This subject area involves the specification, analysis, design and optimization of architectures, algorithms and protocols, and operation/maintenance/management of communications systems and networks, including both wired and wireless networks.

Requirements

To complete the Computer Networks and Communications Focus the prescribed course must be taken. Three (3) of the seven Computer Networks and Communications Technical Elective courses must also be taken. To complete the program requirements, two (2) additional courses must be selected from the elective courses listed in the Computer Engineering Standard Program.

Prescribed Computer Networks and Communications Focus Course (required)

• ECE 4260 Communications Systems

Computer Networks and Communications Technical Elective Courses (3 required)

• ECE 4250 Digital Communications
• ECE 4520 Simulation and Modeling
• ECE 4540 Wireless Networks
• ECE 4870 Computer Communication Networks
• COMP 3010 Distributed Computing
• COMP 4140 Introduction to Cryptography and Cryptosystems
• COMP 4580 Computer Security

Computer Networks and Communications Focus Area Summary and Flowchart

Effective January 2016