MAT 279 Data Communication and the Internet Prof. Shamik Sengupta Office 4210 N Fall 2010

MAT 279: Course Overview 2 What is the course about? Introductory course for Internet  learn components of Internet/networks  learn mechanisms of how Internet works  learn secure practices of World Wide Web  learn development of webpages – a hands-on approach Goals:  Learning applications, concepts, practice  Enjoy…

MAT 279: Course Overview 3 Timing and Contact Information  Class meeting time: Tuesday and Thursday ( 12:30pm – 1:45pm)  Office hours: o North Hall, 4210 o Tuesday/Thursday (11:00am – 12:00noon) Or By appointments   Office Phone:  Class WWW site:  Blackboard online:

MAT 279: Course Overview 4 Course Material Information  Course materials: o No single textbook. o Class notes and slides. o References to current materials from journals, magazines and other websites may also be used. o Reference Texts:  Computer Networking: A top down approach, 5th ed. Addison- Wesley by Kurose and Ross, ISBN-10: | ISBN-13:  HTML A Beginner's Guide, 4th Edition, by Wendy Willard, ISBN-13:  New Perspectives on HTML and XHTML: Comprehensive, 5th Edition, by Patrick M. Carey, ISBN-10: | ISBN-13:

MAT 279: Course Overview 5 Course Syllabus Overview  Internet overview  Layered architecture of Internet  Communication protocols  Details on HTML webpage development o HTML Introduction o HTML tags and attributes o Introducing Lists o Exploring website structures o Introducing Hyperlinks o Introducing style sheets o Web tables o Web Frames o Web Forms  Hands-on experience and case studies!

MAT 279: Course Overview 6 Grading Information  Workload and grading: Course workapprox % 1 Term Project20% Homework assignments20% Midterm exam20% In-class Quiz (html)20% Final Exam20%  Extra-credit assignments as decided by Instructor.  Late policy  Submission will not be accepted after due date  Permission needed for exceptional circumstances  Attendance needed.

MAT 279: Course Overview 7 Term Project  Project: (Approx. 15 weeks time) o Individual Project o Can be either 1. Website design OR 2. Term paper  Website project: The purpose is to give you a chance of learning about website design and development  Term paper: The purpose is to give you a chance to study (independently) a topic of your choice in the general area of Internet and security.  Decide your topic as soon as possible and discuss with me. Start as early as possible.

MAT 279: Course Overview 8 Comments, Suggestions…??