LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:- Describe networking technologies used by Internet service providers, data centers and modern distributed applications
- Explain how network virtualization and softwarization technologies are applied in different networking contexts
- Define key performance metrics for computer networking and reason about their importance in different contexts
- Gain practical hands-on experience in networking through group work and individual exercises
- Identify and critically analyze new research directions in networking from industry and academia
Credits: 5
Schedule: 07.01.2025 - 03.04.2025
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Gopika Premsankar
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
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Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
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The course covers advanced topics in large-scale computer networks, including data center networks, wide area networks and networked applications. The goal of the course is to provide students a deep understanding of current networking technologies. Further, the course covers challenges in designing, deploying and managing networked applications. The course will include theoretical concepts and provide hands-on experience in networking.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
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Exercises, Project work
Workload
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Contact teaching, individual study, exercises, project work (in groups). Project work may involve mandatory attendance.
DETAILS
Study Material
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All material will be made available during the course.
Substitutes for Courses
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Prerequisites
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
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Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Spring III - IV
2025-2026 Spring III - IV