Principles and Practices of Communication Networks. 3 credits

Catalog description

Introduces principles of computer networks and applications to Internet. Discusses details of layering, protocols, performance, resource allocation, management, security and other contemporary issues related to networks. Examples of course material are protocols such as HTTP(S), DNS, TCP/IP, RSVP, SNMP, algorithms such as Dijkstra's link state routing; and security measures such as firewalls and encryption, the principles behind them and analysis of performance. Notes: No substitutions can be made for this class. Offered by Info Sciences & Technology . May not be repeated for credit.