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Instructor: |
Dr. Linda J. Xie Office: EPIC 2334 Phone: 704-687-8413 Email: Linda.Xie@uncc.edu Office Hours: via email |
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Teaching Assistant: |
Masoud Ghiafeh Davoudi Office Hours: Monday 2-3pm in EPIC 2230 Email: mghiafeh@uncc.edu |
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Lecture Schedule: | Monday and Wednesday 2:00pm--3:15pm, EPIC 2230 | ||
Course Website: |
The course website is available through Moodle 2. All the course-related materials, lecture videos, assignments, and announcements will be posted at the course website. It is accessed via 49er Express, in the My Courses area. Moodle Orientation for Students can be found here. |
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Course Content: |
This course provides an overview of data communication concepts. It covers the fundamental principles of data transmission, data link control, multiplexing, and circuit and packet switching. It focuses on the physical layer, data link layer, and medium access control of the protocol stack. The goal of this course is to provide a first-level introduction of working principles of data communications, preparing students for entry to advanced courses in communications and networking.
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Textbook:
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William Stallings, Data & Computer Communications,
Prentice-Hall. References:
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Outcomes:
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The following competencies will be developed:
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Grading:
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There are 4 homework assignments, 4 in-class close-book/notes quizzes, one midterm exam, and one final exam required for this course. They will count toward the grade as follows:
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Course Outline: (Tentative) |
The following topics will be covered as time permits:
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Course Policies:
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Students with Disabilities:
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Students in this course seeking accommodations to disabilities must first consult with the Office of Disability Services (http://www.ds.uncc.edu/) and follow the instructions of that office for obtaining accommodations. |
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Academic Integrity: |
All students are required to read and abide by the Code of Student Academic Integrity. Violations of the Code of Student Academic Integrity, including cheating and plagiarism, will result in disciplinary action as provided in the Code. Definitions and examples of plagiarism are set forth in the Code. The Code is available from the Dean of Students Office on online at http://www.legal.uncc.edu/policies/ps-105.html You are encouraged to discuss problems and papers with others as long as this does not involve copying of code or solutions. If you have any doubt about whether something is legal or not, please do check with the Instructor. |
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Note: |
The standards and requirements set forth in this syllabus may be modified at any time by the Instructor. Notice of such changes will be by announcement in class. |