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COMMUNICATION NETWORKS

ECE 537
Course Description

Study of communication networks with focus on performance analysis. Layered network structure. Basic protocol functions such as addressing, multiplexing, routing, forwarding, flow control, error control, and congestion response. Overview of transport, network, and link layer protocol standards. Introduction to wireless and mobile networks.

Prerequisties

ECE 203 and (COMPSCI 400 or 367 prior to Fall 2018), graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Spring

Grade Point Average
3.88

12.43% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

0.69% from Historical

A Rate
80%

106.02% from Historical

Class Size
20

-17.53% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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