Introduction to Computer Networks
EDG502 Introduction to Computer Networks
Professor: Dimitris TSOLIS | Course outline [pdf file]
This course aims at introducing the basic concepts of Computer Networks to the students.
The issues being analyzed include:
- Network models.
- The OSI reference model.
- Network taxonomy: LAN, MAN, WAN.
- Network structure.
- Network Topologies.
- Interconnection methodologies and design techniques.
- Communication protocols.
- TCP/IP and the Internet.
- Applications: FTP, SMTP, HTTP, WWW.
- Current trends: Wireless networks, Peer to Peer Networks, Optical Networks, Broadband networks.
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