TELCOM 2100 FUNDAMENTALS OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Fundamentals of network technology based on a layered protocol stack. Telephone network and internet architecture. Summary of upper layer protocols (HTTP, SMTP), transport protocols (UDP, TCP), and network protocols (IP). Analysis of link layer protocols and their performance. Overview of local area networks (CSMA/CD and CSMA/CA). Introduction to cables and signals.

Academic Career: Graduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Grad LG/SNC Basis
Course Requirements: PROG: School of Information Science or Sch Computing and Information; PLAN: Excluded Plans = Library & Information Science (MLIS, PHD, CERT-Advanced)
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3