CISC 3340
Computer Networks & Protocols · 3 credits · Fall 2026
Requirements
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCE 3130 [22]; 3310 OR 3305 [27] OR 3315 [28; AND MATHEMATICS 2501 [8.1] WITH A GRADE OF C- OR HIGHER, ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE THIS COURSE.
About this course
3 hours; 3 creditsComputer networks and protocols. Network topologies and switching mechanisms. Protocol concepts and characteristics. Network protocol architectures. Physical layer concepts. Data link layer functions and protocols. Network layer concepts. Network access protocols. Local area networks and protocols. Internetworking. Transport layer functions and protocols. Upper layer issues and approaches. Application program interfaces. Network examples. (Not open to students who are enrolled in or have completed Computer and Information Science 3343 [49.1] or 3345 [49.2].)Prerequisite: Computer and Information Science 3130 [22]; 3310 or 3305 [27] or 3315 [28]; and Mathematics 2501 [8.1].
Seat status as of Oct 3, 7:44 AM ET. Seats can change between refreshes.
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