ADIT 2100 Computer Networks

This course is an in-depth study of networking utilizing the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) and Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) models. A granular discussion of each layer of the model structure included reviewing core components, security vulnerabilities and options for mitigating risk. The building blocks of the Internet will be discussed including ethernet, routing, and secure communication. Network related software and utilities will be utilized throughout the class to provide a greater understanding of the technologies.

Course overview

Department
Advancing Studies
School
ADV
Credits
4
Level
Undergraduate
Offered
Periodically

Course evaluations

Response-weighted averages from Boston College’s official course evaluations (Avalanche/Blue).

Course rating
4.70 / 5 · Excellent
17 responses
Instructor rating
4.53 / 5 · Excellent
17 responses
Terms evaluated
4
Most recent: Spring 2026

Scales: overall ratings run from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); agreement questions from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree); weekly effort from 1 (up to 1 hour) to 5 (10 or more hours).

Evaluations by term and instructor
TermInstructorCourse overallInstructor overallWell organizedClear learning objectivesIntellectually challengingHelpful assignmentsApplicable beyond courseAttendance necessaryWeekly effortResponses
Spring 2026David Albrecht4.34.74.74.75.04.74.34.310+ hrs/week3 of 7
Summer 2025David Albrecht5.05.05.05.05.05.05.04.07–9 hrs/week3 of 14
Summer 2024David Albrecht4.64.24.85.04.64.64.64.7—5 of 7
Summer 2023David Albrecht—————————6 of 10

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-10-09. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • David Albrecht
    Spring 2027, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Summer 2025, Summer 2024, Summer 2023 · Official rating 4.53/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Spring 2027 · David Albrecht · Course will meet biweekly - Attend 1st class for more information;Higgins Hall 265 W 06:15PM-08:45PM · Offered
  • Section 01
    Summer 2026 · David Albrecht · Course will meet biweekly - Attend 1st class for more information;W 06:15PM-08:45PM · Offered