Lecturer: Luisa Massari  

Course name: Computer Networks
Course code: 502481
Degree course: Bioingegneria, Ingegneria Elettronica e Informatica
Disciplinary field of science: ING-INF/05
L'insegnamento è caratterizzante per: Ingegneria Elettronica e Informatica
University credits: ECTS 6
Course website: http://peg.unipv.it/reti

Specific course objectives

The course will provide basic knowledge in computer networks, and Internet in particular. The objective is to give the student familiarity with the behaviour of modern data transmission technologies and the ability of analysing their performance.

Course programme

Introduction to computer networks
Elements of a network. Circuit switching and packet switching. Access to the network and transmission media. Performance: delay and losses in computer networks

Architectures and communication protocols
Layered communication architectures, definition of protocol, Internet architecture

Application layer
Basics on application layer.

Transport layer
Services at transport layer. UDP and TCP protocols. Flow control and congestion control. Performance problems: latency, throughput and utilization.

Network layer
Services at network layer. Routing algorithms. Internet protocol and routing in Internet.

Wireless networks
802.11 architecture. Wireless LAN, access protocols. Mobility.

Course entry requirements

Course structure and teaching

Lectures (hours/year in lecture theatre): 34
Practical class (hours/year in lecture theatre): 18
Practicals / Workshops (hours/year in lecture theatre): 6

Suggested reading materials

J. Kurose, K. Ross. Computer Networking - A Top-Down Approach, 6th ed.. Addison Wesley, 2012.

A.S. Tanenbaum, D. Wetherall. Computer Networks, 5th ed.. Pearson, 2010.

Lecture slides.

Testing and exams

Final exam consists of a written test, containing exercises and questions.