CSCD 433/533
Advancecd Networking

Room:  CEB 204 and Labs in CEB 342
CSCD 433/533 Time:  M,T,W,Th,F 10-11 am
Instructor:  Carol Taylor
Email: ctaylor4214@comcast.net
Office:  CEB 315, Office hours: 9 - 10:00 am M, W, F
Phone:   509-359-6908

Texts:
(Required) Computer Networks: A Systems Approach, 5th Edition by Computer Networks, Fifth Edition, by Andrew T. Tanenbaum and David Wetherall, 2010
Web Site:   Book Companion Web Site

(Optional) Computer Networks: Performance and Quality of Service, Ivan Marsic, Dartmouth University, 2010
Web Site:   Rutgers On-line Network Book

Overview
This page covers the administrative aspects of the course such as grading, and course overview. Links are provided to assignments, Lecture notes, Relevant links and Handouts. Please check the assignments and Lecture notes pages frequently since dates may change throughout the semester. You are responsible for downloading the lecture notes, handouts and any supplemental reading prior to the lecture.

Course Goals

  • Learn about networks as systems including design principles, performance, software and hardware components
  • To explore Quality of Service (QOS) features of networks including protocols
  • Continue learning network programming

    • Learning Objectives

  • Study the design principles of the Internet as an example of a successful network that scales
  • Learn about network performance, how to perform measurement and tools
  • Study some specific software and hardware components and understand how they work
  • Study applications that require QOS features and learn which protocols support them
  • Write network programs to better understand network concepts

    • Important Links
    Lecture Notes and Reading Assignments
    Assignments
    Relevant Links
    Labs
    New!! Grad Student Requirements
    Graduate Survey Paper Information

    Communication with Instructor
    E-mail is my main form of communication. You may also call phone listed above, and leave me a message.

    Grading
    This course is a mix of theory and applied concepts. Students are expected to be actively involved in learning and applying concepts. Consequently, grades will consist of a number of different components including programs, tests, labs/homework and for grad students one paper and lecture. The following percentages will be used to compute your grade:

    Undergraduate Students
       30% Exams
       30% Programs
       30% Homework and Labs
       10% Class Participation and In-class Exercises

    Graduate Students
       25% Exams
       20% Programs
       15% Homework and Labs
       10% Discussion Topics
       25% Research Paper and Lecture
       5% Class Participation and In-class Exercises

    Due Dates and Assignment Requirements
    All assignments are due on the date specified for the assignment.
    Assignment Requirements


    End of Syllabus