Course Description

An introduction to the design and analysis of computer communication networks.

Topics include:

• Application layer protocols,
• Internet protocols,
• Network interfaces,
• Local and wide area networks,
• Wireless networks,
• Bridging and routing, and current topics

Course Objectives

1. Become familiar with layered communication architectures (OSI and TCP/IP).
2. Understand the client/server model and key application layer protocols.
3. Learn sockets programming and how to implement client/server programs.
4. Understand the concepts of reliable data transfer and how TCP implements these concepts.
5. Know the principles of congestion control and tradeoffs in fairness and efficiency.
6. Learn the principles of routing and the semantics and syntax of IP.
7. Understand the basics of error detection including parity, checksums, and CRC.
8. Know the key protocols for multimedia networking including IntServ and DiffServ for IP.
9. Familiarize the student with current topics such as security, network management, sensor networks, and/or other topics

Course Outline

1. Introduction
2. Computer Networks and the Internet
3. Application Layer
4. Transport Layer
5. The Network Layer
6. The Link Layer: Links, Access Networks, and LANs
7. Wireless and Mobile Networks
8. Multimedia Networking
9. Security in Computer Networks

References

1. Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach, 6th Edition
   James F. Kurose, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
   Keith W. Ross, Polytechnic University, Brooklyn
   ©2013 | Pearson | Cloth Bound with Access Card | 864 pp | ISBN13: 9780132856201
2. CSE 3461/5461: Computer Networking and Internet Technologies
   Adam C. Champion (champion@cse.ohio-state.edu)
   Ph.D. Candidate; Lecturer
   Department of Computer Science and Engineering, The Ohio State University
3. Simon S. Lam (林善成)
   Professor and Regents Chair in Computer Science
   Department of Computer Science
   The University of Texas at Austin
   2317 Speedway, Stop D9500
   Austin, Texas 78712-1757
4. Ken Christensen
   Professor and Interim Chair
   Department of Computer Science and Engineering
   University of South Florida
   4202 East Fowler Avenue, ENB 118
   Tampa, Florida 33620