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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:

  1. Explain and apply basic computer networking concepts including (but not limited to):
    • 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
    • Other state of art topics including Wireless and Mobile Networks, and Security in Computer Network.
  2. Explain and apply these transport-layer concepts:
    • UDP protocol
    • TCP protocol
    • Reliable data transfer
    • Flow control
    • Congestion control
  3. Explain and apply these network-layer concepts:
    • IP protocol
    • IPv4 addressing.
    • Routing
  4. 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 #:
   
Homework Assignments:  
Assign a sufficient amount of homework such that all of the above objectives are covered. All
For each homework assignment, include short answer questions that require the student to apply the above objectives. 1-5
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.). 3-5
Optional Projects (The teacher may include these projects at his/her discretion):  
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. 2, 6
Write simple client and server components using Java's socket classes. The student must demonstrate proper functionality in his/her program. 2, 6
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
Write a program that implements a routing algorithm. The student must demonstrate proper functionality in his/her program. 4, 6
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. 6
   
Exams:  
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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