CS 355 - Computer Networks

3 credit(s)
This course provides a solid foundation in the design of a computer network. Topics focus on network standards and standardization bodies, a layered network architecture, circuit and packet switching, streams and datagrams, physical media and network access, media access and LAN addressing, inter-networking and routing, and transport layer services. Also presented are application layer protocols used on the Web, file transfer, and electronic mail; and network security, including cryptography, encryption, and authentication protocols.
Prerequisite(s): CS 114 and CS 211.
Laboratory fee.
Offered Fall 2013, 2015, 2017.

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