CS 365: Computer Networking
Course Description:
This course provides an overview of computer networking concepts. Course
topics include (but are not limited to): protocol layer stack, circuit
switching vs. packet switching, connectionless vs. connection-oriented
services, transmission media, routing, Ethernet, LAN topologies. Optionally,
the course may include hands-on projects. For example, students may be asked
to install and configure Linux network applications or write networking
programs. Prerequisite: CS 208 and CS 219. 3:0:3.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course the student should be able to:
- Explain and apply basic computer networking concepts including (but not limited to):
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Basic computer networking concepts including Circuit-switching and
Packet-switching, Residential access networks (point-to-point, dialup
modem, ISDN, ADSL, cable modem), Physical media (twisted pair, coaxial
cable, fiber optic cable), Protocol layer stack, Client-Server paradigm,
and Packet-switched network delay calculation
- Application-layer applications including Telnet, FTP, DNS, HTTP, SMTP
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Other state of art topics including Wireless and Mobile Networks, and
Security in Computer Network.
- Explain and apply these transport-layer concepts:
- UDP protocol
- TCP protocol
- Reliable data transfer
- Flow control
- Congestion control
- Explain and apply these network-layer concepts:
- IP protocol
- IPv4 addressing.
- Routing
- Explain and apply these link-layer and local area network concepts:
- Network topologies - bus, star, ring
- Error detection and correction
- ARP
- Ethernet
- Token ring
- Hubs, switches, and bridges
Assessment Measures:
| Assessment Tool |
Linkage to Learning Outcome #: |
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| Homework Assignments: |
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| Assign a sufficient amount of homework such that all of the above objectives are covered. |
All |
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For each homework assignment, include short answer questions that
require the student to apply the above objectives.
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1-5 |
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For certain homework assignments, the student will be asked to solve a problem(s)
by applying an appropriate networking algorithm (congestion control algorithm,
link state routing algorithm, error detection algorithm, etc.).
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3-5 |
| Optional Projects (The teacher may include these projects at his/her discretion): |
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Install and configure Linux network applications such as telnet, finger, FTP, DNS, Apache web server, etc.
The student must demonstrate proper functionality in his/her installed application.
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2, 6 |
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Write simple client and server components using Java's socket classes. The student must demonstrate proper
functionality in his/her program.
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2, 6 |
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Write a program that implements a transport-layer concept such as reliable data transfer, flow control,
or congestion control. The student must demonstrate proper functionality in his/her program. |
3, 6 |
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Write a program that implements a routing algorithm. The student must demonstrate proper functionality
in his/her program.
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4, 6 |
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Design a LAN or WAN from a given high-level business requirements specification. Use a simple drawing
tool, such as Visio or Word, to show the design details - servers, hosts, gateways, printers, IP addresses, etc.
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6 |
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| Exams: |
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Include one or more of:
short answer, multiple choice, mathematical calculation. |
All |
| Given a problem description, apply an appropriate networking algorithm. |
3-5 |
Textbooks
To view the approved textbook list, click
here.
Additional Information:
If the teacher would like to teach Linux networking concepts, the teacher should contact
Park's IT department for details on how to access Park's Linux server over the Internet.
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