1. ECE/CSC 570 Computer Networks Fall 2010, Sections 001, 601
Rudra Dutta

2. Course Introduction First course in Computer Networking
Provide all round perspective of the field
Also prepare for further study
(Two courses in one – some uneasy coexistence)
Instructional Objectives
Describe the OSI and TCP/IP layered protocol architectures
Describe and analyze the functions and operations of a data link protocol such as flow control, error detection, and error recovery.
Explain and evaluate the fundamental concepts of circuit-switching, virtual-circuit-switching and packet-switching architectures in wide area networks.
Describe the fundamentals of the Ethernet, TCP/IP and ATM protocol architectures.
Explain and evaluate methods of congestion control and traffic management in data networks.
Apply statistical methods to perform basic performance analysis of generic ARQ and MAC protocols.
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3. Grading Work Products Quizzes - in-class Homework assignments Project
Homeworks (15%)
Project (15%)
Tests (30%, 35%)
Quizzes - in-class
Usually announced
Topic or question samples given beforehand
EOL students use WolfWare submit
Homework assignments
Somewhat longer
Include programming
Use WolfWare submit
Project
Reading, Programming, Simulation
Everybody submits report
Submit code if applicable
Use WolfWare submit
Midterm test
Open book, open notes (BYON)
One hour
Answer on test provided
May attach additional sheets for space if needed
EOL students take with proctor per EOL guidelines
Final test
Comprehensive, Three hour
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4. Website Information Detailed Outline Course Communication
Supplementary Video Lectures (required viewing)
Previous tests (also see project grading)
Grading curves for previous years
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5. Contents Descriptive Analytical Algorithmic Simulation
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6. Administration and Communication
WolfWare website
WolfWare Message board
Not instantaneous, but regular
Primary means of communicating with instructor
Archived after each homework
Elluminate office hours
WolfWare submit
WolfWare GradeBook
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7. Support } half duty Teaching Assistants EOL Staff (for EOL students)
Seung Eun Chung
Shea McIntee
Hee Won Lee
EOL Staff (for EOL students)
Linda Krute, Director, EOL
Eva Boyce and others listed on EOL website
Studio Personnel
April Tilley
} half duty
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