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2016-2017 University Catalog

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INFS 612 - Principles and Practices of Communication Networks

Credits: 3
Not Repeatable for Credit
Offered by Computer Science

Introduces principles of computer networks and applications to Internet. Discusses details of layering, protocols, performance, resource allocation, management, security and other contemporary issues related to networks. Examples of course material are protocols such as HTTP(S), DNS, TCP/IP, RSVP, SNMP, algorithms such as Dijkstra’s link state routing; and security measures such as firewalls and encryption, the principles behind them and analysis of performance.

Prerequisite(s): INFS 501, 515, 519, and SWE 510, or equivalent
Notes: No substitutions can be made for this class.

Schedule Type: LEC
Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0

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INFS 612 - Principles and Practices of Communication Networks