Computer Science and Engineering
CSE 150 Introduction to Computer Networks
Addresses issues arising in organizing communications among autonomous computers. Network models and conceptual layers; Internet-working; characteristics of transmission media; switching techniques (packet switching, circuit switching, cell switching); medium access control (MAC) protocols and local area networks; error-control strategies and link-level protocols; routing algorithms for bridges and routers; congestion control mechanisms; transport protocols; application of concepts to practical wireless and wireline networks and standard protocol architectures. Lab component provides students with hands-on experience in computer networks. Students who have completed
CSE 80N can take this course for credit.
Quarter offered
Fall, Winter, Spring
Instructor
Chen Quian, Katia Obraczka, Chris The Staff