Mathematics and Computer Science 343 - Design of Computer Networks

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Macalester College

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This course investigates basic principles for designing and implementing both local area networks (LANs) and wide-area networks (WAN). It will look at 1) physical layer protocols, including transmission media, analog vs. digital communications, and interface design, 2) data link layer protocols, for point-to-point and contentionbased message passing, 3) network layer protocols, for routing, congestion control, and inter-network communication, and 4) transport protocols, for creating error-free end-to-end channels. Each of these concepts will be illustrated using actual communication protocols such as the Ethernet and TCP/IP. The course will also take a brief look at higher level application issues including security (e.g. encryption, authentication), network management, name servers, and multimedia protocols such as JPEG and MPEG. Prerequisites: Computer Science 240 and 221, or consent of instructor. Offered alternate fall semesters; next offered Fall 2009. (4 credits)

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.macalester.edu

Phone Number:

(651) 696-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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