CS 490 Computer Communications Networks & Distributed Processing (Spring 2016)

Study of networks of interacting computers. The problems, rationale, and possible solution for both distributed processing and distributed data bases will be examined.

Jan 1, 2016 Class

Instructor:

Chad Williams

Term: Spring 2016


Credits: 3

Extended description:

Program objectives and program learning outcomes are supported by the following course learning outcomes achieved by students upon a successful completion of this course students will have the ability to:

  • CLO-1: Apply fundamental underlying principles of computer networking (a,b);
  • CLO-2: Evaluate the details and functionality of layered network architecture (a,j);
  • CLO-3: Apply mathematical foundations to solve computational problems in computer networking (a,j);
  • CLO-4: Analyze and summarize research literature describing P2P file sharing system architectures (e,g);
  • CLO-5: Evaluate ethical, legal, security, and social issues related to computer networking (e);
  • CLO-6: Synthesize a medium scale team project utilizing modern software development tools (a,b,c,d,i);
  • CLO-7: Apply the cumulative course concepts to design and implement a P2P file sharing application utilizing several application and transport layer protocols (a,b,c,i,j,k).