University Of Edinburgh
Computer Communications And Networks
INFR09027
Iowa State Course Substitution
Computer Networking and Data Communications
CPR E 489
Course Info
International Credits:
10.0
Converted Credits:
3.0
Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Course Description:
This is an introductory course on Computer Communications and Networks, focusing on fundamental concepts, principles and techniques. The course will introduce basic networking concepts, including: protocol, network architecture, reference models, layering, service, interface, multiplexing, switching and standards. An overview of digital communication from the perspective of computer networking will also be provided. Topics covered in this course include: Internet (TCP/IP) architecture and protocols, network applications, congestion/flow/error control, routing and internetworking, data link protocols, error detection and correction, channel allocation and multiple access protocols, communication media and selected topics in wireless and mobile networks. This course will also give hands-on experience in network programming using the socket API.
Review
- Evaluation Date:
- April 8, 2015
- Evaluated:
- Ahmed Kamal