Course Description
This is an introductory course on the design and analysis of computer networks. It covers Internet protocols, application layer protocols, routing, wireless communication, and basic network security problems.
Learning Objectives
Students will be able to: 1. Describe the layered communication architecture (OSI and TCP/IP); 2. Describe the principles of routing and design of IP; 3. Develop programs using socket communications; 4. Explain client/server architecture; 5. Explain basic network security problems and solutions; 6. Describe wireless communication protocols and designs