Computer Networks (Winter 2021/2022)

Details

Workload/ECTS Credits: 120h, 4 ECTS (old PO), 5 ECTS (new PO)
Module: B.Inf.902: Telematik (old), B.Inf.1204.Telematik/Computernetzwerke (new)
Lecturer: Prof. Xiaoming Fu
Teaching assistant: Fabian Wölk, MSc.
Time: Lecture: Thursday, 10am-12pm, Exercise: Thursday, 12pm-1pm
Place: Online (link will be provided soon)
UniVZ [1]


Course description

Principles and basic understanding of computer networking, with an emphasis on the Internet. Topics include: the concepts and components of computer networks, packet switching, layered architectures, TCP/IP, error control, window flow control, local area networks, network layer and mobility, transport layer and congestion control, Quality of Service and multimedia networking, network management and security, and an introduction to current research topics. After this course students should have general knowledge on basic concepts of networking, how the Internet works and basic network programming.

Preliminary Schedule

Date Topic Slides Excercises Solutions
28.10.2021 Introduction & Layering pdf pdf pdf
04.11.2021 Application Layer
11.11.2021 Transport Layer I
18.11.2021 Transport Layer II
25.11.2021 Network Layer I
02.12.2021 Network Layer II
09.12.2021 Link Layer I
16.12.2021 Link Layer II
13.01.2022 Networked Multimedia
20.01.2022 Quality of Service
27.01.2022 Network Security I
03.02.2022 Network Security II
23.02.2022 Final Exam Time: 14:00-16:00 Room: ZHG 009

Textbook

Old exam sheets

The following old exam sheets are provided for self-study purposes. They will not be discusses during an exercise session, nor will we provide answer sheets. However, you can email questions regarding a particular exercise to the TA's to be considered during the Q&A session at the end of the semester.

Additional References

Other Resources

  • Movie: "Warriors of the Net" [2]

Prerequisites

  • Computer Science I, II; basic familiarity with UNIX and C.