E E 545 - Computer Communication Networks

(3 units)

Prerequisite: Open to Engineering MS and Electrical Engineering MS students only.
Design and analysis of computer communications networks including their topologies, architectures, protocols, and standards. LAN, WAN environments and access methods. Ethernet, ATM, bridges, routers, gateways and intelligent hubs. TCP/IP and other Networking protocols. Load balancing, traffic monitoring, use of simulation tools.

Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-problems-computer projects 3 hours)