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Course Syllabus

Bachelor 2022/2023

Computer Networks

Type: Elective course (Software Engineering)
Area of studies: Software Engineering
Delivered by: School of Software Engineering
Where: Faculty of Computer Science
When: 3 year, 3, 4 module
Mode of studies: offline
Open to: students of all HSE University campuses
Instructors: Ramon Antonio Rodriges Zalipynis
Language: English
ECTS credits: 5
Contact hours: 60

Course Syllabus

Full Syllabus

Abstract

Computer Networks are ubiquitous in the modern IT sector. Computer Networks are arteries of data-bases, web and mobile applications, distributed systems and many other software. A good understanding of the underlying networking principles facilitates in building more reliable and efficient software products. This makes the Computer Networks course highly beneficial for any modern software engineer.
Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

  • Have strong understanding of networking concepts and computer networks functioning
  • Be able to programmatically work with popular computer networking protocols
  • Acquire skills and experience in modern technologies and tools related to computer networks
Expected Learning Outcomes

Expected Learning Outcomes

  • Be aware of recent trends in computer networks
  • Be aware of routing protocols
  • Know common networking services
  • Know computer networks security principles
  • Know core concepts of computer networks
  • Programmatically work with popular network protocols using modern networking frameworks/libraries
  • Understand internal of IP protocol
  • Understand internals of Domain Name Service
  • Understand internals of TCP protocol
Course Contents

Course Contents

  • Introduction to Computer Networks
  • TCP/IP stack: overview, addressing mechanisms, WireShark tool
  • DNS (Domain Name Service)
  • IP (Internet Protocol)
  • TCP (Transmission Control Protocol)
  • Routing protocols
  • Netty Framework
  • Networking Services
  • Computer Networks Security
  • Recent trends in Computer Networks
Assessment Elements

Assessment Elements

  • non-blocking CW (Control Work)
  • non-blocking EX (Exam)
  • non-blocking HW1
  • non-blocking HW2
  • non-blocking HW3
  • non-blocking HW4
  • non-blocking HW5
Interim Assessment

Interim Assessment

  • 2022/2023 4th module
    0.1 * HW3 + 0.2 * HW5 + 0.1 * HW4 + 0.1 * HW2 + 0.2 * CW (Control Work) + 0.2 * EX (Exam) + 0.1 * HW1
Bibliography

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

  • Computer Networks : A Systems Approach. (2019). Princeton, New Jersey: Larry Peterson and Bruce Davie. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsotl&AN=edsotl.OTLid0000771
  • Компьютерные сети : принципы, технологии, протоколы: учеб. пособие для вузов, Олифер, В. Г., 2015

Recommended Additional Bibliography

  • Data communications and computer networks : a business user's approach, White, C. M., 2007
  • Kurose, J. F., & Ross, K. W. (2012). Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach: International Edition (Vol. 6th ed., International ed). Harlow: Pearson Education. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1417926