Network Protocol Design | CSEP 561 - PMP Network Systems, University of Washington

Dive deep into network protocol design principles and tradeoffs with CSEP 561 at the University of Washington. Taught by Professor Arvind Krishnamurthy.

Introduction

This course is on how to design (good) computer network protocols. It introduces different design techniques and asks students to demonstrate an understanding by synthesizing them and exploring tradeoffs in problems, class discussion, and by discussing research papers.

Highlights

• Taught by Professor Arvind Krishnamurthy, a faculty member at the University of Washington
• Covers the principles of designing network protocols, going beyond just learning how existing protocols work
• Includes both textbook material and supplemental research papers to provide a comprehensive understanding
• No exams, but requires individual projects and blog entries on research papers

Recommendation

This course is recommended for students who have taken an undergraduate operating systems or networks course and want to gain a deeper understanding of network protocol design. It provides a unique opportunity to explore the tradeoffs and design principles behind successful network protocols.