Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Course Code | : MCS537 |
| Course Type | : Area Elective |
| Couse Group | : Second Cycle (Master's Degree) |
| Education Language | : English |
| Work Placement | : N/A |
| Theory | : 3 |
| Prt. | : 0 |
| Credit | : 3 |
| Lab | : 0 |
| ECTS | : 8 |
This advanced course in computer networking provides a comprehensive exploration of network design, protocols, performance optimization, and routing in modern computer networks. The course takes a holistic approach, combining theoretical foundations with practical applications and real-world case studies. It covers both top-down and systems approaches to networking, emphasizing the interaction between different layers and components of network systems.
By the end of this course, students will have developed an advanced understanding of computer networking concepts and architectures, along with practical skills in network design, protocol implementation, performance optimization, and routing. They will be equipped to address complex networking challenges, apply best practices in network design and security, and utilize advanced features and services of major cloud platforms for networking applications.
| Lec. Hüseyin ABACI |
| 1. | Develop an advanced understanding of computer network concepts, architectures, and models. |
| 2. | Apply network design principles, considering scalability, availability, and performance requirements. |
| 3. | Utilize advanced features and services of major cloud platforms for networking applications. |
| 4. | Investigate high-performance networking techniques, congestion control mechanisms, and quality of service considerations. |
| 5. | Understand the practical aspects of IP routing, including routing algorithms, scalability, and network troubleshooting. |
| 1. | "Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach" James F. Kurose and Keith W. Ross |
| 2. | "Computer Networks: A Systems Approach" Larry L. Peterson and Bruce S. Davie |
| 3. | "Data Communications and Networking" Behrouz A. Forouzan and Sophia Chung Fegan |
| 4. | "High-Performance TCP/IP Networking: Concepts, Issues, and Solutions" Mahbub Hassan and Raj Jain |
| 5. | "Routing TCP/IP, Volume 1" Jeff Doyle and Jennifer DeHaven Carroll |
| Type of Assessment | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Midterm Examination | 1 | %30 |
| Final Examination | 1 | %40 |
| Project | 1 | %30 |
| Activities | Count | Preparation | Time | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture - Theory | 14 | 5 | 3 | 112 |
| Project | 1 | 45 | 3 | 48 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 10 | 3 | 13 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 20 | 3 | 23 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) | 196 | |||
PÇ-1 | PÇ-2 | PÇ-3 | PÇ-4 | PÇ-5 | PÇ-6 | PÇ-7 | PÇ-8 | PÇ-9 | |
OÇ-1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
OÇ-2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
OÇ-3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
OÇ-4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
OÇ-5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |