CS 4411 Syllabus

Spring 2016

Course Description

CS 4411 - Data Communications, Networks

In-depth experience with telecommunications fundamentals, including voice-video-data transmission in LAN and Internet. Network protocol analysis and implementation. Network layered architecture and abstractions. Installation, configuration, systems integration, and management of the technologies.

prereq: 2511, 3011 or instructor consent, CIS majors only, minimum 60 credits, a grade of C- or better is required in all prerequisite courses

Meetings

Lecture: 3:00pm — 3:50pm MWF, HH 306

Lab: 5:00pm — 6:50pm Th, HH 306

Teaching Staff

Lecturer: Gary Shute
Teaching Assistant: Sai Kowshik Vattipally

Textbooks and Materials

Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach Featuring the Internet, 6th ed. , by James F. Kurose and Keith W. Ross
Networks Home Page

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

Item	Points	Percent
Homework Assignments (8@5)	40	8%
Programming Assignments (3)	80	16%
Lab Exercises (10@10)	100	20%
Midterms (2@80)	160	32%
Final Exam	120	24%
Total	500	100%

Exam Dates

Exam	Coverage	Date
Midterm I	Chapters 1, 2, 3	Monday, February 22
Midterm II	Chapters 4, 5	Friday, April 1
Final Exam	Chapters 6, 8, 9	Thursday, May 5, 2:00pm — 3:55pm

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