In this course, we trace the evolution of networks and identify the key concepts and functions that form the basis for layered architecture. We introduce examples of protocols and services that are familiar to the students, and we explain how these services are supported by networks. Further, we explain fundamental concepts in digital communication, and focus on error control techniques that include parity check, polynomial code, and Internet checksum. Students will be required to have some previous programming experience in C-programming (C++/Java), some fundamental knowledge of computer organization and IT architecture and a background in computer science is a plus.
Este curso forma parte de Programa Especializado - Computer Communications
Fundamentals of Network Communication
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Programa - Qué aprenderás en este curso
Semana
15 horas para completar
Communication Networks and Services
This module discusses the evolution of three example networks and their associated services, how services are influencing the evolution of modern networks, and examples of protocols and services.
4 videos (Total 22 minutos), 5 readings, 2 quizzes
5 lecturas
Lecture Slides - Evolution of Communication Networks10m
Lecture Slides - Computer Network Evolution10m
Lecture Slides - Examples of Protocols and Services10m
A brief history of the internet (Optional)45m
Computer Networks (4th or 5th Edition), Tanenbaum and Wetherall2h
2 ejercicios de práctica
Practice Assessment - Communication Networks and Services14m
Graded Assessment - Communication Networks and Services20m
Semana
22 horas para completar
Layered Architectures
This module discusses the OSI reference model and show how the overall communication process can be organized into functions that are carried out in seven layers, and introduces the TCP/IP architecture with a detailed routing example.
3 videos (Total 18 minutos), 4 readings, 2 quizzes
4 lecturas
Lecture Slides - Layered Architecture and OSI Model10m
Lecture Slides - OSI Unified View of Protocols and Services10m
Lecture Slides - TCP/IP: Architecture and Routing Examples10m
RFC 2151, "Internet & TCP/IP tools and utilities"30m
2 ejercicios de práctica
Practice Assessment - Layered Architecture10m
Graded Assessment - Layered Architecture14m
Semana
32 horas para completar
Socket API & Digital Transmissions
This module introduces BSD sockets, which allow the student to write applications that use the service provided by the TCP/IP protocols. It also introduces some fundamentals of digital communications.
3 videos (Total 18 minutos), 4 readings, 2 quizzes
4 lecturas
Lecture Slides - Berkeley Sockets API - I10m
Lecture Slides - Berkeley Sockets API - II10m
Lecture Slides - Digital Transmission Fundamentals10m
RFC 793, “Transmission Control Protocol: DARPA Internet program protocol specification”20m
2 ejercicios de práctica
Practice Assessment - Socket API & Digital Transmissions20m
Graded Assessment - Socket API & Digital Transmissions20m
Semana
43 horas para completar
Error Control
This module presents coding techniques that can be used to detect errors that may occur during digital transmission. These coding techniques form the basis for protocols that provide reliable transfer of information.
3 videos (Total 22 minutos), 5 readings, 2 quizzes
5 lecturas
Lecture Slides - Error Control - Parity Checks10m
Lecture Slides - Error Control – Polynomial Codes (CRC)10m
Lecture Slides - CRC Capability, Internet Checksum10m
Parity, Checksums, Cyclic Redundancy Checks (Required)10m
RFC 1071, “Computing the Internet Checksum”20m
2 ejercicios de práctica
Practice Assessment - Error Control20m
Graded Assessment - Error Control20m
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comenzó una nueva carrera después de completar estos cursos
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consiguió un beneficio tangible en su carrera profesional gracias a este curso
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consiguió un aumento de sueldo o ascenso
Principales revisiones sobre Fundamentals of Network Communication
It is a great course. The chapters amazed me. It made me to decide learn socket programming. I know my network skills will be improved after finish this course.
This course helped me build foundation of computer communication. In the end, I feel like I had fun with interesting contents and assignments questions.
Instructor
Xiaobo Zhou
Professor, Interim DeanCollege of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Acerca de Sistema Universitario de Colorado
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Acerca de Programa especializado Computer Communications
This specialization is developed for seniors and fresh graduate students to understand fundamental network architecture concepts and their impacts on cyber security, to develop skills and techniques required for network protocol design, and prepare for a future of constant change through exposure to network design alternatives. Students will require a prior knowledge of C programming, an understanding of math probability and a computer science background is a plus.
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