ECE 54700 - Introduction To Computer Communication Networks

A qualitative and quantitative study of the issues in design, analysis, and operation of computer communication and telecommunication networks as they evolve toward the integrated networks of the future employing both packet and circuit switching technology. The course covers packet and circuit switching, the OSI standards architecture and protocols, elementary queuing theory for performance evaluation, random access techniques, local area networks, reliability and error recovery, and integrated networks.

Preparation for Course
P: ECE 30200 (or Equivalent).

Cr. 3.
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental principles underlying computer communication networks. [1,3,4;a,e]
2. Demonstrate an ability to obtain mathematical models of networking systems. [1,2,4;a,e]
3. Demonstrate an ability to perform queueing analysis of simpler queueing networks, convergence analysis of routing protocols, and stability analysis of random access mechanisms. [1,2,4;a,e,k]
4. Demonstrate an ability to solve simple network design and optimization problems to meet specifications in though put and delay. [1,4;a,c,e,k]
5. Demonstrate an ability to use simulation tools for network analysis and design. [1,3,4;a,c,e,k]