Provides a detailed technical study of Internet and Internet-related protocols following a top-down approach through the protocol stack. Bit-level analysis of a large number of Internet and Internet-related protocols, including the study of classic protocol suite principles. Covers real-time and near real-time data streaming, IP mobility, IPv6, and an introduction to Internet security.

The class will basically follow the Kurose and Ross class textbook. A detailed table of contents and syllabus may be quite helpful and can be found on the Addison Wesley Kurose and Ross web site at wps.aw.com/aw_kurose_network_5/. This is a basic summary of the materials covered in this class:

1. Network Fundamentals, Principles and Architectures
   • Evolution of networks and history
   • Key drivers and axioms
   • Layered protocols and service models
   • Core verses edge networks and components
   • Introduction to wireless and mobility
   • Examples of network architectures
2. Application Layer
   • Defining principles for Application Protocols
   • The Web and HTTP
   • Directory Services and DNS systems and architectures
   • E-mail, SMTP, MIME and Access Protocols
   • FTP
   • Basic application requirements for non-real-time and real-time
   • Evolving wireless applications
   • Content distribution: caching and Peer-to-Peer
   • An introduction to network management and SNMP
3. Tansport Layer
   • Defining principles and services of Transport Protocols
   • UDP and TCP
   • Congestion management and control
   • Evolution of TCP's congestion window (Reno & Tahoe)
   • ATM congestion control
4. Network Layer
   • Defining principles and services for Network Layer Protocols
   • IPv4 Addressing and DNS
   • Routing principles and processes
   • IGPs and EGPs
   • NATs
   • Router design and hardware
   • IPv6
   • Multicasting
   • IP mobility and mobile IP
5. Link and Physical Layers
   • Introduction to Coding Theory
   • Error detection and correction codes
   • MPLS
6. Wireless & Mobile Networks
   • Coding principles and introduction to Orthogonal codes and PN sequences
   • DS- and MC-CDMA
   • Wireless basics
   • IEEE 802.11 WiFi and other WLANs such as 802.15 & 16
7. Back To The Top
   • RTP and RTSP
   • Compression
   • Streaming
   • VoIP with H.323 and SIP
   • Integrated services including QoS, scheduling and services
   • RSVP
   • Differential services
   • Label switching
8. Security
   • Introduction to cryptology
   • Authentication
   • Integrity
   • Key management and distribution
   • Attacks
   • Access control and firewalls
   • VPNs

• Gain a thorough and detailed grounding in web-based and Internet protocols.
• Good preparation for technical and vendor certification classes and laboratories.
• Acquire a balanced view of the Internet at different architectural levels.

To provide the advanced student with an understanding of computer networks as they are being deployed today.

TLEN 5330 Data Communications I

Required

If an education officer (EO) is indicated as “required” above, you will need an EO to proctor exams for the course. An EO cannot be a student's relative, friend, coworker, or someone who works for the student. The EO address must be a business address. Provide, change, or update your EO information by completing the EO Information Update form. To ensure we have the most updated EO information, you must provide the EO information every semester – even if it is the same EO.

For those able to come to campus, CAETE provides free proctoring services. Contact us at 303-492-6331 or caete@colorado.edu to schedule an exam appointment.

If you have any questions regarding who qualifies to be an EO, see EO information or contact CAETE.

Kurose and Ross, Computer Networking, A Top-Down Approach Featuring The Internet, 5th ed., Addison Wesley, 2009, ISBN-10: 0136079679, ISBN-13: 978-0136079675.

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