CSCI5211: Data Communications and Computer Networks
3 Credits
Concepts, principles, protocols, and applications of computer networks. Layered network architectures, data link protocols, local area networks, network layer/routing protocols, transport, congestion/flow control, emerging high-speed networks, network programming interfaces, networked applications. Case studies using Ethernet, Token Ring, FDDI, TCP/IP, ATM, Email, HTTP, and WWW.
prereq: [4061 or instr consent], basic knowledge of [computer architecture, operating systems, probability], grad student