CS 100 (Learn) — CS 100 (Web) — Module 03

Module 03 — Network Organization — Learning Goals

• explain and distinguish between synchronous and asynchronous communication

• explain the "layer" model of communication

• explain and distinguish between different communication layers (for example, voice communication and postcard communication)

• explain the essence of a protocol

• categroize and distinguish between the three layers in our simplified internet model

• explain and compare each of the different physical layers

• evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of the different physical layers

• explain the Internet Protocol, including IP addresses, DNS, NAT, DHCP

• explain the Tranmission Control Protocol, including the "packet" model

• explain the basics of HTTP, and the core elements of an http(s) request