Data Transmission and Communications Basics (Multiplexing, Modulation, Modems); Networks (Classification, Topologies , Software, Reference Models, Example – The Internet) Host to Network Layer (Cabling, Media Access Methods, LAN Architectures – ETH, WiFI, Token Ring) Network Layer (Networking Devices, IPv4 & IPv6) Transport Layer (TCP, UDP, Berkley sockets I/F) Application Layer (DNS, Mail, WWW) & Security issues
(8 hours/first semester)
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Course attendance is mandatory.
Here is more information around the main subjects of the course. The course is structured in four main layers following the architecture and model of the Inernet.