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COMP 3670 - Overview

Course Title​

The title for COMP-3670 is "Computer Networks".

Course Description​

This course is an introduction to computer networks and their protocols. Topics include: network architectures, transport, routing, and data link protocols, addressing, local area networks, flow and congestion control, and network security. Examples will be drawn primarily from the Internet (e.g. TCP, UDP, IP) protocol suite. (Prerequisite: COMP-2120, COMP-2540 or or COMP-2547, COMP-2560 and COMP-2650. Recommended corequisite: COMP-3300.)

Typical Course Offering​

COMP-3670 is typically offered in the Fall and Summer semesters.

Is a Textbook Required?​

No, while there is a textbook listed and you may find it helpful, it is not required to succeed in this course.

Prerequisites​

COMP-2120, COMP-2540 (or COMP-2547), COMP-2560, and COMP-2650 are the prerequisites for this class.