Introduction to Computer Networks
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Course Outcomes: By the end of this course, students will
• Describe the key concepts in computer networks and the role of computers in communications
• Demonstrate the ability to do fundamental network programming
• Demonstrate the understanding of application layer protocols
• Demonstrate the understanding of transport layer protocols
• Describe the forwarding and routing protocols in network layer
• Discuss the protocols in link layer
Textbook: Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach featuring Internet 7th edition, Kurose and Ross, Addison Wesley, ISBN-10: 0-13-285620-4, ISBN-13: 978-0-13-285620-1.
| Lecture Module | Assignments |
|---|---|
| Internet and Network Core (M1) | |
| OSI Model and Network Security (M2) | Homework 1 |
| Introduction to Application Layer (M3) | Programming Assignment 1/Quiz 1 |
| Email, FTP, and DNS (M4) | Homework 2 |
| P2P and Internet Video (M5) | Programming Assignment 2/Quiz 2 |
| Introduction to Transport Layer (M6) | Homework 3 |
| TCP Overview (M7) | Quiz 3 |
| Review and Midterm Exam | Midterm Exam |
| Services Offered by TCP (M8) | Programming Assignment 2/Quiz 4 |
| Introduction to Network Layer (M9) | Homework 4 |
| IPv4 and IPv6 (M10) | Programming Assignment 4/Quiz 4 |
| Routing Algorithms and ICMP (M11) | Homework 5 |
| Introduction to Link Layer (M12) | Programming Assignment 5/Quiz 5 |
| Multiple Access Protocol (M13) | Homework 6 |
| ARP, Ethernet, and Switches (M14) | Quiz 6 |
| Finals Week | Comprehensive Final Exam |
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