Computer Network Architecture

General

Prefix

ECE

Course Number

423

Course Level

Undergraduate

College/School

College of Science and Engineering

Description

Data communication basics, network architecture and protocols, fundamentals of computer and communications networks, network simulation and analysis. Special emphasis on hardware. Labs with design emphasis. Additional projects for graduate credit.

Prerequisites

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Describe the basic components in computer networks and data/voice systems, their characteristics and functions.

Outcome

Explain the concepts and designs of network architectures and protocols for the physical and data link layers.

Outcome

Assess data communications and networking using the Internet (TCP/IP-based packet switching) and other types of networks (Frame Relay, ATM, Token Ring, etc.)

Outcome

Identify security weaknesses and implement security controls for communication networks.

Dependencies

Programs

ECE423 is a completion requirement for: