Computer Science Department, University of Crete
HY335. Computer Networks (Spring 2023)

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Course Description

The course provides an introduction to fundamental concepts in the design and implementation of computer communication networks, their protocols, and applications. Topics to be covered include: overview of network architectures, applications, network programming interfaces (e.g., sockets), transport, congestion, routing, and data link protocols, addressing, local area networks, wireless networks, network security, and network management. Examples will be drawn primarily from the Internet (e.g., TCP, UDP, and IP) protocol suite.

Coursework

• Classroom quizzes (Optional)
• 1 Project

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Grading

The final grade is calculated as follows:

• 40% Project
• 60% Theory: 2 midterm exams (30% each one) INSTEAD OF FINAL EXAM

Course policies:

• Late assignments will incur a 25% penalty for each day late.
• Plagiarism or other forms of cheating will not be tolerated.

Readings

The course will follow the 1st textbook below. The 2nd textbook is recommended reading:

• Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach Featuring the Internet. J.F. Kurose, K. W. Ross. (Greek translation based on 6th Edition).
• Computer Networks: A Systems Approach. Larry S. Peterson, Bruce Davie. The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Networking.

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