Foundations of Networking and Telecommunications
635.411

Course Description
A comprehensive presentation is given of data and computer-to-computer (C2C) communications. The course covers voice, data, image, and video communications fundamentals. It also provides the basics of communications techniques, applications technology, and C2C networking including circuit-switched, packet-switched, and local/wide area systems. The course also covers the basics of LAN and WAN network requirements and examines communications protocols and implementations. It also addresses the evolving proprietary and "open" communications standards.

This course is not open to computer science majors.

Additional Course Information

Syllabus

1. Introduction
2. Basic Concepts/Voice and Video
3. Data: Coding and Signals
4. Data Communications and Traffic Engineering
5. Network Protocols
6. Multiplexing and Switching
7. Mid-term Exam
8. Public Switched Telephone Network
9. Local and Regional Networks
10. Wide Area Networks
11. Enterprise Networks
12. Wireless Networks
13. Network Management and Security
14. Final Exam

Instructor
Lloyd Taylor is the Vice President of Technical Operations for the Web Site Management Division of DIGEX. He was previously the Corporate Network/Telecomm Manager for the Applied Physics Laboratory, where he was responsible for campus-wide networking, wide-area networking, Internet access, and telecommunications. He has extensive experience in computer and network security. Mr. Taylor holds BSCS and BSEE degrees from Washington University (St. Louis), and an MSEE degree from the Johns Hopkins University.

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Course Section, Location, and Time
Please refer to the Course Schedule for section information, including time and location.

Computer Lab Requirements
Students will need to have access to a web browser to complete assigned reading. Accounts are available on the computer system at the APL Center for those who wish them.

Textbook
Telecommunications Primer: Signals, Building Blocks and Networks by E. Bryan Carne

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