EE 46000

Data and Computer Communications

This is a senior course in data communications. We will cover a broad spectrum of topics in data and computer communications. Topics covered include data transmission, signal encoding techniques, error detection, multiplexing, message packet and circuit switching, data link layer protocols (PPP, HDLC) and their performance, TCP/IP, flow control and error control (buffer allocation schemes, window schemes), TCP congestion control mechanism. A network design project using network simulation software will be assigned.

Regular Non-Liberal Arts

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