Computer Networking

This course focus on system design using AI methods in engineering application. Topics in: AI in computer networking, Local asynchronous communication; extending LANs modems, repeaters, bridges; switches; packet switches; service paradigms; protocols and layering; binding protocol address; network management software; network security-filtering and firewalls. Advanced treatment of the following: OSI model, TCP/IP, encoding and modulation, transmission and signals of digital data: interfaces and modems, transmission media, multiplexing, error detection and correction, data link control and protocols, LANS/MANS/VLANS/VPNS, switching, Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP), network security, hardware including Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN), X.25, Frame Relay, ATM, SONET/SDH. Including interactive programming with industrial automation hardware and software.