Overview

This course introduces the basic concepts and principles underlying packet-based networks, including circuit switching & packet switching, structure of computer networks, types of computer networks. In addition, examples of standard technologies and protocols are given to illustrate the concepts. 

Topics Include

• Layered protocol architecture, OSI reference model, and the internet architecture
• The physical layer: Theoretical basis for data communications, signaling and modulation, multiplexing, transmission media, physical interfaces and protocols
• The data link layer: Error control, cyclic redundancy check, the sliding window flow control mechanism, performance considerations, bit-oriented data link control protocols (HDLC)
• MAC layer bridging and spanning tree protocol
• The network layer: addressing, services (datagram, virtual Circuit), routing algorithms (Bellman Ford, Dijkstra), congestion control, the internet protocol (IP)
• The transport layer: UDP, TCP, TCP congestion control
• The application layer: FTP

Units

3.0

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Certificates and Degrees

• Electrical Engineering MS Degree