CS 4411/5651 Syllabus

CS 4411 Course Description

CS 4411 Course Outcomes

CS 5651 Course Description

CS 5651 Course Outcomes

Textbooks and Materials

• Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach Featuring the Internet, 3rd ed. , by James F. Kurose and Keith W. Ross

Topics and Readings

• Computer networks and the internet, Chapter 1
• Application layer, Chapter 2
• Transport layer, Chapter 3
• Network layer and routing, Chapter 4
• Link layer and local area networks, Chapter 5
• Security in computer networks, Chapter 8
• Network management, Chapter 9

Grading Basis

Homework Assignments (7)	10%
Lab Exercises (8)	10%
Programming Assignments (5)	10%
Midterms (2)	30%
Final Exam	30%

Exam Dates

Midterm I	Chapters 1, 2	Tuesday, February 14
Midterm II	Chapters 3, 4	Thursday, March 30
Final Exam	Chapters 5, 8, 9	Monday, May 8, 2:00-3:55

Approximately 30% of the final exam will be over material covered on the midterm exams.

Policies

• Assigned reading should be done before coming to class on that day.
• Homework assignments will be collected at the beginning of class on the due date. Since I may go over some of the problems in class, late homework will not be accepted. Lab assignments will be collected at the beginning of lab on the due date. Late lab assignments will be penalized at a rate of 20% per day.
• Midterm exams will be given in lecture. No makeups will be given except for dire emergencies, in which case you should contact your me as early as possible.
• Exams will not be given early, and makeups are not allowed except in very dire circumstances, e.g., severe illness or death in the family. In any case, I must be informed in advance of the scheduled exam time.
• Individuals who have any disability, either permanent or temporary, that might affect their ability to perform in this class are encouraged to inform the instructor at the start of the quarter. Adaptation of methods, materials, or testing may be made as required to provide for equitable participation.