Program Overview

CSE461: Introduction to Computer Communication Networks

Catalog Description

Computer network architectures, protocol layers, network programming. Transmission media, encoding systems, switching, multiple access arbitration. Network routing, congestion control, flow control. Transport protocols, real-time, multicast, network security. Prerequisite: either CSE 326 or CSE 332; either CSE 303 or CSE 333.

Prerequisites

• CSE 326 or CSE 332
• either CSE 303 or CSE 333

Credits

4.0

ABET Outcomes

This course contributes to the following ABET outcomes:

1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, and economic factors
3. (not mentioned in the provided context)
4. (not mentioned in the provided context)
5. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions

Previous Quarters

• Spring, 2025
  • Instructor: Heimerl
• Winter, 2025
  • Instructor: Heimerl
• Autumn, 2024
  • Instructor: Gollakota
• Spring, 2024
  • Instructor: Gollakota
• Winter, 2024
  • Instructor: Gollakota
• Autumn, 2023
  • Instructor: Gollakota
• Spring, 2023
  • Instructor: Mahajan
• Winter, 2023
  • Instructor: Heimerl
• Autumn, 2022
  • Instructor: Gollakota
• Spring, 2022
  • Instructor: Mahajan```