This
course introduces the principles of computer networks and their applications to
Internet. Details of layering, protocols, performance, resource allocation,
management, security and other contemporary issues related to networks are
discussed. Examples of the course material are protocols such as HTTP, DNS,
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Class Location |
Room 208, Innovation Hall |
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Class Date/Time |
Monday, 7:20 – 10:00 pm |
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Instructor |
Yih-Feng Hwang (yhwang1@gmu.edu) |
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Office Hours |
by appointment |
The Final Grade will be calculated based on the following policy:
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HW Assignments |
10% |
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Term Project |
30% |
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Midterm Exam |
25% |
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Final Exam |
35% |
Any late submission of HW assignments and project assignments will be
penalized 10%of points for each
day.
An incomplete grade (IN) will only be considered under extreme
circumstances. A doctor note with applicable contact information is
required.
In case of GMU Honor Code violations, all violators
will be reported under all circumstances, and will have a course grade of F.
Course Textbook (required): Computer Networking, 5/e by Jim F. Kurose and Keith W. Ross (ISBN-10: 0-13-607967-9), Addison-Wesley.
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#01 |
Aug 30
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Ch. 1: Computer Networks and the Internet |
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#02 |
Sep 06
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NO CLASS
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#03 |
Sep 13
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Ch. 1: Computer Networks and the Internet |
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#04 |
Sep 20
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Ch. 2: HTTP, FTP, SFTP |
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#05 |
Sep 27
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Ch. 2: SMTP & DNS |
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#06 |
Oct 04
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Ch. 3: Transport Layer |
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#07 |
Oct 11
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Ch. 3: Transport Layer |
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#08 |
Oct 18
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Midterm Exam
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#09 |
Oct 25
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Ch. 4: IP
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#10 |
Nov 01
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Ch. 4: Routing |
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#11 |
Nov 08
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Ch. 5: Link Layers |
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#12 |
Nov 15
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Ch. 5: Local Area Networks |
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#13 |
Nov 22
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Ch. 8: Network Security |
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#14 |
Nov 29
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Project Presentation |
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#15 |
Dec 06
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Project Presentation
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#16 |
Dec 13
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READING Day
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#17 |
Dec 20
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Final Exam
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