Chapter 1
Introduction to Data Communications
ISM6222
Copyright 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Course Overview
INSTRUCTOR
Name: Young Kwark
Office: 347 STZ
E-mail: youngkwark@ufl.edu
Subject: ISM6222
Office hours: Wed 10am–noon or by appointment
Class Website: http://lss.at.ufl.edu
Sakai System
Log in with your Gatorlink id and password
Course Overview
• Grading Policy
Group Project
Individual/Group Assignments
Exam1
Exam2
Exam3
Participation
20%
10%
20%
20%
20%
10%
100%
Course Overview
• Assignments
– 4 assignments worth 2.5% each (expected)
– Based on class materials and readings from the textbook
– Submit only on the course website
• Group Project
– Work in self-selected teams of no more than 5 members
– Submit group lists by next class (August 27, 2013)
– 2 reports and 2 presentations, more details later
Course Overview
• Exam
– 3 exams : 20% of your grade each
– Non-comprehensive – cover ABOUT 2 chapters each (will be announce each time)
– Around 45-60 minutes each
– Based on materials covered in the class lectures and text book
– Multiple choice, true/false, and short answer questions
– Closed book/ closed notes
– No use of handheld/laptop/desktop computing devices
(including cell phones and communication devices)
Course Overview
• Teaching Assistant
– Xuyang Zhang
– Email: xuyang.zhang@ufl.edu
– TA Office Hours: By appointment
Communication Evolution
source: http://www.time.com/time/cartoonsoftheweek/0,29489,1888178_1862973,00.html
Chapter 1 Outline
1.1 – Introduction
– Brief history of Data Communications
– Basic Concept
1.2 - Data Communications Networks
– Network components and types, Data representation and flow
1.3 - Network Models
– OSI model, Internet model, transmission via “layers”
1.4 - Network Standards and implications
– Standards making, common standards
1.5 –