2025-2026 Undergraduate General Catalog

COSC 3420 Computer Networks

The objective of this course is to teach the student the basic principles involved in the design and operation of computer networks. Topics include computer network architectures and models, physical media and signaling, data link protocols, medium access control, routing and IP, transport services including TCP/UDP, network applications, local-area and wide-area networks. The course will consist of both a lecture portion and a hands-on laboratory.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

COSC 2230

Offered

Every other Interim, odd years

Notes

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