EET 452 - Computer Networks

Description:
A study of computer network protocols, topologies, and device configurations. Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week. Course will be offered every year (Spring).

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: EET 374.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Describe LAN topologies including their operational characteristics.
Describe each OSI Model Layer
Describe the purpose and common protocols of the TCP/IP Model Architecture Layers
Compare the TCP/IP Model Architecture Layers to the OSI Model Layers
Demonstrate an ability to analyze control characteristics for TCP/IP Model protocols in the Network Interface Layer
Demonstrate an ability to analyze the operation of TCP/IP Model Data Link Layer protocols
Demonstrate an ability to analyze the operation of TCP/IP Model Transport Layer protocols and their associated applications
Demonstrate an ability to analyze the operation of TCP/IP from system boot to data downloads
Analyze Linux system file structures