Course Name:

Catalog Description: Study Computer network models and protocol layers. Topics include error handling, frames, broadcast networks, channel allocation; network routing algorithms, internetworking, TCP/IP, and ATM protocols.

Prerequisite:

CDA 4101 Structured Computer Organization or equivalent.
Familiarity with at least one high-level programming language (e.g., Java or C++).

Topics:

· Network introduction

Network history, network architecture
Net-centric computing and network based applications

· Physical layer

Transmission media
Interconnection topology
Switching technologies

· Link layer

Framing
Error control
Channel allocation

· Network layer

Static and dynamic routing
Routing algorithms
IP and ATM protocols

· Transport layer

Connection-oriented, connectionless service
TCP and UDP
Flow control and congestion control

· Application layer

Web based application
HTTP, FTP, SMTP protocols
client-server socket programming
Network management
Domain name system

Course Outcomes:

1. Be familiar with computer network architecture (set of layers and protocols)

2. Be exposed to data transmission - media and local & long distance communication

3. Be exposed to packet transmission in LAN, WAN and the associated protocols

4. Master the internetworking (TCP/IP protocols)

5. Be familiar with static and dynamic routing

6. Be familiar with virtual circuits and ATM protocols

7. Be familiar with flow control and congestion control methods

8. Be exposed to computer network applications

Required Text:

Computer Networks, 4th Edition, by Andrew S. Tanenbaum, Prentice Hall (ISBN: 0130661023).

Other References:

Computer Networking, 2nd Edition, Kurose and Ross, Addison Wesley (ISBN: 0201976994).

Other reading material: Class notes.

Grading Policy:

Exam 1: 10%.
Exam 2: 20%.
Final Exam: 40%.
Class Attendance and Participation: 10%.
Term Project: 20%.
Extra Credits: Up to +10%.

Grading Standard: The grading scale is: A: 90 | A-:87 | B+:84 | B: 80 | B-:77 | C+:74 | C: 70 | C-:65 | D+:60 | D: 55 | D-:50. Note that a C- is not a C.

Attendance: Attendance may be taken during each class meeting.

Some important dates:

February 6 Tuesday Last day to withdraw from the University with a 25% refund of tuition.
March 12 Monday Last day to drop a course with a DR grade. Last day to withdraw from the University with a WI grade.
March 19 - 24 Spring Break.
April 19 Thursday Classes end.
April 20 - 21 Fri-Sat Exam Study Days (No exams given on these days).
April 23 - 28 Mon - Sat Official Examination Period.
April 30 - May 1 Mon- Tues. Commencement Exercises.
May 3 Thursday Complete grade report available to students by web and at kiosks.
For more information, please consult the university calendar at: http://www.fiu.edu/~register/calendars.htm

Policy on Make-up Examinations and Assignments: There will be no make-up exams. All project deliverables and assignments should be submitted at the beginning of class on the due date. The only excuse for missing an exam is verifiable cases of illness and emergencies and religious holy days. Please check the dates of the exams and inform me of any conflicts with religious holy days as soon as possible.

Code of Academic Integrity:

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University Policies: academic misconduct, sexual harassment, religious holydays, and information on services for students with disabilities.

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Last modified 1/9/2007