EEL
4781 Computer Communication Networks
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
University of Central Florida, Fall 2020
Course Information - Objectives - Description - Prerequisites - Textbooks - Syllabus - Organization - Grading - Schedule - Acknowledgment
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Office hours: Tuesdays at 11am-12pm and Fridays at 9:30-10:30am
Learn the generic principles, components, and design of modern computer networks, focusing on the Internet.
Network models. Media access protocols. Data link control. Routing and flow control. Internetworking. Current architectures and protocols: OSI, Ethernet, token, ring, FDDI, HSLC, X.25, etc.
EEL 3801C with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better and STA 3032.
Required
· [T&W] A. S. Tanenbaum and D. J. Wetherall. (2011) Computer Networks, 5th Edition. Pearson. (ISBN: 9780132126953)
Recommended
· [K&R] J. Kurose and K. Ross. (2017) Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach, 7th Edition. Pearson. (ISBN: 9780132126953)
1. Introduction
to Networking Concepts
Grading (Tentative)
Grading Policy
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Grading Scale
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Important Note: Re-grading requests can only be made within the first week after the graded assignments/tests are returned to the students.
Schedule (Tentative), Notes & Assignments
This is a tentative schedule. It is subject to readjustment depending on the time we actually spend in class covering the topics. Slides presented in class and assignments will be posted at the WebCourses.
Date |
Lectures |
Reading Assignments |
Mon, Aug 24 |
Lecture 1: Introduction to Networking Concepts |
T&W, Ch. 1 |
Wed, Aug 26 |
Lecture 2: Introduction to Networking Concepts |
T&W, Ch. 1 |
Mon, Aug 31 |
Lecture 3: Introduction to Networking Concepts |
T&W, Ch. 1 |
Wed, Sep 2 |
Lecture 4: Introduction to Networking Concepts |
T&W, Ch. 1 |
Mon, Sep 7 |
Labor Day – NO CLASS |
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Wed, Sep 9 |
Lecture 5: Application Layer |
T&W, Ch. 7 |
Mon, Sep 14 |
Lecture 6: Application Layer |
T&W, Ch. 7 |
Wed, Sep 16 |
Lecture 7: Application Layer |
T&W, Ch. 7 |
Mon, Sep 21 |
Lecture 8: Application Layer |
T&W, Ch. 7 |
Wed, Sep 23 |
Lecture 9: Physical Layer |
T&W, Ch. 2 |
Mon, Sep 28 |
Lecture 10: Physical Layer |
T&W, Ch. 2 |
Wed, Sep 30 |
Lecture 11: Physical Layer |
T&W, Ch. 2 |
Mon, Oct 5 |
Lecture 12: Physical Layer |
T&W, Ch. 2 |
Wed, Oct 7 |
Lecture 13: Link Layer |
T&W, Ch. 3 |
Mon, Oct 12 |
Review |
T&W, Ch. 3 |
Wed, Oct 14 |
Midterm Exam |
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Mon, Oct 19 |
Lecture 14: Link Layer |
T&W, Ch. 3 |
Wed, Oct 21 |
Lecture 15: Link Layer |
T&W, Ch. 3 |
Mon, Oct 26 |
Lecture 16: Link Layer |
T&W, Ch. 3 |
Wed, Oct 28 |
Lecture 17: Network Layer |
T&W, Ch. 5 |
Mon, Nov 2 |
Lecture 18: Network Layer |
T&W, Ch. 5 |
Wed, Nov 4 |
Lecture 19: Network Layer |
T&W, Ch. 5 |
Mon, Nov 9 |
Lecture 20: Network Layer |
T&W, Ch. 5 |
Wed, Nov 11 |
Veterans Day – NO
CLASS |
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Mon, Nov 16 |
Lecture 21: Network Layer |
T&W, Ch. 5 |
Wed, Nov 18 |
Lecture 22: Transport Layer |
T&W, Ch. 6 |
Mon, Nov 23 |
Lecture 23: Transport Layer |
T&W, Ch. 6 |
Wed, Nov 25 |
Thanksgiving – NO
CLASS |
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Mon, Nov 30 |
Lecture 25: Transport Layer |
T&W, Ch. 6 |
Wed, Dec 2 |
Review |
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Wed, Dec 9, 10am-12:50pm |
Final Exam |
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The materials for this course are in part based upon the materials from a number of people/sources, including:
· Official website of the Tanenbaum & Wetherall text: Computer Networks
· Official website of the Kurose and Ross text: Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach
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Mehmet H. Gunes from UNR: http://www.cse.unr.edu/~mgunes
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Lotzi Boloni: http://www.eecs.ucf.edu/~lboloni
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Mainak Chatterjee: http://www.cs.ucf.edu/~mainak
Course Information - Objectives - Description - Prerequisites - Textbooks - Syllabus - Organization - Grading - Schedule - Acknowledgment
Last updated on October 19, 2020