Some essential topics are as follows:
1. Basic communications model
2. Representations of signal
3. Data transmission and transmission media
4. Data encoding
5. Data communication interface and data link control
6. Network architecture and models
7. Devices used in computer networking
8. Topologies and protocols in computer networking
9. Multiplexing and switching
10. Special topics in computer communications
Laboratory
Topics:
Some tentative essential topics are as follows:
1. LabVIEW simulation on analog and digital signals
(This will cover sampling)
2. LabVIEW simulation on mixing signals
3. LabVIEW simulation on some modulation techniques
4. Basic LAN cabling
5. Data encoding
6. Basic LAN configuration
7. Devices used in computer networking
8. Network operating systems installation, configuration, and
maintenance