COMPUTER NETWORKS

Catalog description

Covers current computer network architectures, protocols, and applications. Topics include: digital networks and the Internet, network architecture, network layers, services and communication protocols, the application layer, the transport layer, the network layer, the data link layer, wireless and mobile networks, and ethical issues with digital networks. Emphasis on Internet and current communication protocols, and the engineering trade-offs of network design and implementation. Includes hands-on sockets programming coursework. Pre-requisites: A grade of 'C' or better in CS-311 .