Computer Science and Engineering

CSE150 Introduction to Computer Networks

Addresses issues arising in organizing communications among autonomous computers. Network models and conceptual layers; Internet-working; characteristics of transmission media; switching techniques (packet switching, circuit switching, cell switching); medium access control (MAC) protocols and local area networks; error-control strategies and link-level protocols; routing algorithms for bridges and routers; congestion control mechanisms; transport protocols; application of concepts to practical wireless and wireline networks and standard protocol architectures. Students who have completed course 80N can take this course for credit. (Formerly CMPE 150.)

Requirements

Prerequisite(s): CSE 16 and either CSE 12 and CSE 12L, or CSE 15 and CSE 15L. Concurrent enrollment in CSE 150L is required.

Credits

5

Quarter offered

Fall, Winter, Spring

Instructor

C., Katia O., Chen Q.