CSCI-4220 Network Programming - Fall 2025

Course Description

This course provides an introduction to computer networks, with a special emphasis on Unix interprocess communication and network programming. We will study the principles of computer networking, including the OSI reference model, key protocols such as TCP and UDP, and common application-layer protocols. We will learn both the theoretical foundations and the hands-on skills needed for programming in C++ and Python, covering topics from socket programming and concurrency to DNS, HTTP, and modern frameworks such as gRPC.

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	Lei Yu: Instructor Office Hours: Fri 3:00PM–5:00PM Office: MRC 330B Email: yul9@rpi.edu
	Mark Gilder: Instructor Office Hours: 4-5:30 T/F and by appointment Location: AE123 Email: gildem4@rpi.edu
	Michael Cleversley: Teaching Assistant Office Hours: Wed 8:30-10:30am, Fri 8:00-10:00am Location: Eaton 216 Email: clevem@rpi.edu
	Jiatai Zhang: Teaching Assistant Office Hours: Mon and Thu, 8:00-10:00am Location: in-person SAGE 2112 Webex https://rensselaer.webex.com/meet/zhangj54 Email: zhangj54@rpi.edu
	Aiden Woodruff: Mentor Office Hours: Tue 4-6pm Location: Lowe/CII 4223 or over Webex by appointment Email: woodra@rpi.edu
	Dong Lin: Mentor Office Hours: Mon 12:00 – 2:00 PM Location: AE 118 Email: lind6@rpi.edu

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