CMSC 4063 - Computer Networks

The course provides an introduction to computer networks with emphasis on the Internet architecture and protocols. Topics include the structure and components of computer networks, layered architectures, medium access control, addressing, circuit-switched and packet switched networks, forwarding, routing, end-to-end data transfer, programming with sockets, application-layer protocols, domain name system, and application architecture.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites: CMSC 2613 AND (STAT 2103 OR concurrent enrollment in STAT 2103) OR (STAT 2113 OR concurrent enrollment in STAT 2113) OR (STAT 4113 OR concurrent enrollment in STAT 4113)