CSE461: Introduction to Computer-Communication Networks

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Computer network architectures, protocol layers, network programming. Transmission media, encoding systems, switching, multiple access arbitration. Network routing, congestion control, flow control. Transport protocols, real-time, multicast, network security.

CSE 143; either MATH 390/STAT 390, STAT 391, IND E 315, or CSE 321.

Computer network architectures, protocol layers, network programming. Transmission media, encoding systems, switching, multiple access arbitration. Network routing, inter-domain routing, congestion control, flow control. Transport protocols, real-time, network security.

"Computer Networks: A Systems Approach", 3rd edition, Larry Peterson and Bruce Davie

To provide students with an understanding of how to construct large-scale computer networks. This includes an appreciation of the fundamental problems that arise in building networks, the design principles that are of proven value, and the common implementation technologies that are in use today.

This course introduces the basics of networking, ranging from transmitting bits over wires to the Web and distributed computing. We focus on the inter-networking issues in-between these two extremes. We will cover protocol layering in general and the following topics in particular: framing, error correction, packet and circuit switching, multi-access protocols (Ethernet), queuing, addressing and forwarding (IP), distance vector and link state routing, reliable transport, congestion control (TCP), and security.

Class: 3 days per week, 1 hour Sections: 1 day per week, 1 hour Labs: as needed for project and assignments

(c) an ability to design a computing system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability

(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve computer engineering problems

(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data

(k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern computer engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

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