Introduction to Networking

This course is a part of Computer Science Fundamentals, a 3-course MicroBachelors series from edX.

This is a self-paced course that provides an Introduction to Networking

Course topics include:

Overview of computer networking

Application layer

Transport layer

Network layer

Link layer

Overview of network security

What you'll learn

• Describe computer networks and identify key components of networks
• Discuss the principles of networking applications and protocols such as HTTP, SMTP, and FTP
• Describe peer to peer networks
• Explain the principles behind the transport layer, multiplexing and demultiplexing, reliable data transfer, flow control, congestion control and TCP and UDP
• Explain the principles behind the network services such as network layer service model forwarding versus routing
• Describe how routers work, including path selection, broadcast, and multicast
• Describe IP protocol, routing algorithms, and routing protocols that are used today on the Internet RIP OSPF and BGP
• Discuss multiple access protocols, local area network, VLANs, Ethernet
• Explain the principles of network security, cryptography, confidentiality, identification, message integrity
• Describe common network security technologies such as firewalls and intrusion detection systems
• Week 1 - Overview of computer networking
• Week 2 - Application layer
• Week 3 - Transport layer
• Week 4 - Network layer
• Week 5 - Link layer
• Week 6 - Overview of network security
• Week 7 - Exam