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CptS 455: Introduction to Computer Networks

Catalog Information
Course Number: 
455
Credits: 
3
Offered: 
Fall
Pre-Requisites
CptS 360: Systems Programming
Dependent Courses: 
Class Information
Objectives: 

Introduce concepts and fundamental issues of computer networks.

Topics: 
  • Introduction (3)
  • Link Layer (services, error detection & correction, CRC, data link protocols)  (6)
  • MAC Layer (channel allocation, MAC protocols, Ethernet)  (9)
  • Network Layer (design issues, routing, internet routing)  (9)
  • Transport Layer (socket programming, transport protocols, UDP, TCP)  (9)
  • Application layer (DNS, email, WWW)  (9)
  • Wireless networks (time-permitting)
Requirements
Textbooks/References: 

Andrew S. Tannenbaum, Computer Networks, (4th ed.), Prentice Hall, 2002.
Michael J. Donahoo and Kenneth L. Calvert, The Pocket Guide to TCP/IP Sockets (C Version), Morgan Kaufmann, 2001.

Computer Usage: 

Students are required to complete approximately three programming assignments during the semester. These assignments are of moderate complexity and involve the implementions of networked applications or protocols.

Professor/Coordinator: 
Sirisha Medidi
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