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CS 656Computer Networks

Units
0.50
Level
Graduate
Faculty
Mathematics
Subject
Computer Science

CS 656 as listed in the Winter 2026 Graduate Calendar. The main page has the current version, when it runs, and seats.

An introduction to network architectures and protocols, placing emphasis on protocols used in the Internet. Specific topics include application layer protocols, network programming, transport protocols, routing, multicast, data link layer issues, multimedia networking, network security, and network management.

Prerequisites

None listed.

Antirequisites

  • Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in any of the following:
    • CS755 - System and Network Architectures and Implementation (0.50)

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

Check it elsewhere for Winter 2026

Calendar versions

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