Course Details for A.Y. 2016/2017

Course Objectives

The course is designed to teach students fundamentals of analysis and design of computer networks. Introduction to the basic concepts of computer and communication networks, like flow control, congestion control, end-to-end reliability, routing, framing, error-recovery, multiple access and statistical multiplexing. In-depth presentation of the different networking layers, with emphasis on the Internet reference model. Protocols and architectures such as the TCP, IP, Ethernet, wireless networks etc. are described in order to illustrate important networking concepts.

Course Content

• Computer Networks, the Internet and the World Wide Web
• Application Layer and network applications
• Transport Layer: TCP and UDP
• Network Layer and Routing
• Data Link Layer and Local Area Networks
• Wireless Networking
• Security
• Network management

Assessment Methods and Criteria

To receive credit for F1I063, students must pass the written test (MANDATORY). Extra points are available either developing a personal, individual project (1 to 5 additional points) or an oral test (weighted 33% with the written test).

Textbooks

• James F. Kurose, Keith W. Ross, Computer Networking: a top-down approach, featuring the Internet , Addison Wesley. 2007. Terza edizione o successiva. http://www.aw.com/kurose-ross   
• / Andrew S. Tanenbaum, Computer Networks , Prentice Hall. 2002. Quarta edizione. http://www.cs.vu.nl/~ast   
• / Behrouz A. Forouzan, Computer Networks and Internet    

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