EEL
4781 Computer Communication Networks
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
University of Central Florida, Fall 2021
Course Information - Objectives - Description - Prerequisites - Textbooks - Syllabus - Organization - Grading - Schedule - COVID - Acknowledgment
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
· [TFW] A. S. Tanenbaum, N. Feamster, and D. J. Wetherall. (2021) Computer Networks, 6th Edition. Pearson. (ISBN: 9780136764052) 5th edition is also acceptable.
Recommended
· [KR] J. Kurose and K. Ross. (2021) Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach, 8th Edition. Pearson. (ISBN: 9780135928790)
1. Introduction
to Networking Concepts
Grading (Tentative)
Grading Policy
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Grading Scale
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Note 1: Submissions will not be accepted beyond two days after the deadline of the assignment. Late submissions within two days will be subject to points deduction as follows:
· 1 day late: 25% off (i.e., the assignment is graded out of 75 points)
· 2 days late: 50% off (i.e., the assignment is graded out of 50 points)
Note 2: 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 23 |
Lecture 1: Introduction to Networking Concepts |
TFW, Ch. 1 |
Wed, Aug 25 |
Lecture 2: Introduction to Networking Concepts |
TFW, Ch. 1 |
Mon, Aug 30 |
Lecture 3: Introduction to Networking Concepts |
TFW, Ch. 1 |
Wed, Sep 1 |
Lecture 4: Introduction to Networking Concepts |
TFW, Ch. 1 |
Mon, Sep 6 |
Labor Day – NO CLASS |
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Wed, Sep 8 |
Lecture 5: Application Layer |
TFW, Ch. 7 |
Mon, Sep 13 |
Lecture 6: Application Layer |
TFW, Ch. 7 |
Wed, Sep 15 |
Lecture 7: Application Layer |
TFW, Ch. 7 |
Mon, Sep 20 |
Lecture 8: Application Layer |
TFW, Ch. 7 |
Wed, Sep 22 |
Lecture 9: Physical Layer |
TFW, Ch. 2 |
Mon, Sep 27 |
Lecture 10: Physical Layer |
TFW, Ch. 2 |
Wed, Sep 29 |
Lecture 11: Physical Layer |
TFW, Ch. 2 |
Mon, Oct 4 |
Lecture 12: Physical Layer |
TFW, Ch. 2 |
Wed, Oct 6 |
Lecture 13: Physical Layer |
TFW, Ch. 2 |
Mon, Oct 11 |
Review |
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Wed, Oct 13 |
Midterm Exam |
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Mon, Oct 18 |
Lecture 14: Link Layer |
TFW, Ch. 3 |
Wed, Oct 20 |
Lecture 15: Link Layer |
TFW, Ch. 3 |
Mon, Oct 25 |
Lecture 16: Link Layer |
TFW, Ch. 3 |
Wed, Oct 27 |
Lecture 17: Link Layer |
TFW, Ch. 3 |
Mon, Nov 1 |
Lecture 18: Link Layer |
TFW, Ch. 3 |
Wed, Nov 3 |
Lecture 19: Network Layer |
TFW, Ch. 5 |
Mon, Nov 8 |
Lecture 20: Network Layer |
TFW, Ch. 5 |
Wed, Nov
10 |
Lecture 21:
Network Layer |
TFW, Ch. 5 |
Mon, Nov 15 |
Lecture 22: Network Layer |
TFW, Ch. 5 |
Wed, Nov 17 |
Lecture 23: Network
Layer |
TFW, Ch. 5 |
Mon, Nov 22 |
Lecture 24: Transport Layer |
TFW, Ch. 6 |
Wed, Nov 24 |
Thanksgiving Break – NO CLASS |
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Mon, Nov 29 |
Lecture 25: Transport Layer |
TFW, Ch. 6 |
Wed, Dec 1 |
Lecture 26: Transport Layer |
TFW, Ch. 6 |
Wed, Dec 8, 10am-1pm |
Final Exam |
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The COVID-19 pandemic impacts us all in many ways, including physically, mentally, emotionally, financially, academically, and professionally. We will work with you on challenges you may be encountering and to provide support to help you succeed. However, please keep in mind that we will hold you accountable, especially in terms of class attendance, participation, and contributions.
UCF expects that all members of our campus community who are able to do so get vaccinated, and we expect all members of our campus community to wear masks indoors, in line with the latest CDC guidelines. Masks are required in approved clinical or health care settings. Students who believe they may have been exposed to COVID-19 or who test positive must contact UCF Student Health Services (407-823-2509) so proper contact tracing procedures can take place. Students should not come to campus if they are ill, are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19 or have tested positive for COVID-19.
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 - COVID - Acknowledgment
Last updated on August 30, 2021