CS305 — Computer Networks (elective)

Text Book:		Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach, 6th Edition. By James Kurose and Keith Ross. (Addison-Wesley, 2012.)

Description:		The implementation and use of computer networks. Topics include the ISO reference model, communication protocols, local-area and wide-area networks, and wireless communications.

Prerequisites:		CS203 (Computer Organization) or ECE313
Corequisites:		CS205 (Software Engineering)

Students will be able to describe the basic principles of computer networks, the design philosophy of the Internet, and the details of Internet protocols.
Students will learn to design and implement efficient, scalable, and secure network applications.
Student will learn the basics of encryption (symmetric key cryptography and public key cryptography) and how it may be applied in achieving different aspects of network security: confidentiality, authentication, message integrity, and access and availability.

ABET/CAC Outcome 1	Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
ABET/CAC Outcome 2	Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
ABET/CAC Outcome 3	Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
ABET/CAC Outcome 4	Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
ABET/CAC Outcome 5	Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.