Computer Network

Course Objectives:
At the end of the course, the students will be able to:
1. Build an understanding of the fundamental concepts of data communication and computer networking.
2. Understand how errors detected and corrected that occur in transmission
3. How collisions to be handled when many stations share a single channel
4. Know about routing mechanisms and different routing protocols
5. Understand transport layer functions
6. Know about different application layer protocols

Learning Outcomes:
After completing this course the student must demonstrate the knowledge and ability to:
1. Describe the basis and structure of an abstract layered protocol model
2. Independently understand basic computer network technology.
3. Identify the different types of network topologies and protocols.
4. Enumerate the layers of the OSI model and TCP/IP. Explain the function(s) of each layer.
5. Identify the different types of network devices and their functions within a network
6. Understand and building the skills of subnetting and routing mechanisms.
7. Familiarity with the basic protocols of computer networks, and how they can be used to assist in network
design and implementation
8. Understand how the Internet works today.
9. Conversant with primitives of network application programming.