Introduction to Networking

By the end of this course students should be able to:

• Describe computer networks and identify key components of networks
• Discuss the principles of networking applications and protocols such as HTTP, SMTP, and FTP
• Describe peer to peer networks
• Explain the principles behind the transport layer, multiplexing and demultiplexing, reliable data transfer, flow control, congestion control, and TCP and UDP
• Explain the principles behind the network services such as network layer service model forwarding versus routing
• Describe how routers work, including path selection, broadcast, and multicast
• Describe IP protocol, routing algorithms, and routing protocols that are used today on the Internet RIP OSPF and BGP
• Discuss multiple access protocols, local area network, VLANs, Ethernet
• Explain the principles of network security, cryptography, confidentiality, identification, message integrity
• Describe common network security technologies such as firewalls and intrusion detection systems

Course Outline:

• Week 1 – Overview of computer networking
• Week 2 – Application layer
• Week 3 – Transport layer
• Week 4 – Network layer
• Week 5 – Link layer
• Week 6 – Overview of network security
• Week 7 – Exam

Introduction to Networking

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