Network Systems Foundations
Master fundamental networking concepts from link layer to network security with hands-on Python programming.
Master fundamental networking concepts from link layer to network security with hands-on Python programming.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Network Systems: Principles in Practice Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Analyze network traffic using Python programming techniques
Design and implement simplified routing protocols
Develop client-server applications with socket programming
Configure network security features and certificates
Master networking layers and their interactions
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6.2 Hours PreRecorded video
5 quizzes
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There are 5 modules in this course
This comprehensive course explores the fundamental principles of network systems through a hands-on approach. Starting with the link layer, students progress through network, transport, and application layers, culminating in network security. The curriculum combines theoretical concepts with practical Python programming exercises, including packet analysis, router simulation, and client-server development. Special emphasis is placed on understanding protocols like TCP/IP, HTTP, and TLS/HTTPS, along with security implementations.
Link Layer
Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete
Network Layer
Module 2 · 5 Hours to complete
Transport Layer
Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete
Application Layer
Module 4 · 4 Hours to complete
Network Security
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Associate Professor
Eric Keller is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical, Computer, and Energy Engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder and serves as co-founder and CTO of Stateless. He earned his PhD from Princeton University in 2011 and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania. His research focuses on creating dynamic and programmable computing and network infrastructures through technologies such as virtualization, software-defined networking, and cloud-based services. Keller is passionate about infrastructure, emphasizing its critical role in innovation despite its often unglamorous nature.At CU Boulder, Professor Keller teaches courses including "Network Principles in Practice: Cloud Networking," "Network Principles in Practice: Linux Networking," and "Network Systems Foundations." His work has been recognized for its impact on both academia and industry, with numerous publications in the fields of networking and security. Keller actively engages with students and is committed to advancing knowledge in network systems, making significant contributions to the development of modern computing environments. Through his teaching and research initiatives, he aims to equip the next generation of engineers with the skills necessary to thrive in an increasingly
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