Introduction to Computer Networking

The Internet drives tremendous change in the world while continuously changing and evolving itself. This course teaches the concepts and general principles of the underlying networks of the Internet.

Learn about the structure and components of computer networks, packet switching, and layer architectures as well as a variety of applications. Gain the experience and tools required to use and write protocols. Explore issues of network security.

Topics Include

Web/http, voice-over-IP, p2p file sharing and socket programming
Reliable transport: TCP/IP, reliable transfer, flow control, and congestion control
The network layer: names and addresses, routing
Local area networks: ethernet and switches
Wireless networks and network security