2016-2017 Catalog

ECE 436 Communications Networks

This course introduces computer communications and data networks. The course includes background material in probability and queuing theory, a description of all seven OSI (Open Systems Interconnections) layers with protocols, applications of data networks, and a brief introduction of ISDN technology. Students will animate and evaluate the performance of hypothetical topologies of communications networks. Lecture. Not open to students having taken CS 403.

Prerequisite

ECE 331

Offered

Spring semester

Instructor

Jouny