Computer Networks
Applied Computer Science · 3 hrs Lecture
Offered: Fall Or Winter, Every Year
ACS-3911 prerequisites
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Taking ACS-3911 is a prerequisite for 1 course directly.
- ACS-4954Introduction to Distributed Systems
Where ACS-3911 counts
Counts toward 6 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:
Read from the departments' own calendar pages, where 50 of 208 programs are only partly machine-readable, so treat these as a minimum rather than the full list. Confirm with an academic advisor.
Description
This course is an introduction to fundamental concepts in computer networks. It covers the principles, technology, protocols, and algorithms of computer networks. The layers of the network stack are discussed, with particular focus on the internet network stack. Topics of discussion include network technologies, simple and sliding window protocols, routing and routing algorithms, congestion control, quality of service, security, and network applications.
Requisite courses
ACS-2909 and ACS-2913 (or the former ACS-2911 and ACS-2912) with a minimum grade of C [prerequisite(s)].
Restrictions
Students may not hold credit for this course and ACS-3811.
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.