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MSEC 520 - Networking Principles

Credits: 2
Not Repeatable for Credit
Offered by School of Business

Introduction to the principles guiding the design and operation of modern communication networks; using the structure provided by layered service models, this course explores systematically the architecture and protocols of large, decentralized networks. Topics include medium access control in local area networks, switching, routing, and addressing, reliable and secure transport, flow and congestion control. Throughout, examples are drawn from the suite of Internet protocols.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Executive MS in Management of Secure Information Systems.
Schedule Type: LEC
Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 2
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0
When Offered: Fall

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