TCOM 500 - Introduction to Networks and Protocols

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University of Pennsylvania

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Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate probability and analysis. Course open to Seniors and Graduate Students in SEAS and Wharton. All others need permission of the instructor. This is an introductory course on packet networks and associated protocols that form the basis of today's communication infrastructure, with a particular emphasis on IP based networks such as the Internet. The course introduces the various design and implementation choices that are behind the development of modern networks, and emphasizes basic analytical understanding in motivating those choices. Topics are covered in a mostly "bottom-up" approach, starting with a brief review of physical layer issues such as digital transmission, error correction and error recovery strategies. This is then followed by a discussion of link layer aspects, including multiple access control (MAC) strategies, local area networks (Ethernet, token rings, and 802.11 wireless LANs), and general store-andforward packet switching. Network layer solutions, including IP addressing, naming, and routing are covered next, before exploring transport layer and congestion control solutions such as TCP. Finally, basic approaches for quality-ofservice and network security are examined. Specific applications and aspects of data compression and streaming may also be covered.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.upenn.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 898-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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