Academic Catalog

CTE314 COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATION

Course Code:	3760314
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):	3(2-2)
ECTS Credit:	5.0
Department:	Computer Education And Instructional Technology
Language of Instruction:	English
Level of Study:	Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:	Lecturer Dr. CYRIL SCHOREELS
Offered Semester:	Spring Semesters.

Course Content

This course introduces the underlying concepts and principles of computer networks. It presents the different components of a network and how these components fit together. The course emphasizes the design and implementation of network software that transforms raw hardware into a richly functional communication system. Real networks (such as the Internet. ATM. Ethernet. Token Ring) are used as examples to reinforce the concepts and demonstrate various protocols.