Course

Syllabus

Internetworking: Introduction to DCN (Data Center Networking) and Programmable Networks, Network Architecture and Design Principles, Layering,Namesand addresses. TCP/IP suite of protocols, TCP extensions for high-speed networks, multimedia networking applications, IPv6: IPv6 and Transition Mechanisms, Quality of Service (QoS), Network Management using SNMP, Introduction to Network Security and Zero Trust Architecture. 

Recent trendsin Wireless communication networks, 5G and Introduction to 6G Networks, wireless sensor networks, mobile ad-hoc networks,Vehicular Ad-hoc Networks (VANETs), Internet of Things (IoT) Networking, mobility-basedprotocols, information aggregation, information storage and query, localization services, Performance Issues and Security in Wireless and IoT Networks. SDN: Data and Control Plane, OpenFlow Architecture and Controllers, Network Function Virtualization for IoT, Cloud Networking, Security in SDN and NFV. Case Study: Network management tools used at ICTS, AVVP, Coimbatore Campus, Network protocols along with network security for any one Industrial Use Case.

Pre-Requisite(s): Computer Networks

Course Type: Lab

Course Objectives

• Deep understanding of TCP / IP and L2 protocols in high-speed networks.
• Proper usage of various enabling technologies and protocols related to wireless and mobile networks for practical applications.
• Application and usage of various network services in wireless intelligent networks as well as adoption of SDN and NFV for IoT applications.

Course Outcomes

CO-PO Mapping

Evaluation Pattern: 70/30

Note: Continuous assessment may include quizzes, tutorials, laboratory assessments, case studies, assignments, and other course-related evaluation components. The Mid-Term examination may be conducted as a two-hour written examination or a two-hour laboratory-integrated examination, as applicable. The End-Semester assessment may be conducted either as a two-hour written examination, a laboratory-integrated examination, or as a project presentation and evaluation, provided the project-based assessment is approved by the Department.

1. Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach, James F. Kurose and Keith W. Ross, 7th ed., Pearson Education, 2017.
2. Computer Networks and Internets, Douglas E. Comer, 6th ed., Pearson Education, 2015.
3. Software Defined Networks: A Comprehensive Approach, Paul Goransson, Chuck Black, and Timothy Culver, Morgan Kaufmann, 2016.
4. Technical papers on course-related topics from Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers journals and conferences, and relevant IEEE Standards documents.