263-3501-00L  Advanced Computer Networks

SemesterSpring Semester 2018
LecturersA. Singla, P. M. Stüdi
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
263-3501-00 VAdvanced Computer Networks2 hrs
Tue13:15-15:00CAB G 51 »
A. Singla, P. M. Stüdi
263-3501-00 UAdvanced Computer Networks2 hrs
Thu14:15-16:00ML E 12 »
A. Singla, P. M. Stüdi

Catalogue data

AbstractThis course covers a set of advanced topics in computer networks. The focus is on principles, architectures, and protocols used in modern networked systems, such as the Internet and data center networks.
ObjectiveThe goals of the course are to build on basic undergraduate-level networking, and provide an understanding of the tradeoffs and existing technology in the design of large, complex networked systems, together with concrete experience of the challenges through a series of lab exercises.
ContentThe focus of the course is on principles, architectures, and protocols used in modern networked systems. Topics include data center network topologies, software defined networking, network function virtualization, flow control and congestion control in data centers, end-point optimizations, and server virtualization.

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits5 credits
ExaminersA. Singla, P. M. Stüdi
Typesession examination
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionThe performance assessment is only offered in the session after the course unit. Repetition only possible after re-enrolling.
Mode of examinationwritten 120 minutes
Additional information on mode of examinationThe course consists of lectures, exercises, and a written examination. The final assessment will be a combination of exercises and examination grades.
Written aidsKeine
This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding.

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Offered in

ProgrammeSectionType
CAS in Computer ScienceFocus Courses and ElectivesWInformation
Data Science MasterInterdisciplinary ElectivesWInformation
Computer Science MasterFocus Elective Courses Distributed SystemsWInformation
Computer Science MasterElective Focus Courses General StudiesWInformation