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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 A-248, Robinson Hall |
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Class Date/Time |
Monday, |
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Instructor |
Yih-Feng Hwang (yhwang1@gmu.edu) |
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Office Hours |
by appointment |
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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% |
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Any late submission of HW assignments and project assignments will be
penalized 10%of points for each day.
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An incomplete
grade (IN) will only be considered
under extreme circumstances. A doctor
note with applicable contact information is required.
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In case of GMU
Honor Code violations, all violators will be reported under all circumstances,
and will have a course grade of F.
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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 31
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Ch. 1: Computer
Networks and the Internet
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#02 |
Sep
07
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Labor
Day—GMU CLOSED
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#03 |
Sep 14
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Ch. 1: Computer
Networks and the Internet
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#04 |
Sep 21
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Ch. 2: HTTP, FTP,
SFTP
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#05 |
Sep 28
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Ch. 2: SMTP &
DNS
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#06 |
Oct 05
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Ch. 3: Transport
Layer
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#07 |
Oct 13
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Ch. 3: Transport
Layer (Columbus Day recess on Oct 12)
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#08 |
Oct 19
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Midterm
Exam
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#09 |
Oct 26
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Ch. 4: IP
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#10 |
Nov 02
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Ch. 4: Routing
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#11 |
Nov 09
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Ch. 5: Link
Layers
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#12 |
Nov 16
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Ch. 5: Local Area
Networks
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#13 |
Nov 23
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Ch. 8: Network
Security
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#14 |
Nov
30
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Project
Presentation
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#15 |
Dec
07
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Project
Presentation
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#16 |
Dec 14
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Final
Exam
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