CSCI 3363 Computer Networks
This course studies computer networks and the services built on top of them. Topics include packet-switch and multi-access networks, routing and flow control, congestion control and quality-of-service, resource sharing, Internet protocols (IP, TCP, BGP), the client-server model and RPC, elements of distributed systems (naming, security, caching, consistency) and the design of network services (peer-to-peer networks, file and web servers, content distribution networks). Coursework involves a significant amount of Java/C programming.
Course overview
- Department
- Computer Science
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Every Fall
Catalog details
- Prerequisites
- CSCI2271
Requirements fulfilled
- Computer Science B.A.: CSCI 2000-level-or-higher elective (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Computer Science B.A.: CSCI 3000-level-or-higher elective (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Computer Science B.S.: CSCI 3000-level-or-higher elective (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Mathematics B.S.: Natural science, computer science, or economics corequisites (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.79 / 5 · Excellent
- Instructor rating
- 4.92 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 4
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Charles Wiseman | 4.9 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4–6 hrs/week | 30 of 40 |
| Fall 2024 | Charles Wiseman | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.2 | 4–6 hrs/week | 64 of 78 |
| Fall 2023 | Charles Wiseman | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.1 | 4–6 hrs/week | 32 of 44 |
| Fall 2022 | Charles Wiseman | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4–6 hrs/week | 36 of 44 |