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     CSC/ECE 570 Computer Networks
 

Detailed description and related performance issues of OSI layers two and three for wide-area networks, well-known standards for local and wide area networks such as Ethernet and TCP/IP, and basic random access mechanisms for local area networks. 3 credit hours

  
     

Prerequisite
  

Undergraduate courses in probability and statistics, computer organization and logic and in elementary linear algebra or consent of instructor.

 
Course Objectives  

To impart to the student an understanding of the fundamental concepts of computer networking, knowledge of the basic taxonomy and terminology of the computer networking area.

To introduce the student to advanced networking concepts, preparing the student for entry to advanced courses in computer networking.

To allow the student expertise in some specific areas of networking. The stress is on theoretical and conceptual development rather than practical experience with specific technologies.

 
Course Requirements  

HOMEWORK: Assigned

EXAMINATIONS: Two (2) exams

SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS: MATLAB software is optional

PROJECTS: May be assigned

 
Computer and Internet Requirements  

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Instructor  

Dr. Rudra Dutta, Associate Professor
Dept. of Computer Science
North Carolina State University
Room 3260, Engineering Building - II (EB II)
Campus Box 8206
Raleigh, NC 27695-8206

Phone: (919) 515-8650
Fax: (919) 515-7896
E-mail: dutta@csc.ncsu.edu
Instructor Website: http://www.csc.ncsu.edu/faculty/dutta/