CIS 743 - Course Outline & Homework Problems

Textbooks and Lecture Notes:

1. Data and Computer Communications 7th ed. by - W. Stallings (Prentice-Hall) 
2. Copies of the lecture notes can be purchased at Far Better Copy Center, 43 Hillel Place

References:

3. Wireless Communications and Networks by - W. Stallings (Prentice-Hall) 
4. High Speed Networks and Internets 2nd ed. by - W. Stallings (Prentice-Hall) 


Lecture Outline:

Lecture 1: Introduction to Telecommunications:
     Chapters 1, 2, 10

Lectures 2, 3 & 4: Fundamentals of Data Transmission:
     Chapters 3, 4, 5, 6, Appendix B
     HW: 3.2, 3.3, 3.5, 3.6, 3.10, 3.13, 3.15, 3.16, 3.18, 3.19
     HW: 5.7, 5.8, 5.9, 5.19, 5.20

Lecture 5: Multiplexing and Concentration:
     Chapter 8: 8.1, 8.7, 8.8, 8.9, 8.12, 8.13

Lectures 6 & 7: Transmission Error Control:
     Chapter 6: 6.12, 6.13, 6.14, 6.16
     Reference #3 - Chapter 8: (Handouts)

Midterm Examination: (Weight: 50% of grade)

Lectures 8 & 9: Data Compression: 
     Reference #4 - Chapters 19, 20, 21: (Handouts)

Lectures 10 & 11: Telephony Signaling:
     Lecture Notes & Chapter 10

Lectures 12: Wireless and Cellular Communications:
     Chapter 9: 9.4, 9.5, 9.7
     Chapter 14: 14.1, 14.2, 14.3

Lectures 13 & 14: ATM Networks:
     Chapter 11: 11.1, 11.3, 11.7

Final Examination: (Weight: 50% of grade)