ECE313 Computer Networks I

The course is dealing with basic concepts of computer networking. The students are introduced in the concepts of basic communication mechanisms and protocols, based on the TCP/IP networking stack. During the course, the operation of each layer is examined (Application, Transport, Network, Data Link), as well as different inter-networking technologies and digital support services. Moreover, the students are introduced to the operation of real networking equipment by solving practical problems, with a hands-on approach using networking testbeds.

By the end of the course, the students shall be able to:

• Understand the OSI reference model and concepts of message encapsulation
• Understand and use implementation of protocols used in computer networking
• Use and program networking equipment (switches, routers, etc.) and understand the purpose of each device
• To be able to design and manage in practice local networks, and configure them in order to communicate with other networks
• To use packet capturing software and analyze packet traces in order to conclude on the normal operation of the network