Computer Networks
A.Y. 2020/2021
Learning objectives
The course of Computer Networks is the first course on networking and has the main objective of providing the founding concepts of the Internet protocols by analyzing protocols and services at the different layers of the hierarchical architecture
Expected learning outcomes
Students know the founding concepts of a packet switched network, can design and dimension the main network equipments and are able to configure a small local area network
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Synchronous lectures on the Zoom platform, with an audio recording of the lesson on Ariel. The exams will be written.
Course syllabus
Hierarchical architecture
Services and protocols at:
- layer 1
- layer 2 both broadcast and mesh topologies
- layer 3 - IP and routing
- layer 4 - TCP and UDP
- layer 7 - different protocols at layer 7
Services and protocols at:
- layer 1
- layer 2 both broadcast and mesh topologies
- layer 3 - IP and routing
- layer 4 - TCP and UDP
- layer 7 - different protocols at layer 7
Prerequisites for admission
Fundamental knowledge of algorithms, operating systems and computer architectures
Teaching methods
Lectures
Teaching Resources
Fred Halsall - Networking and Internet, V edition, Pearson
INF/01 - INFORMATICS - University credits: 12
Laboratories: 48 hours
Lessons: 72 hours
Lessons: 72 hours
Professor(s)
Reception:
By appointment via email
Office (via Celoria 18, 7th floor, room 7019)
Reception:
Friday 11,30 am - 12,30 am