CEG 3185 B

Introduction to Data Communications and Networking

Winter 2019

Professor: Dr. Mohamed Hossam Ahmed E-mail: mahme3@uottawa.ca

Office: STE 5026D
Office Hours: Check course website on BrightSpace

Teaching Assistants: Mikhak Samadi Kouhi E-mail: msama043@uottawa.ca

Hassan Chaaban E-mail: hchaa046@uottawa.ca

Weekly Schedule:
LEC1 Tuesday 14:30 - 15:50 HNN 013
LEC2 Friday 16:00 - 17:20 HNN 013
Tut Friday 14:30 - 15:50 HNN 013
LAB Check Course Time Table CBY B402

Course Description:
Overview of computer networking, communication and transmission systems. Physical layer:
introduction to Fourier analysis and signal impairments; basics of information theory, channel
capacity, analog and digital data transmission, signal encoding. Data link layer protocols and
multiplexing. Medium Access Control, framing, error control, flow/congestion control and their
algorithms. Network layer: circuit vs. packet switching, asynchronous transfer mode, routing
algorithms. Internet architectures and protocols. LAN architectures. Introduction to Wireless
LANs.

Course Web Site: https://uottawa.brightspace.com/d2l/le/content/100391/Home

Textbook:
William Stallings, Data and Computer Communications, 10th edition, Prentice-Hall, 2014.

Other Sources:
1. Andrew Tanenbaum, Computer Networks, 4th edition, Prentice-Hall, 2003, ISBN: 0-13-
066102-3.
2. J.F. Kurose and K.W. Ross, Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach 6th ed.
3. D. E. Comer, "Computer Networks and Internets", latest edition.
4. Fred Halsall, Data Communications, Computer Networks and Open Systems, 4th edition,
Addison-Wesley, 1998, ISBN: 0-201-42293-X.
5. Douglas Comer, Internetworking with TCP/IP: Principles, Protocols, and Architectures, 4th
edition, Prentice-Hall, 2000, ISBN: 0-13-018380-6.
Marking Scheme:

Component Percentage
 Assignments 20%
 Labs 20%
 Midterm Examination 25%
 Final Examination 35%

 A missing assignment, lab, or exam will only be excused if it is due to severe illness or
other events with extreme measure, in which case a certificate must be presented.
 The weight of the excused missing component will be shifted to the final exam.
 In no other circumstances, the midterm weight will be shifted to the final exam.

Course Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of the course, student will be able to:
-To acquire an appreciation of modern data communication techniques used in the physical, data
link, and network layers of the ISO reference model.
-To acquire an ability to analyze properties of computer networks and communication protocols.

Plagiarism
Plagiarism (copying and handing in for credit someone else’s work) is a serious academic offence
that will not be tolerated. Note that the person providing solutions to be copied is also committing
an offence as they are an active participant in the plagiarism. The person copying and the person
copied from will be reprimanded equally according to the regulations set by the University of
Ottawa. Please refer to the section on academic offences in the Undergraduate Calendar and the
notice on plagiarism on the University of Ottawa website for additional information:
www.uottawa.ca/academic/info/regist/crs/0305/home_5_ENG.htm.