Introduction to Computer Networks

EDG502 Introduction to Computer Networks

Professor: Dimitris TSOLIS

This course aims at introducing the basic concepts of Computer Networks to the students.

The issues being analyzed include:

• Network models.
• The OSI reference model.
• Network taxonomy: LAN, MAN, WAN.
• Network structure.
• Network Topologies.
• Interconnection methodologies and design techniques.
• Communication protocols.
• TCP/IP and the Internet.
• Applications: FTP, SMTP, HTTP, WWW.
• Current trends: Wireless networks, Peer to Peer Networks, Optical Networks, Broadband networks.

Course outline

Companions

1. Andrew S. Tanenbaum. Δίκτυα υπολογιστών (Eudoxus code: 12534026)
2. Richard McMahon, Εισαγωγή στα δίκτυα υπολογιστών (Eudoxus code: 12283)
3. JoAnne Woodcock. Εισαγωγή στα δίκτυα υπολογιστών (Eudoxus code: 12062)