Computer Network

1. Course description

This course provides students with the foundational knowledge of computer network developing through layers of reference models from the Link, Network, Transport, Session, Presentation and Application layer. The protocols and services of each layers are throughly discussed, and network security will also be learned.

2.    Course Goals

-        Explain the importance of reference models in the computer network subject matter;

-    Explain the transmission of data over the network aligning with network protocols through procol stack, the data unit at each layer such as datagrams, packets or frames;

-        Explain the functions and characteristic of protocols in TCP/IP protocol suite;

-        Analyze network data unit at frame (Ethernet), packet (IP) and TCP Stream level;

-        Explain the various aspects of network security and underlying technologies;

-        Install and Configure common services at application layer;

-        Demonstrate ability to use softwares or virtualization solution to setup network infrastructure and services.

3. Syllabus

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4.    Ethics:

Students must demonstrate that they accomplished themselves all exercises and projects. Those students who cheat or commit plagiarism will be imposed punishment.

5.             References

-          Lecture notes

-          Textbooks:

(1) Computer Network 5^th Edition, Tanenbaum / Wetherall, Prentice Hall, ISBN-10: 0132126958 • ISBN-13: 9780132126953

(2) Computer Networking Illuminated, Diane Barrett/Todd king, JONES AND BARTLETT PUBLISHERS, ISBN 0-7637-2676-1

(3) Computer Network, A Top-Down Approach 6th Edition, James F. Kuross, Keith W. Ross, Pearson, ISBN-13: 978-0-13-285620-1

Web:

 http://tcpipguide.com/

Video notes:

          http://tinyurl.com/lkp7bsz