CMPT 400 Outline

THE KING'S UNIVERSITY

COURSE NUMBER:

CMPT 400

COURSE TITLE:

Computer Networks

NAME OF INSTRUCTOR:

Dr Michael Janzen

CREDIT WEIGHT AND WEEKLY TIME DISTRIBUTION:

credits 3(hrs lect 3 - hrs sem 0 - hrs lab 3)

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

An overview of the field of computer networking. Topics include architecture, layering, multiplexing, addressing and address mapping, routing, naming, network software development, distributed systems, security and the Internet.

Prerequisites: CMPT 330

REQUIRED TEXTS:

Irwin, J. and Wu C. (2013), Introduction to Computer Networks and Cybersecurity, CRC Press.

MARK DISTRIBUTION IN PERCENT:


Lecture Assignments	10%
Laboratory Work	4%
Reports	20%
Project	15%
Tests	26%
Final Exam	25%

	100%

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

This course is intended to introduce students to computer networking. Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Students will be able to explain the hierarchical structure of networks using a five layer and seven layer model
Program applications that employ network technologies
Simulate a networking protocol

TOPIC OUTLINE:

Introduction

Overview

Structure

OSI Model

Sockets

Review of Threads

Hyper Text Transfer Protocol

Specification and Overview

GET and POST messages

The HTTP Response message

Persistent and Non-persistent HTTP

Physical Layer

Encoding Schemes

Modems

Wireless

Data Link Layer

Media Access Control

Ethernet

Point-to-Point Protocol

Network Layer

Datagrams

Internet Protocol (IP)

Routing

Transport Layer

Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)

User Datagram Protocol (UDP)

Higher Layers

Session Layer

Presentation Layer

Application Layer

Other Topics as Time Allows

Social Implication of Networks

Topics in Cyber-security

Required texts, assignments, and grade distributions may vary from one offering of this course to the next. Please consult the course instructor for up to date details.