LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of this course, you will be able to
- Describe the basic principles of TCP/IP model and the representative protocols at each layer
- Use network diagnostic tools to analyze the working mechanisms and performance of networking services
- Implement basic communications services using socket programming
- Understand basic principles of network security: public/private key encryption, signatures, hashing, Message authentication, Email Security (PGP), securing of TCP (SSL), IPSec and VPN.
- Be aware of the challenges to be solved by future networking technology.
Credits: 5
Schedule: 07.01.2025 - 07.04.2025
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Stephan Sigg, Yu Xiao
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Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
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This course provides a theoretical and practical basis for computer networking. Besides basic networking principles, the course provides case studies of network protocols at each layer of the OSI model. Examples include HTTP and TCP/IP for data center networking, Bluetooth and Bluetooth Low Energy for short-distance device-to-device communication, and symmetric and asymmetric encryption protocols and VPN for secure communications.
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Individual study
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FURTHER INFORMATION
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Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Spring III - IV
2025-2026 Spring III - IV