CISC 450 - Computer Networks I (3cr.)

Credit(s): 3

COMPUTER NETWORKS I
Component: Lecture
Foundation principles, architectures and techniques employed in computer and communication networks. Focuses on mechanisms used in TCP/IP protocol suite. Topics include connection management, end-to-end reliable data transfer, sliding window protocols, quality of service, flow control, congestion control, routing, LANs, framing, error control, analog versus digital transmission, packet versus circuit switching, multiplexing.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
Crosslisted: May be crosslisted with CPEG 419. PREREQ: CISC 260 or CPEG 222. RESTRICTIONS: Knowledge of probability and statistics recommended. Credit cannot be received for both CISC450 and any of the following courses: CISC 250, CPEG 419, CISC650, ELEG651.

Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring

General Education Objectives:
Read Critically Analyze Arguments and Information Reason QuantitativelyReason Computationally