Data Communications, Computer Networks and Protocols

Understanding principles and implementation of network algorithms in computer networks. Knowledge of network device architectures. Methods for classification and analysis of network traffic and error detection in computer communication. Principles of P2P, CDN and SDN networks.

Understanding communication principles and implementation in current computer networks.

Understand principles and implementation of network algorithms in computer networks. Become familiar with design of network devices. Learn advanced methods for network traffic identification and anomaly detection. Introduce concepts of peer-to-peer networks, content delivery networks and software defined networks.

The course prepares students to solve advanced engineering tasks in area of network communication, network applications and infrastructure. The course introduces advanced methods for network traffic analysis and incident detection. Students get familiar with concepts and application of P2P, CDN an SDN networks.

The set theory, graph theory and relations. Fundamentals of communication protocols. Principles of Internet.

• R. White, E. Banks: Computer Networking Problems and Solutions: An innovative approach to building resilient, modern networks, Addison-Wesley Professional, 2018.
• F. Behrouz: Data Communications and Networking: Fifth Edition, McGraw-Hill Higher Education, 2012.
• D. Medhi, K. Ramasamy: Network Routing. Algorithms, Protocols, and Architecture. 2nd Edition, Elsevier, 2018.

• D. Medhi, K. Ramasamy: Network Routing. Algorithms, Protocols, and Architecture. 2nd Edition, Elsevier, 2018.
• R. White, E. Banks: Computer Networking Problems and Solutions: An innovative approach to building resilient, modern networks, Addison-Wesley Professional, 2018.
• F. Behrouz: Data Communications and Networking: Fifth Edition, McGraw-Hill Higher Education, 2012.
• Farrel, A.: The Internet and Its Protocols - A Comparative Approach, Morgan Kaufmann, 2004.

1. Routing theory.
2. Transport layer, flow-control and congestion-control.
3. Switch design.
4. Router design.
5. Packet processing in operating system.
6. Packet classification and data filtering.
7. Intrusion detection. Network traffic identification.
8. Reputation systems.
9. Privacy and anonymity on the Internet.
10. Peer to peer networks.
11. Content delivery networks.
12. Data center. Software Defined Networks.Virtual Network Functions. 

• Advanced network traffic processing.

1. Preliminaries of computer networking.
2. Identification of encrypted traffic.
3. Midterm exam.

• Advanced metods for network traffic analysis.

Written mid-term exam and submitting project in due dates.

Mid-term exam, laboratory practice and/or homework supported by project completion, and final exam are the monitored, and points earning education. Mid-term exam and laboratory practice are without correction eventuality.

Requirements for class accreditation are not defined.