Computer Science 381 Spring 2016

Computer Science 381: Data Communications and Networks will be offered in the spring semester with Bob Roos. Lectures will be held on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9:00 am with a weekly lab session on Thursday at 2:30 pm.

An introduction to the theory and techniques of data communications and network design and analysis. Topics include data communications concepts, layered network architectures, local and wide area networks, protocols, switching, routing, security, and areas of current interest. The protocols of the Internet and the World Wide Web are used throughout to illustrate networking concepts. Students complete a large programming project involving some aspect of networking. One laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CMPSC 112. Offered in alternate years.