Information
Code | CENG010 |
Name | Advanced Topics in Computer Networks |
Term | 2023-2024 Academic Year |
Term | Spring |
Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
ECTS | 6 ECTS |
National Credit | 3 National Credit |
Teaching Language | İngilizce |
Level | Doktora Dersi |
Type | Normal |
Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. MEHMET FATİH AKAY |
Course Instructor |
1 |
Course Goal / Objective
1) Building on basic computer networking knowledge to an advanced level 2) Teaching the state-of-the-art components of the Internet 3) Getting the students acquainted in state-of-the-art wireless and optical networking 4) Having students conduct small scale research in computer networking
Course Content
TCP/IP protocol stack, internet architecture, routing and congestion control in the internet, traffic engineering in the internet, service differentiation, Multiprotocol Label Switching, content delivery networks, peer-to-peer networking, cloud computing, network function virtualization, software defined networking, optical networks, optical circuit/packet/burst switching, fiber delay lines, wavelength division multiplexing, wavelength conversion, wireless networking, WiFi, ad hoc and sensor networks, pervasive computing, network security, attack detection, encryption, network management, service planning and monitoring, pricing
Course Precondition
Advance knowledge of computer networks
Resources
Peterson and Davie, Computer Networks: A Systems Approach (open source as of August 2018)
Notes
Aracil, J., Callegati, F. (2009). Enabling Optical Internet with Advanced Network Technologies. Springer.
Course Learning Outcomes
Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
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LO01 | Gains knowledge about the structure and parts of the Internet. |
LO02 | Gains competence in traffic engineering and emerging new technologies on the Internet. |
LO03 | Gains knowledge about state-of-the-art wireless networking. |
LO04 | Have the ability to research and present computer networks. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
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PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | On the basis of the competencies gained at the undergraduate level, it has an advanced level of knowledge and understanding that provides the basis for original studies in the field of Computer Engineering. | 3 |
PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | By reaching scientific knowledge in the field of engineering, he/she reaches the knowledge in depth and depth, evaluates, interprets and applies the information. | 2 |
PLO03 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Being aware of the new and developing practices of his / her profession and examining and learning when necessary. | |
PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Constructs engineering problems, develops methods to solve them and applies innovative methods in solutions. | 2 |
PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Designs and applies analytical, modeling and experimental based researches, analyzes and interprets complex situations encountered in this process. | 1 |
PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops new and / or original ideas and methods, develops innovative solutions in system, part or process design. | 4 |
PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Has the skills of learning. | |
PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Being aware of new and emerging applications of Computer Engineering examines and learns them if necessary. | 3 |
PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Transmits the processes and results of their studies in written or oral form in the national and international environments outside or outside the field of Computer Engineering. | 2 |
PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Has comprehensive knowledge about current techniques and methods and their limitations in Computer Engineering. | |
PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses information and communication technologies at an advanced level interactively with computer software required by Computer Engineering. | 3 |
PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Observes social, scientific and ethical values in all professional activities. |
Week Plan
Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
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1 | Introduction to computer networks, TCP/IP protocol stack | There is no prerequisite. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
2 | Internet architecture, routing and congestion control in the Internet | There is no prerequisite. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
3 | Traffic engineering on the Internet, its aims and methods, services separation | There is no prerequisite. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
4 | Multiprotocol Label Switching | There is no prerequisite. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
5 | Content delivery networks, peer-to-peer networking, cloud computing | There is no prerequisite. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
6 | Network function virtualization, programmable networks, software defined networking | There is no prerequisite. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
7 | Optical networks, optical circuit/packet/burst switching, scheduling | There is no prerequisite. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
8 | Mid-Term Exam | There is no prerequisite. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
9 | Fiber delay lines, wavelength division multiplexing, wavelength conversion | There is no prerequisite. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
10 | Wireless networking, challanges, WiFi | There is no prerequisite. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
11 | Ad hoc and sensor networks, pervasive computing | There is no prerequisite. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
12 | Network security, attack detection, encryption | There is no prerequisite. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
13 | Network management, service planning and monitoring, pricing, admission control | There is no prerequisite. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
14 | Sample Problems -1 | There is no prerequisite. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
15 | Sample Problems - 2 | There is no prerequisite. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
16 | Term Exams -1 | There is no prerequisite. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
17 | Term Exams - 2 | There is no prerequisite. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
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Course Related Works | |||
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
Assesment Related Works | |||
Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
ECTS | 6 ECTS |