The course is an introduction to communications and networking. Topics covered include:

• Message, Circuit, Packet Switching LANs, WANs

• Applications and Layered Architectures

• Digital vs. Analog Communications

• Characterization of Communication Channels

• Channel Capacity, Nyquist and Shannon Theorems

• Line Coding (RZ, NRZ, Bipolar, Manchester)

• Digital Modulation (ASK, PSK, FSK)

• Properties of Media and Digital Transmission Systems

• Error Detection and Correction

• Flow and Error Control

• Medium Access Control (Aloha, CSMA, Scheduling)

• LAN Protocols (Ethernet, Token Ring)

• Connecting LANs

• Network Layer and IP Protocol

• Section M: Mondays and Wednesdays, 17:30 - 19:00, PSE 321