COMPUTER NETWORK DESIGN AND APPLICATIONS
- Course
- CMPE431 - COMPUTER NETWORK DESIGN AND APPLICATIONS
- Department
- Computer Engineering - English - Undergraduate
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 3
- ECTS
- 7
- T+P+L
- 2 + 0 + 2
- Course Coordinator(s)
- Dr. Safa AWADALLAH
- Prerequisite
Course Description
This course gives basic working principles and the architecture underlying computer networks, and will go over the main components and applications of TCP/IP and the Internet. Course especially focused on Application layer architectures (client/server, peer-to-peer) and protocols (HTTP-web, SMTP-mail, etc), Transport layer operation (reliable transport, congestion and flow control, UDP, TCP);Network layer operation (routing, addressing etc). After completing this course, students will have gained the basic knowledge to understand the architecture of the Internet and how it has evolved. Also they will be able to understand how the Internet works, design and code their own TCP/IP applications and protocols, and solve simple configuration and performance problems that arise in practice.
COMPUTER NETWORK DESIGN AND APPLICATIONS
Evaluation Tools (Active Term)
| Item | Type | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Midterm | Midterm | 35 |
| Final | Final | 45 |
| Lab | Assignment | 10 |
| Lab | Quiz | 10 |
| Total | 100 | |
Course outcomes
- 01 Describe Computer Networks, Networking hardware and provide basic usage scenarios of computer networks
- 02 Know and explain Network Layering. Understand two major network reference models.(OSI & TCP)
- 03 Understand network packet delays and loss problems. Knowing how to calculate network delays.
- 04 Know difference and usage network applications. Apply theoretical information to programming
- 05 Understand and explain different types of application protocols such as HTTP, FTP, SMTP, POP3,IMAP and DNS.
- 06 Know principles of how P2P system is working. And discuss P2P related problems like Copyright infringement and security.
- 07 Apply theoretical knowledge to term project
Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction to the Internet and Computer Networks |
| Week 2 | Network Edge - End Systems, Clients and Servers |
| Week 3 | Network Core - Switching Methods |
| Week 4 | Access Network and Physical Media |
| Week 5 | Delay and Loss in Packet-Switched Networks |
| Week 6 | Protocol Layers and Their Service Models |
| Week 7 | Principles of Network Applications |
| Week 8 | Introduction to Socket Programming |
| Week 9 | - |
| Week 10 | The Web and HTTP Protocol |
| Week 11 | The Web and HTTP Protocol |
| Week 12 | File Transfer Protocol |
| Week 13 | Electronic Mail Protocols(SMTP) |
| Week 14 | Domain Name System |
| Week 15 | P2P File Sharing Systems |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 “Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach”, 8th Edition, by James F. Kurose and Keith W. Ross, published by Pearson Education ©2021.
- 02 W.R. Stevens, B. Fenner, A.M. Rudoff, “Unix Network Programming”, 2004, Pearson Education Inc.
Learning Outcomes
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Program Outcomes
- P01 Should have sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science, and subjects specific to the relevant engineering discipline.
- P02 Should have the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in mathematics, science, and related engineering disciplines in complex engineering problems.
- P03 Should have the ability to detect, define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems.
- P04 Should have the ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods to solve complex engineering problems.
- P05 Should have the ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions.
- P06 Should have the ability to apply modern design methods.
- P07 Should have the ability to develop, select, and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in engineering applications.
- P08 Should have the ability to use information technologies effectively.
- P09 Should have the ability to design experiments, for the study of complex problems or discipline-specific research topics.
- P10 Should have the ability to conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex problems or discipline-specific research topics.
- P11 Should have the ability to work in intradisciplinary teams.
- P12 Should have the ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.
- P13 Should have the skills to work individually.
- P14 Should have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- P15 Should have the knowledge of at least one foreign language.
- P16 Should be able to write effective reports, understand written reports, and prepare design and production reports.
- P17 Should have the ability to make effective presentations.
- P18 Should have the ability to give and have clear and understandable instructions.
- P19 Should gain consciousness (awareness) about the necessity of lifelong learning.
- P20 Should have the ability to access information.
- P21 Should have the ability to follow developments in science and technology and constantly renew himself/herself.
- P22 Should gain the awareness of professional and ethical responsibility and should act in accordance with ethical principles.
- P23 Should gain knowledge about the standards used in engineering applications.
- P24 Should gain knowledge about project management, risk management, and change management practices in business life.
- P25 Should gain awareness about entrepreneurship, and innovation.
- P26 Should gain knowledge about development in sustainability.
- P27 Should gain knowledge about the effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and security at universal and social dimensions and the problems of the age reflected in the field of engineering.
- P28 Awareness should be gained about the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
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