Introduction to fundamental concepts in the design and implementation of computer communication networks, their protocols (OSI model vs TCP/IP protocol stack), applications, circuit and packet switching access networks. Introduction to Application Layer, topics include: Web, HTTP, FTP, Email, DNS, and socket programming. Introduction to Transport Layer, topics include: UDP, TCP, flow control, congestion control. Introduction to Network Layer, topics include: routing principles, IP routing, IPv4, IPv6, broadcast, multicast, unicast. Introduction to Link Layer and local area networks, topics include: error detection/correction, multiple access protocols, LAN, Ethernet. Basics of physical layer and wireless networking and related Security issues.
Intended learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
The student is able to define computer network.
The student's knowledge of OSI model.
The student's knowledge of the basic of computer network management.
The student's knowledge of the concept of computer security.
mental skills
The student compares between different OSI layers.
The student distinguishes between IP ver 4 and IP ver 6.
The student able to derive the appropriate physical components for the design of different types of computer networks.
The student distinguishes between the different media used to transmit data.
Practical and professional skills
The student can apply a special computer network programs for sending and receiving data.
The student can design the addresses of the different computer networks.
The student can apply a special computer network programs for designing different types of computer networks.
The student diagnoses the problems that may occur in computer networks
General and transferable skills
Ability to submit assignments and write reports
The student's ability to create virtual labs via network simulators
The ability to download and install the latest versions on the Internet for network simulator programs.
Teaching and learning methods
Lectures.
Problem-based/inquiry-based learning.
projects.
Methods of assessments
Midterm exam (1) = 25
Midterm exam (2) = 25
Final exam = 50
Course contents
Introduction to Computer Network.
OSI model, Layered architecture.
Introduction to Application layer (HTTP, FTP, DNS, and POP).
Introduction to Transport layer (TCP, UDP, congestion control, flow control).
Introduction to Network layer (routing principle, basic concepts of multicast, broadcast and unicast and any cast.
