Network Engineering And Design

Host University

ODU

Semester

Spring 2026

Course Number

ECE 455 CRN 31073

Credits

3

Discipline

Elect Computer Engineering

Instructor

Alsharif, Salim (SALSHARI@ODU.EDU)

Times and Days

04:30 PM - 05:45 PM

M, W

Course Information

This course is an extension of ECE 355 into a semester long project. Emphasis is on gaining an understanding of networking design principles that entails all aspects of the network development life cycle. Topics include campus LAN models and design, VLANs, internetworking principles and design, WAN design, design of hybrid IP networks, differentiated vs. integrated services, traffic flow measurement and management. (offered spring) 

Prerequisites

 Prerequisites: ECE 355 or permission of the instructor