The goal of this course is to introduce foundations of computer networks. The course covers the topics of physical layer of networking, computer hardware, transmission systems, Internet protocols, routing, up to the application layer. It introduces basic computer networking concepts as building blocks for later specialization.
In the scope of this course, we explore the following topics:
- Introduction and general concepts
Communication Protocols, ISO OSI Reference Model
Computer Networks - Computer Networks
Network principles
Network topologies and components
Logical Link Control, Medium Access Control
Local Area Networks, Ethernet
Wide Area Networks - Internet Protocols
Internet/Intranet: the TCP/IP Reference Model
Network protocols (the Internet Protocol, routing protocols)
Quality of Service in the Internet
Transport protocols (TCP and UDP) - Application Protocols in the Internet
DNS
Higher level protocols (FTP, HTTP, SMTP) - Secure Networking in Untrustworthy Environments
Further information:
| Module: | 4.7 BING, 4th semester |
| ECTS Credits: | 3 |
| Organization: | Lecture and exercise. |
| Language: | English or German (depending on students' preference) |
| Lecturer: | Prof. Dr. Thomas Engel |
| Mandatory: | Yes |
| Rating: | Final exam and active participation in exercises. |