Course Information

Short Intro

The objective of this course is to provide a complete introduction to Computer Networking.

Description

This course was assigned to me under the “same course, same content” rule, so I do not have much freedom in deciding what knowledge to share.

Prerequisites

We expect you to have the following skills before taking this course:

Required：

• Data Structure and Algorithms
• Proficient in one programming language (C recommended).

Recommended：

• Computer Architecture
• Operating System

Teaching Plan

This course is organized into a 8-week session (4 hours per week). The main contents are listed below:

1. Computer Networks and the Internet 导言
2. The Physical Layer 物理层
3. The Link Layer 数据链路层
4. The Network Layer 网络层
5. The Transport Layer 运输层
6. The Application Layer 应用层

Tutorials are designed to consistent with lectures:

1. Getting Started and the Physical Layer 常用命令、实验工具、物理层实验
2. The Link Layer 链路层实验
3. The Network Layer 网络层实验
4. The Transport Layer 运输层实验
5. The Application Layer 应用层实验

Schedule

Multiple time; multiple locations.

Tutorials: see Computer Networking Tutorial

Methodology

Problem-solving oriented, equal emphasis on lecture and practice.

以解决实际问题为导向，教学与实践并重。

Each lecture is roughly organized into 3 progressive units:

1. Core Concepts 核心概念: provides elementary knowledge of the topic
2. Advanced Discussion 进阶讨论: provides in-depth understanding, mathematical formulations
3. Practical Skills 实践技巧: provides problem-solving skills through hands-on programming training

Evaluation

• Attendance & participation: 10%
• Understanding of topics: 20%
• Practical exercises: 20%
• Final exam/project: 50%

Textbook

Not mandatory but recommended:

• J.F. Kurose, K.W. Ross, Computer Networking: a Top Down Approach.

Resource

• Computer Networking: a Top Down Approach (8th edition)¹
• eNSP simulator installation software²