All first year courses. Algorithms and Data Structure + Lab, Computational Systems + Lab, Theoretical Computer Science, and Operating Systems + Lab.

• Knowledge of general principles and concepts of computer networks.
• Knowledge of network technologies such as Ethernet, Token Rings, and Wireless.
• Knowledge of Packet-Switching and Routing technologies
• Knowledge of Internet Protocols (IP, TCP, and UDP).
• Ability to design basic network services with sockets
• Improved system programming skills.

This is an introductory course on computer networking. The goals are:

• Introduce the basic terminology, technologies and standards in computer networks.
• Introduce the principles and underlying theory of data communication systems.
• Provide an understanding of the fundamental concepts of networks and associated protocols (in the context of the OSI and Internet layered reference models).
• Provide students with ``hands on'' experience by building and using network services.

• General principles of computer networks and data communications
• Transmission media and physical communication
• OSI and TCP/IP reference models
• Application Layer (HTTP, FTP, Telnet, DNS, SMTP/POP, etc.)
• Socket interface, client-server model
• Transport Layer (TCP and UDP)
• Network Layer (IP, IPv6 and Mobile IP)
• Routing
• Data Link Layer and LANs
• LAN interconnections (hubs, bridges, switches)
• ATM
• Multimedia on Internet (Voice, Video, QoS)
• Computer Networks Lab

Mandatory:

1. Computer Networking, 2nd ed. by J.F. Kurose and K.W. Ross (2002) Addison-Wesley Longman, Inc., New York, NY

Optional:

1. Computer Networks 3rd edition, by Andrew S. Tanenbaum, Prentice Hall, 1996
2. Internetworking with TCP/IP: Principles, Protocols, and Architecture 3rd edition, by Douglas E. Comer, Prentice Hall, 1995
3. TCP/IP Illustrated: Volume 1, by W R Stevens, Addison-Wesley, 1994
4. Data and Computer Communications 5th edition, by William Stallings, Prentice Hall, 1997
5. Computer Networks: A Systems Approach, by L. L. Peterson and B. S. Davie, Morgan Kaufmann Publishers, 2nd Edition, 1999