This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the fundamentals and advanced techniques in Computer Communications and Networks. Explore essential concepts such as statistical multiplexing and packet/circuit switching, packet delay/loss model in Internet, layered protocol structure of computer networks, medium access control protocols, LAN and WLAN, principle of reliable data transfer and pipelining, routing algorithms, IPv4/IPv6 protocols, software define networking, transportation layer control protocols, congestion analysis and congestion control, concepts of quality of services, representative applications of computer communications and networks, wireless and mobile networks.

CILO-1: Explain the fundamental principles, advanced network paradigms and applications in modern computer communications and networks. CILO-2: Quantitatively model and analyze the key performance metrics of computer communications and networks such as packet/circuit switching, packet transmission delay, etc. CILO-3: Apply advanced methodologies to design computer communication protocols according to different network conditions and requirements. CILO-4: Use the advanced techniques in computer communication and networks for practical engineering systems.