CIS 432/532 Introduction to Computer Networks - Winter 2003

Schedule

This schedule is subject to change. Please check back for changes and additional assignments during the term.

Week 1: Jan 6, 8, & 9

Computer Networks and the Internet
The Internet, Network Core, Network Edge, Network Access, Internet Structure, Delay and Loss, Protocol Layers, History
Lecture Notes: Chapter 1

Week 2: Jan 13, 15 & 17

Application Layer
Principles, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, DNS
Lecture Notes: Chapter 2

Week 3: Jan 20, 22 & 24

Application Layer
TCP Sockets, UDP Sockets
Lecture Notes: Unix Sockets, Programming Tips

Transport Layer
Services, Multiplexing, UDP, Reliable Data Transfer
Lecture Notes: Chapter 3

Week 4: Jan 27, 29 & 31

Transport Layer
Reliable Data Transfer, TCP

Week 5: Feb 3, 5 & 7

Transport Layer
TCP, Congestion Control

Week 6: Feb 10, 12 & 14

Network Layer and Routing
Service Model, Link-State Routing

Midterm: Feb 14th

Week 7: Feb 17, 19 & 21

Network Layer and Routing
Distance Vector Routing, Hierarchical Routing, IP

Week 8: Feb 24, 26 & 28

Network Layer and Routing
Routing, Routers, IPv6, Multicast Routing

Week 9: Mar 3, 5 & 7

Link Layer and LANs
Services, Error Detection, MAC Protocols, ARP, Ethernet Hubs, Bridges, Switches, 802.11

Week 10: Mar 10, 12 & 14

Review Sessions

We review what we learned: application layer, transport layer, network layer, and link layer.

Week 11: Finals Week

Final: 10:15 - 12:15 a.m., Tuesday, 105 ESL, Mar 18th