CS 640: Introduction to Computer Networks Fall 2007 |
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First class on Sep 4, 2007. See you all then!
CS 640 is an introductory course to the broad field of computer
networking. Broadly-speaking, in this course, we will discuss the
principles and practice of networking. In particular, we will examine
the performance and design tradeoffs in the implementation of network
protocols and network applications. The coursework involves a mixture
of problem sets, wide-area experiments, programming assignments,
optional readings and optional operator interviews, and is geared at
helping students learn how modern day computer networks are designed,
how they operate, how they are managed, and how the different aspect
of today's networks will evolve over time.
Topics to be covered include: link layer technologies, MAC protocols,
intra and inter-domain routing, congestion/flow/error control,
addressing and naming, multi-cast, peer-to-peer applications, wireless
networking, and network security. Lecture notes will be distributed
prior to each class.
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