CIS 432/532 Introduction to Computer Networks - Winter 2003

Syllabus

Course Information

Course Description

This course will introduce you to the principles of computer network design. We will focus on technologies used in the Internet and cover topics such as transport protocols, routing protocols, IP, packet switching, and link-level protocols. You will do some socket programming and some systems programming (such as writing your own transport protocol or routing protocol). Programming assignments will be in C/C++.

Textbooks

For the lecture material, we will use: Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach Featuring the Internet, second edition, by James F. Kurose and Keith W. Ross, Addison Wesley, 2002, ISBN 0-201-97699-4.

For programming exercises, we will reference some lecture notes and web sites. If you would like a good C++ reference, I recommend you purchase: Practical C++ Programming, 2nd Edition, by Steve Oualline, O'Reilly, 2002, ISBN 0-596-00419-2

Assignments, Group Work, Grading Policy

The assignments for this class will consist of homework, programs, and exams. Grading will be based on an scale of 0 to 100, with standard letter grades assigned. Your final grade will be computed by weighting the assignments as follows:

Group work is permitted for some assignments, but NOT for exams. Undergraduates may work in groups of 2 for both homework and programs. Graduate students may work in groups of 2 for homework, but must work individually for programs.

Group work is meant to be done jointly. While you may choose to divide the problems among group members, be aware that doing this may hinder your ability to learn the material. When you turn in group work, turn in a single copy and put the names of all group members on the cover page of the submitted papers.

Programs must be written in the assigned language and must compile and run in the department's Solaris environment.

No late assignments will be accepted. Turn in partial work if you are not finished.

Academic Dishonesty

For this course, some work may be categorized as group work. For these assignments, you may form a group that works together to produce one solution. Any assignment not categorized as group work must be done individually. You are encouraged to generally discuss problems with other groups or students, but you may never use some other group's or student's solution or code in any way. The use of sources (ideas, quotations, paraphrases) must be properly acknowledged and documented.

The student conduct code allows an instructor to impose an appropriate sanction for a student found guilty of academic dishonesty, up to and including an N or an F. I will impose an N or an F for any such offenses in this course.

For more information on academic honesty, please talk to me or see the following references: the Student Conduct web page, the Student Conduct Code, and the UO Dean of Students brochure on academic integrity.