ECE 462: Data and Computer Communications

Prerequisites


Prerequisite(s): STAT 344 or 346, and ECE 220, and ECE 331 or 303, all with grade of C or better. Prerequisite enforced by registration system.

Objectives


Introduces modern data communications and computer networks. Topics include point-to-point communication links and transmission of digital information, modems, and codecs; packet switching, multiplexing, and concentrator design; multiaccess and broadcasting; local area and wide area networks; architectures and protocols for computer networks; Internet Protocols architecture and layers; physical interfaces and protocols; data link control layer and network layer. Provides examples of data networks.