Electrical & Computer Engin 671 - Computer Networks
Spring
2026
01
3.00
Michael Zink
M W 2:30PM 3:45PM
UMass Amherst
77293
Engineering Laboratory rm 327
zink@ecs.umass.edu
Fundamental concepts and systems aspects of computer networks. Topics include a review of the layered Internet architecture and encompass router design, lookup and classification algorithms, scheduling algorithms, congestion control, wireless protocols, and network security. The goal of the course is to explore the key technical and research questions in computer networks as well as to convey the necessary analytical, simulation, and measurement techniques.
Open to Graduate students only. Prerequisites: E&C-ENG 325 Computer Networking or equivalent undergraduate course (e.g., COMPSCI 453)