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Computer Comm & Networks

University of Alabama

CourseCS 438

The study of the issues related to computer communications. Topics include physical topologies, switching, error detection and correction, routing, congestion control, and connection management for global networks (such as the Internet) and local area networks (such as Ethernet). In addition, network programming and applications will be considered.

Credits

3 credits

Course Code

CS 438

Related Courses

Prerequisites, corequisites, and courses that build on this one

Prerequisites

Complete these courses before enrolling

  • CS 301

    Database Management Systems

    3 credits
  • ECE 383

    Microcomputers

    4 credits

Required For

Courses that require this course as a prerequisite

  • CS 448

    Network Security

    3 credits
Programs

Education programs that include this course

  • Cyber Security, BS

    University of Alabama

    Bachelor's Degree