INET 4011

About This Course

A combination of networking theory (lecture and expert guest speakers) and application (lab work). Topics include network architecture, switching, routing, algorithms, protocols, infrastructure hardware, cable plant, security, and network management.

Sample course topics: Network administration, trajectory of the industry, foundational principles, Cisco network, fixed configurations, network analysis, discovery and documentation, and network-based security.

Sample textbook: "Cisco Networks: Engineers’ Handbook of Routing, Switching, and Security with IOS, NX-OS, and ASA," Chris Carthern, William Wilson, Noel Rivera, and Richard Bedwell.

Instructor

Siavosh Movahed
Siavosh Haghighi Movahed

PhD and MSc., computer networking, Sheffield Hallam University, UK; BSc., software engineering, University of Science and Culture, Tehran, Iran

Siavosh Haghighi Movahed is an academic and industry professional specializing in computer networking and network security, with over 20 years combined academic and industry experience.  He teaches a broad range of subjects, including routing, switching, network design, troubleshooting, security and network automation. As a certified expert-level Cisco Networking Academy instructor, he has led the design and delivery of industry-aligned curricula based on Cisco certifications, from associate to expert level, across both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. A winner of multiple teaching awards, Siavosh is deeply committed to innovative, practice-oriented instruction that prepares students for real-world networking roles.

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Information Subject to Change

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