Fall 2013INFS 612 Principles & Practices of Comm. Networks |
|
Instructor: |
Dr. Avinash Srinivasan |
|
Office: |
Engineering Building Room 5337 |
|
Phone: |
703-993-1773 |
|
E-mail: |
asriniv5 AT gmu dot edu |
|
Office Hours: |
MT 6-7pm; W 3-4pm; or by appointment |
|
|
|
Course Number: |
INFS 612 |
|
Section: |
001 |
|
Course Title: |
Principles and Practices of Communication Networks |
|
Building: |
Innovation Hall |
|
Room: |
134 |
|
Day: |
W |
|
Time: |
4:30 PM - 7:10 PM |
|
Credits: |
3 |
|
|
|
Name: |
Sridhar Venkatesan |
|
Office: |
TBA |
|
E-mail: |
svenkate@masonlive.gmu.edu |
|
Office Hours: |
TBA |
|
|
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, TCP/IP, RSVP, SNMP, algorithms such as Dijkstra’s
link state routing, security
measures such as firewalls and encryption.
At the end of this course, students will demonstrate knowledge of fundamental principles of communication networks and
an ability to apply them in practice.
Additionally, students will demonstration knowledge of OSI/TCP-IP stack and basic
communication protocols.
INFS 501 Discrete and Logical Structures for Information Systems or equivalent
INFS 515 Computer Organization or equivalent
INFS 519 Program Design and Data Structures or equivalent
SWE 510 Object-Oriented Programming in Java or equivalent
Aug. 28 Week-1: Course Introduction
Chapter-1: Computer Networks and the Internet
Sep. 4 Week-2: Chapter-1: Computer Networks and the Internet
Sep. 11 Week-3: Chapters-2: Application Layer
Sep. 18 Week-4: Chapters-2: Application Layer
Sep. 25 Week-5: Chapter-3: Transport Layer
Oct. 2 Week-6: Chapter-3: Transport Layer
Oct. 9 Week-7: Chapter-4: The Network Layer
Midterm Exam Review
Oct. 16 Week-8: Midterm Exam (Chapters 1, 2, & 3)
Oct. 23 Week-9: Chapter-4: The Network Layer
Oct. 30 Week-10: Chapter-5: The Link Layer: Links, Access Networks, and LANs
Nov. 6 Weeks-11: Chapter-5: The Link Layer: Links, Access Networks, and LANs
Solutions to Midterm Exam
Nov. 13 Week-12: Chapter-8: Security in Computer Networks
Nov. 20 Week-13: Chapter-8: Security in Computer Networks
Nov. 27 Week-14: Thanksgiving Break - No Class
Dec. 4 Week-15: Final Exam Review
FINAL EXAM- December 11th 2013, 4:30PM - 7:15PM in Innovation Hall 134.
Please check on registrar's website to make sure this is the correct date/time.
You will be graded on a total of 500 points. Your grade will be calculated as follows:
Final letter grade will be calculated using the scale below-
|
≥ 490 |
A+ |
|
≥ 465 & < 490 |
A |
|
≥ 450 & < 465 |
A- |
|
≥ 435 & < 450 |
B+ |
|
≥ 420 & < 435 |
B |
|
≥ 400 & < 420 |
B- |
|
≥ 350 & < 400 |
C |
|
≥ 250 & < 350 |
F |
Exams are closed book, closed notes. Instructor will give necessary information, when appropriate, as
handouts for the exam.
All homework assignments must be done individually by each student, unless explicitly required otherwise.
You are required to use your mason email to communicate with me. This is very important to protect your
privacy. For more information, please visit http://registrar.gmu.edu/privacy/
Online Computer Science Department Honor Code- http://cs.gmu.edu/wiki/pmwiki.php/HonorCode/HomePage
COURSE POLICY
Use of electronic devices are strictly restricted to referring to course material including lecture slides posted on
blackboard. Electronic devices are limited to tablets and laptops. Cell phones cannot be used in place of laptops
and tablets to access course material during lecture.
If you have a documented learning disability or other conditions that may affect academic performance you
should make sure the necessary documentation is on file with the Office of Disability Services to determine
the accommodations you need. Talk with me to discuss your accommodation needs but any arrangements
necessary have to be made via the ODS.
For more information - visit SUB I, Rm. 222 or www.gmu.edu/student/drc, or call 703-993-2474.
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
Calendar of Religious Holidays
Dr. Avinash Srinivasan - Department of Computer Science, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA.