CSc 425 (Principles of Computer Networking)

Spring 2012 Syllabus

Prerequisites	CSc 352 or equivalent. C programming knowledge is necessary
Lectures	MoWe 1:00PM - 2:15PM, Gould-Simpson, Rm 701 (new room!)
Instructor	Thienne Johnson, Gould-Simpson 722 Office Hours: Mo/Wed 3:00-4:00pm, or by appointment. thienne at cs.arizona.edu
TA	Harsha Rajendran, Gould-Simpson 725-A Office Hours: Tu/Th 2:00-3:00pm, or by appointment. hvrajendran at email.arizona.edu

Overview

This course covers fundamental concepts in the design and implementation of computer communication networks, their protocols, and applications. Topics to be covered include: layered network architecture, physical layer and data link protocols, network and transport protocols, unicast and multicast routing protocols, and applications. Examples will be drawn from the Internet TCP/IP protocol suite.

See the syllabus for more information.

Textbooks

Required
Computer Networks A Top-Down Approach. Kurose and Ross, 5^th Ed. Addison-Wesley.
Optional reference book

UNIX Network Programming (3rd Edition) by W. Richard Stevens et. al.

Course Web Page

Information, syllabus and class schedule, and other useful links will be kept at http://www.cs.arizona.edu/classes/cs425/spring12
Course handouts, Exercises, Assignments will be kept at d2l (dl2.arizona.edu)

Grading

You are graded on your performance on a variety of homework assignments, programming projects, and exams using the following weights

10%	Homework
30%	Projects (10%, 10%, and 10%)
5%	Quizzes
25%	Midterm
30%	Final

A	>= 90
B	80.0 to 89.9
C	70.0 to 79.9
D	60.0 to 69.9
E	< 60

The letter grade will be determined based on the above weighted average andcutoffs, with the possibility of a slight curve, to be decided at theend ofthe semester. The instructor reserves the right to fail anyone receiving less than a 60% average on the midterms or final project, even if the weighted average is above 60%.

Copyright

The instructor holds thecopyright in the course materials, including student notesand summaries that substantially reflect the class lectures andmaterials. These materials are made available only for personal use bystudents. Students may not distribute or reproduce the materials forcommercial purposes without the instructor's express written consent.(This does not prevent students from sharing notes on an individualbasis for personal use.) Violation of this copyright may result incourse sanctions and violate the Code of Academic Integrity.

Last update: 11/18/2011