Florida International University

School of Computing and Information Sciences

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Catalog Description: Study Computer network models and protocol layers. Topics include error handling, frames, broadcast networks, channel allocation; network routing algorithms, internetworking, TCP/IP, and ATM protocols.

Prerequisite:

• CDA 4101 Structured Computer Organization or equivalent. 
• Familiarity with at least one high-level programming language (e.g., Java or C++).

Topics:

· Network introduction

• Network history, network architecture
• Net-centric computing and network based applications

· Physical layer

• Transmission media
• Interconnection topology
• Switching technologies

· Link layer

• Framing
• Error control
• Channel allocation

· Network layer

• Static and dynamic routing
• Routing algorithms
• IP and ATM protocols

· Transport layer

• Connection-oriented, connectionless service
• TCP and UDP
• Flow control and congestion control

· Application layer

• Web based application
• HTTP, FTP, SMTP protocols
• client-server socket programming
• Network management
• Domain name system

Course Outcomes:

1. Be familiar with computer network architecture (set of layers and protocols)

2. Be exposed to data transmission - media and local & long distance communication

3. Be exposed to packet transmission in LAN, WAN and the associated protocols

4. Master the internetworking (TCP/IP protocols)

5. Be familiar with static and dynamic routing

6. Be familiar with virtual circuits and ATM protocols

7. Be familiar with flow control and congestion control methods

8. Be exposed to computer network applications

Required Text:

• Computer Networks, 4th Edition, by Andrew S. Tanenbaum, Prentice Hall (ISBN: 0130661023).

Other References:

• Computer Networking, 2nd Edition, Kurose and Ross, Addison Wesley (ISBN: 0201976994).

Other reading material: Class notes.

Grading Policy:

• Exam 1: 10%.
• Exam 2: 10%.
• Exam 3: 10%.
• Final Exam: 30%.
• Class Attendance and Participation: 10%.
• Term Project: 30%.
• Extra Credits: Up to +10%.

Grading Standard: The grading scale is: A: 90 | A-:87 | B+:84 | B: 80 | B-:77 | C+:74 | C: 70 | C-:65 | D+:60 | D: 55 | D-:50. Note that a C- is not a C.

Attendance: Attendance may be taken during each class meeting.

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Last modified 4/28/2007