Internet Technologies

The subject will introduce the basics of computer networks to students through a study of layered models of computer networks and applications. The first half of the subject deals with data communication protocols in the lower layers of OSI and TCP/IP reference models. The students will be exposed to the working of various fundamental networking technologies such as wireless, LAN, RFID and sensor networks. The second half of the subject deals with the upper layers of the TCP/IP reference model through a study of several Internet applications.

• 1Explain the salient aspects of network technologies and applications
• 2Be able to use correct terminology within the domain of computer networks
• 3Be able to conceptualise and explain the functionality of the different layers within a network architecture
• 4Be able to explain the architecture and operation of the Internet