Data Communications and Computer Networks - CSC 425

This course gives the student the necessary background to understand existing communication systems and enable him or her the design and the analysis of computer networks. Covered topics are: LANs, wireless technologies, packet switching, routing technologies, ISO reference model, Internet Protocols (IP, ARP/RARP, DHCP, ICMP, IGMP, TCP, UDP), throughput and delay calculation.
Prerequisites: CSC 218 or CSC 312 or MIS 345 or EEN 323 or CSC 345.