EEL
4781 Computer Communication Networks
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
University of Central Florida, Spring 2021
Course Information - Objectives - Description - Prerequisites - Textbooks - Syllabus - Organization - Grading - Schedule - 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
· [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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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, Jan 11 |
Lecture 1: Introduction to Networking Concepts |
T&W, Ch. 1 |
Wed, Jan 13 |
Lecture 2: Introduction to Networking Concepts |
T&W, Ch. 1 |
Mon, Jan 18 |
Martin Luther King Jr. Day – NO CLASS |
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Wed, Jan 20 |
Lecture 3: Introduction to Networking Concepts |
T&W, Ch. 1 |
Mon, Jan 25 |
Lecture 4: Introduction to Networking Concepts |
T&W, Ch. 1 |
Wed, Jan 27 |
Lecture 5: Application Layer |
T&W, Ch. 7 |
Mon, Feb 1 |
Lecture 6: Application Layer |
T&W, Ch. 7 |
Wed, Feb 3 |
Lecture 7: Application Layer |
T&W, Ch. 7 |
Mon, Feb 8 |
Lecture 8: Application Layer |
T&W, Ch. 7 |
Wed, Feb 10 |
Lecture 9: Physical Layer |
T&W, Ch. 2 |
Mon, Feb 15 |
Lecture 10: Physical Layer |
T&W, Ch. 2 |
Wed, Feb 17 |
Lecture 11: Physical Layer |
T&W, Ch. 2 |
Mon, Feb 22 |
Lecture 12: Physical Layer |
T&W, Ch. 2 |
Wed, Feb 24 |
Lecture 13: Physical Layer |
T&W, Ch. 2 |
Mon, Mar 1 |
Review |
T&W, Ch. 3 |
Wed, Mar 3 |
Midterm Exam |
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Mon, Mar 8 |
Lecture 14: Link Layer |
T&W, Ch. 3 |
Wed, Mar 10 |
Lecture 15: Link Layer |
T&W, Ch. 3 |
Mon, Mar 15 |
Lecture 16: Link Layer |
T&W, Ch. 3 |
Wed, Mar 17 |
Lecture 17: Link Layer |
T&W, Ch. 3 |
Mon, Mar 22 |
Lecture 18: Link Layer |
T&W, Ch. 3 |
Wed, Mar 24 |
Lecture 19: Network Layer |
T&W, Ch. 5 |
Mon, Mar 29 |
Lecture 20: Network Layer |
T&W, Ch. 5 |
Wed, Mar 31 |
Lecture 21:
Network Layer |
T&W, Ch. 5 |
Mon, Apr 5 |
Lecture 22: Network Layer |
T&W, Ch. 5 |
Wed, Apr 7 |
Lecture 23: Network
Layer |
T&W, Ch. 5 |
Mon, Apr 12 |
Spring Break – NO CLASS |
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Wed, Apr 14 |
Spring Break – NO CLASS |
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Mon, Apr 19 |
Lecture 24: Transport Layer |
T&W, Ch. 6 |
Wed, Apr 21 |
Lecture 25: Transport Layer |
T&W, Ch. 6 |
Mon, Apr 26 |
Lecture 26: Transport Layer |
T&W, Ch. 6 |
Wed, Apr 28, 1-3:50pm |
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 March 22, 2021