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Fundamentals of Communication Networks series

An introductory pathway into the fundamentals of networking and the Internet

Fundamentals of Communication Networks series

Course description

A series of five MOOCs designed to explain how the Internet works, from application protocols to transport mechanisms, routing processes, and local network communication.

Ilos Intended Learning Outcomes

Prerequisites Prerequisites

The MOOCs have been organized according to thematic homogeneity: their use does not require a sequential order. Some courses may list specific prerequisites in their respective course pages.

Activities Activities

Each course in the series includes different activities and learning materials. Please refer to the information sheets of each course for more details.

Section outline

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    Fundamentals of Communication Networks series

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      Introduction to internet and networks Subcourse
      Students must
      Require course completed
      Introduction to internet and networks

      Discover the Internet: how networks, protocols, and communication shape our digital world

      Duration: 2 weeks

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      Application layers Subcourse
      Students must
      Require course completed
      Application layers

      A structured overview of application-layer communication protocols and their role in client-server and peer-to-peer architectures

      Duration: 2 weeks

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      Transport layer Subcourse
      Students must
      Require course completed
      Transport layer

      How data travels across the Internet: from reliable transmission to flow control and key protocols

      Duration: 2 weeks

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      Network layer Subcourse
      Students must
      Require course completed
      Network layer

      How data travels across the Internet: from reliable transmission to flow control and key protocols

      Duration: 6 weeks

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      Data link layer Subcourse
      Students must
      Require course completed
      Data link layer

      The building blocks of local communication: discover the protocols behind everyday network connections

      Duration: 2 weeks

Assessment

Each course has specific methods for passing. Check the individual course pages to learn the criteria used.

Certificate

By enrolling in the series, you will be automatically enrolled in all the courses it includes. You’ll find both the series and its individual courses in your dashboard.

Once you complete all the courses, the series will also appear as completed on your dashboard. After completing each course, you can request the related Open Badge, while there is no Open Badge for the series as a whole.

Information about fees and access to materials

All courses in the series are offered online and are free of charge.

Course faculty

To find out who the instructors are for each course, please consult the “Faculty” tab on the respective course pages.

Contact details

If you have any enquiries about the courses or if you need technical assistance please contact pok@polimi.it. For further information, see FAQ page.

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