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Kotebe University College Department of Computer Science & Technology

Data Communication and Computer Networks (CoSc2061) Chapter One

1. Basics of Data Communication and Networking.

1.1. Introduction to Data Communication

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1.2. Key Data Communication Terminologies

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1.3. Protocols and Standards

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1.4. Topology

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1.5. Transmission Modes and Categories of Networks

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1.6. Transmission Media

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Note: unguided media will be covered in your “wireless and mobile computing course”

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1.7. Transmission Impairments & Performance of Transmission Medium

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1.8. Multiplexing (FDMA, TDMA, CDMA)

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1.9. Error Detection and Correction

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Note: Error detection and correction codes include several wider techniques that make

it difficult to cover in detail in this course. Hence, students will be given group assignments on different error detection and correction code.