Part-Time Programs in Engineering and Applied Science, Johns Hopkins University

Introduction to ATM Networks and Video Applications
525.444

Course Description
This course provides an introduction to the basic concepts and techniques used in asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) communications networks. The course reviews circuit and packet switching techniques, local area networks (LAN), N-ISDN, B-ISDN, and high speed local and metropolitan area networks (MAN). Other topics covered include: introduction to ATM standards and protocols; ATM layer, ATM adaptation layer, and physical layer; ATM switching architectures; call and connection control, traffic control, and network management; packet video, including characterization of video sources, signal modeling for prediction of statistical multiplexing, packet loss protection and recovery, and layered video coding with prioritized packets.

Syllabus

  1. Introduction to Data Communications and LAN Fundamentals
  2. Review of Modern Data Services (N-ISDN, X.25, Frame Relay, SMDS
  3. Frame Relay and Congestion Control
  4. Broadband Integrated Services Digital Network (B-ISDN) and its Applications
  5. Introduction to ATM Protocols
  6. Introduction to Synchronous Optical NETwork (SONET)
  7. Mid-Term Examination
  8. Admission control, Traffic and Congestion Control
  9. Admission control, Traffic and Congestion Control
  10. Switched Virtual Circuits Connection (SVCC) Call and Connection Control
  11. Virtual LAN, Emulated LAN (ELAN), IP over ATM
  12. Internetworking with ATM Networks and ATM Network Management
  13. Introduction Packet Video and ATM Service
  14. Final Examination

Prerequisites
525.441 Computer and Data Communication Networks I or 605.471 Principles of Data Communication Networks.

Instructor
Nasser M. Nasrabadi is a senior research scientist at US Army Research Laboratory (ARL). He is also an adjunct professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Buffalo and the Johns Hopkins University. He is actively engaged in research in image compression, packet video and transmission of video over high speed wide area networks. He has published over 150 papers in journals and conference proceedings. He is currently an associate editor for the IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems for Video Technology.

Textbook
ATM: Foundation for Broadband Networks by Uyless Black

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January 1998