D200010 - Communication Networks - Autumn 2026

The course takes place at Battelle room 404, every Tuesday  from 12:15 to 14:00.

Topics

• Foundational Concepts: Introduces key principles of data communications and networking within a business context, balancing theory and application.
• Modern Technologies and Evolving Topics: Covers up-to-date developments including Wi-Fi standards, Internet of Things (IoT), smartphones, and mobile device integration. 
• Emerging Security and Threats: Discusses modern cybersecurity concerns such as Stuxnet, the Dark Web, phishing techniques, and password-cracking methods. 
• Network Architecture and Protocol Layers: Explanations of server architecture and protocol layers (network and transport layers), along with design approaches.
• Network Types: Wired, Wireless, LANs, WANs, Backbone: Explores architectures and operations of wired and wireless local area networks, wide area networks, and backbone infrastructures. 
• Security and Network Management: Explains network security strategies, risk assessment, intrusion prevention, and daily operational management practices essential for modern enterprises.
• Design Tools & Business Context: Delivers practical network design methodologies, including cost-benefit and performance considerations, tailored for business impact and strategic advantage.