- Overview of Computer Networks & the Internet
- Application Layer
- Transport Layer
- Network Layer & Routing
- Link Layer
- Local Area Networks
Time permitting, the course will also deal with elements of :
- Multimedia Networking
- Network Management
- Security
Course Objectives :
The course will also satisfy the following program objectives :
- Introduce the conceptual foundations of computer network and layered protocol architecture.
- Distinguish between different types of computer networks, such as WANs, LANs, wireless networks, and circuit-packet-switched networks, and between different paradigms of network applications (peer-to-peer / client-server).
- Provide an overview of the Internet architecture and the TCP/IP protocol suite, and details of representative protocols at the application, transport network and data link layers.
- Provide experience in application-layer network programming using TCP and UDP sockets.
- (S1) design, develop, test and evaluate software systems.
- (S3) [have students] apply their knowledge to the solution of practical and useful problems.
- (S7) [give students] substantial exposure to advanced topics in softpwdware and computing systems.
Course Grades : Course grades will be calculated according to the following schema
Projects & Quizzes 40%Midterm 20%
Final Exam 40%
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