Computer Networking I (5cr)

Objectives

After completing the course, the student will be able to design, develop, configure and maintain a small home or office network. Furthermore, the student will understand the basic concepts of networking applications design and development.During this course the student will:- get fundamental knowledge about computer communications;- understand the concepts of addressing and routing;- practice building and configuring a realistic small home/office network;- become familiar with Internet protocols: TCP/IP, Ethernet, HTTP, DNS, etc.- be able to identify the basic elements of a computer network and explain their functions;- get a clear overview of existing and future Internet technologies and receive orientation for the networking courses available in TUNIBe aware that this course is a mandatory prerequisite for *all* the courses on networking.

Content

Core contentComputer Networks and the Internet:- Introduction to data communications- Layering and protocol architectures- Physical layer fundamentalsLink Layer and Local Area Networks:- Link layer and error control- LAN fundamentals- MAC techniques- EthernetNetwork Layer and Routing:- Internet layer protocols- IP addressing- ForwardingTransport Layer:- Transport layer protocols- Flow control- Congestion control- POSIX SocketsApplication Layer:- Application layer protocols- HTTP

Further information

Official language for the fall implementation is English.Official language for the spring implementation is Finnish.This course is intended as an introduction to Computer Networking and other courses on computer communications:Networking Laboratory INetworking Laboratory IIComputer Networking IINetwork Analysis and Dimensioning Seminars Course on Networking Special Course on NetworkingAdditional labs are available as part of Networking Laboratory I, and are highly recommended to guarantee maximal effect from this course.