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The Course Descriptions catalog describes all undergraduate and graduate courses offered by Michigan State University. The searches below only return course versions Fall 2000 and forward. Please refer to the Archived Course Descriptions for additional information.

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ECE 442 Introduction to Communication Networks

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours:3
Prerequisite:
ECE 280 or STT 351
Restrictions:
Open to undergraduate students in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Description:
Fundamental theories of communication networks with emphasis on statistical performance modeling of Medium Access Control, Data Link Control, Routing and Transport Layer protocols. Network design and analysis using basic probabilistic and statistical tools, including Little's formula, Markov Chain, and introductory queuing theory. Discrete event simulation projects.
Effective Dates:
FS07 - US13

ECE 442 Introduction to Communication Networks

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours:3
Prerequisite:
ECE 280 or STT 351
Restrictions:
Open to undergraduate students in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Description:
Fundamental theories of communication networks with emphasis on statistical performance modeling of Medium Access Control, Data Link Control, Routing and Transport Layer protocols. Network design and analysis using basic probabilistic and statistical tools, including Little's formula, Markov Chain, and introductory queuing theory. Discrete event simulation projects.
Effective Dates:
FS13 - Open