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Course Description
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Course Name
Computer Networks
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Host University
Maynooth University
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Location
Dublin, Ireland
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Area of Study
Computer Science
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
CS141 or equivalent, CS240 or equivalent.
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
ISA offers course level recommendations in an effort to facilitate the determination of course levels by credential evaluators.We advice each institution to have their own credentials evaluator make the final decision regrading course levels.
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ECTS Credits
5 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits2
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units3
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Introduction to networking: history, evolution and architectural elements of networking, network types, layered models, OSI and TCP/IP models. Physical layer: application of information theory to communications, transmission media, the telephone system, modulation, multiplexing. Data-link layer: framing, error detection and correction, flow control, sliding window protocols, case study of real-world protocol. Medium access control sub-layer: the channel allocation problem, ALOHA protocols, CSMA and CSMA/CD, IEEE 802 standards. Network layer: network layer organisation, routing, congestion control, Internet Protocol (IP), Internet control protocols. Transport layer: transport layer services, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), connection-management, two army problem.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.
Please reference fall and spring course lists as not all courses are taught during both semesters.
Please note that some courses with locals have recommended prerequisite courses. It is the student's responsibility to consult any recommended prerequisites prior to enrolling in their course.