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EE 455: Introduction to Computer Networks

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

Introduce concepts and fundamental issues of computer networks.

Topics: 
  • Introduction (3 hrs)
  • Link Layer (Services, error detection & correction, CRC, data link protocols) (6 hrs)
  • MAC Layer (Channel allocation, MAC protocols, Ethernet) (9 hrs)
  • Network Layer (Design Issues, Routing, Internet Routing) (9 hrs)
  • Transport Layer (Socket Programming, Transport Protocols, UDP, TCP) (9 hrs)
  • Application Layer (DNS, Email, WWW) (9 hrs)
  • 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.

Professor/Coordinator: 
Sirisha Medidi
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