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This document outlines an introductory course in computer networking, aimed at undergraduates and MS students, covering principles and practices of networking with a focus on Internet architecture and protocols. The course includes various parts such as application, transport, network, link layers, wireless networks, and network security, with a mix of lectures, programming assignments, and exams. Prerequisites include knowledge of algorithms, operating systems, and programming skills, and the course will utilize the textbook 'Computer Networking: A Top Down Approach'.

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This document outlines an introductory course in computer networking, aimed at undergraduates and MS students, covering principles and practices of networking with a focus on Internet architecture and protocols. The course includes various parts such as application, transport, network, link layers, wireless networks, and network security, with a mix of lectures, programming assignments, and exams. Prerequisites include knowledge of algorithms, operating systems, and programming skills, and the course will utilize the textbook 'Computer Networking: A Top Down Approach'.

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Computer Networking

Alireza Jomeiri
jomeiri@[Link]

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What is this course about?
introductory (first) course in computer networking
 learn principles of computer networking
 learn practice of computer networking
 Internet architecture/protocols as case study
 by the time you are finished ……

Goals:
 learn a lot (not just factoids, but principles and
practice)
 have fun (well, it should be interesting, at least)

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Course information
 introductory (first) course in computer networking
 who is this course for?
 undergrads, MS students
 prerequisites:
 algorithms, Operating Systems, programming skills
 course materials:
 text: Computer Networking: A Top Down
Approach Featuring the Internet, J.
Kurose & K. Ross, Addison Wesley, 3rd ed.,
2004
 ،‫ انتشارات نص‬،‫ نوشته احسان ملکیان‬، ‫اصول مهندسی اینترنت‬
.‫ویراست دوم‬

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Course information (more)

 broadcast email: jomeiri@[Link]


 more later

 workload:
Coursework approx %
Presence 10%
Presentation(Optional) 10%
written homeworks 20%
midterm 20%
Final 50%

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Course Overview:

Part 1: Introduction (2 classes, text: Chapter 1)


 what is the Internet, What is a protocol?
 network edge, network core, network access
 physical media
 delay, loss in packet-switched networks
 protocol layers, service models
 Internet backbones, NAPs and ISPs
 brief history of networking, Internet

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A top-down approach:
We’ll cover networking
top-down
 end-system applications,
end-end transport
 network core: routing,
hooking nets together
 link-level protocols, e.g.,
Ethernet
 other stuff: security,
mobility, management,

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Course Overview:

Part 2: Application Layer (4 classes, text: Ch. 2)


 principles of application-layer protocols
 World Wide Web: HTTP
 file transfer: FTP
 electronic mail in the Internet
 the Internet's directory service: DNS
 socket programming
PROGRAMMING ASSIGNMENT 1

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Course Overview:
Part 3: Transport Layer (6 classes, text Ch. 3)
 Transport-layer services and principles
 Multiplexing and demultiplexing applications
 Connectionless transport: UDP
 Principles of reliable of data transfer MIDTERM
 TCP case study EXAM (approx)

PROGRAMMING ASSIGNMENT 2
 Principles of congestion control
 TCP congestion control

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Course Overview:

Part 4: Network Layer (5 classes, text: Ch. 4)


 introduction and network service model
 what’s inside a router?
 routing principles (algorithms)
 hierarchical routing
 IP: the Internet Protocol
 Internet routing: RIP, OSPF, BGP

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Course Overview:
Part 5: Link Layer, LANs (4 classes, text: Ch. 5)
 introduction, services
 error detection, correction
 multiple access protocols, LANs
 LAN addresses, ARP
 Ethernet
 PPP: the Point-to-Point protocol
 A network as a link layer: ATM, MPLS

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Course Overview:
Part 6: Wireless and Mobile Networks (3
classes, Ch 6)
 wireless link characteristics
 the wireless link:
 802.11
 cellular Internet access
 mobility principles
 mobility in practice:
 mobile IP
 mobility in cellular networks

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Course Overview:
Part 7: Network Security (3 classes, text: Ch. 7)
 what is network security?
 principles of cryptography
 authentication: Who are you?
 integrity
 key distribution, certification
 firewalls
 attacks, countermeasures
 case studies: secure e-mail, SSL, IPsec, 802.11

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End of course overview

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