Computer Science & Electrical Engineering 2012 - McGraw-Hill Books

Computer Science
NEW
Computer Networks
International edition
*9780073523262*
COMPUTER NETWORKS
A Top down Approach
By Behrouz A. Forouzan, Deanza College, And
Firouz Mosharraf, Rio Hondo College
2012 (March 2011) / Hardcover / 864 pages
ISBn: 9780073523262
ISBn: 9780071326896 [Ie]
www.mhhe.com/forouzan
This new networking text follows a top-down approach. The presentation
begins with an explanation of the application layer, which makes
it easier for students to understand how network devices work, and
then, with the students fully engaged, the authors move on to discuss
the other layers, ending with the physical layer. With this top-down
approach, its thorough treatment of the topic, and a host of pedagogical
features, this new networking book offers the market something
it hasn't had for many years- a well-crafted, modern text that places
the student at the center of the learning experience.
Forouzan's Computer Networks presents a complex topic in an accessible,
student-friendly way that makes learning the material not only
manageable but fun as well. The appealing visual layout combines
with numerous figures and examples to provide multiple routes to
understanding. Students are presented with the most up-to-date
material currently available and are encouraged to view what they
are learning in a real-world context. This approach is both motivating
and practical in that students begin to see themselves as the professionals
they will soon become.
Features
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Top-down approach
Covers network programming in both C (chapter 2) and Java
(chapter 11).
Whole chapter on Java Programming
Numerous examples throughout the text
Rich visual layout
Large number of well-executed figures
Key terms in each chapter (Kurose doesn't have these)
Further reading section in each chapter
Exercises in each chapter
Glossary (Kurose doesn't have one)
Abbreviation list (Kurose doesn't have this)
Bibliography
Host of supplements including a set of quizzes for each chapter,
lab assignments, animated Power-Points, several Java Aplets
for each chapter, student solutions, professor solutions
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Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Application Layer
Chapter 3: Transport Layer
Chapter 4: Network Layer
Chapter 5: Data Link Layer: Wired LANs and WANs
Chapter 6: Data Link Layer:Wireless LANs and WANs
Chapter 7: Physical Layer
Chapter 8: Multimedia
Chapter 9: Network Management
Chapter 10: Network Security
Chapter 11: Network Programming in Java
NEW
International edition
*9780073376240*
COMPUTER NETWORKS
An Open Source Approach
By Ying-Dar Lin, National Chiao Tung University,
Ren-Hung Hwang, And Fred Baker
2012 (January 2011) / Hardcover / 768 pages
ISBn: 9780073376240
ISBn: 9780071315876 [Ie]
www.mhhe.com/lin
Ying-Dar Lin, Ren-Hung Hwang, and Fred Baker’s Computer Networks
will be the first text to implement an Open Source Approach,
discussing the network layers, their applications, and the implementation
issues. Thus, it tries to narrow the gap between domain knowledge
and hands-on skills. The book is internet focused and discusses 56
open source code segments among all chapters. It is meant for the
first course in Computer Networks.
Features
Open-Source Approach leverages the ever-broadening scope of
open-source communities as well as Linux development.
Bridges the Gap Between Design & Implementation. The book
is accompanied by over 50 code samples that allow students to run
code and implement their designs and benchmark them.
Skills-based Presentation helps lower the barrier to open-source
implementations. Specific Linux-based examples are located in the
appendices.
Strong Learning System helps students follow the key points
of the text. "A Packet's Life" from the server and router perspectives
clearly illustrates how to trace packet flow in code.
Contents
Chapter 1: Fundamentals
Chapter 2: Physical Layer
Chapter 3: Link Layer
Chapter 4: Internet Protocol Layer
Chapter 5: Transport Layer
Chapter 6: Internet Services
Chapter 7: Internet QoS
Chapter 8: Network Security