UE Computer networks

ECUE's code : SMUFN115

This course give 3.0 ECTS.

Structure

EUR DS4H

Disciplinary domain

Informatique

Campus

Campus SophiaTech Les Lucioles

Course's level

Master 1

Semester

Semestre impair

Language

Anglais , Français

PRESENTATION

This course aims to present the architecture of the computer networks from a protocol perspective.

First, networking basics are introduced, paying a special attention to how network services are organized in layers and how these services are implemented by standardized protocols. Then, the different layers in the protocol stack are explored following a top–down approach. Finally, at each layer main protocols, algorithms, and mechanisms are detailed.

Course's manager(s)

Ramon Aparicio Pardo , Chadi Barakat

In class

12h of lectures
12h of directed studies

PREREQUISITES

Before the start of the course, I must ...

Know how to handle a machine as a user and as a developer, that means: (1) administrate your Operating System; and, (2) program (at least basically) in C, python and/or java.
Install on your laptop the software used in lab activities, such as Wireshark, Oracle VirtualBox hypervisor or equivalent depending on the hardware architecture of the laptop.

OBJECTIVES

By the end of this course, I should be able to...

Know the architecture of the computer networks and the main network protocols, namely the triplet HTTP/TCP/IP.

CONTENT

Session 1. INTRODUCTION / APPLICATIONS LAYER.

Packet switching, performance (delay, throughput, …), protocol stack (layers) –‐ Services Application layer.
Session 2. APPLICATIONS LAYER.

DNS, HTTP, FTP, email protocols
Session 3. TRANSPORT LAYER

UDP and TCP protocols, Sockets.
Session 4. TRANSPORT LAYER ALGORITHMS & MECHANISMS (TCP)

Congestion control, TCP throughput, TCP fairness.
Session 5. NETWORK LAYER PRESENTATION.

Services (addressing, routing, fragmentation), IP Protocol.
Session 6. NETWORK LAYER ALGORITHMS & MECHANISMS.

NAT, routing algorithms (inter AS, intra AS).
Session 7. LINK LAYER PRESENTATION.

Services, Ethernet Protocol, MAC addresses, hub vs switch vs router.
Session 8. LINK LAYER ALGORITHMS & MECHANISMS

MAC (Aloha, CSMA–CD), IEEE 802.11.

Access to complete Syllabus (Authentification required)

Important

This syllabus has no contractual value. Its content is subject to change throughout this year: be aware to the last updates