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COURSE SYLLABUS Co-requisite: COP 4530 CNT
4504: Computer Networks Spring Semester 2025 |
Course
Objective:
The
goal of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the key
architecture and implementation issues in modern computer and communication
networks. Students will learn about the fundamental issues in designing and
building networks, particularly from an infrastructure, protocols and
algorithms point of view. Students will gain an understanding of the TCP/IP
protocol suite and be able to understand how the Internet works at a detailed
level.
Course
Description:
This course will survey computer
communication networks from a computer science perspective. We will explore
basic aspects such as the architecture of networks, layering issues, topology
and components, concepts of circuit and packet switching, and network control
algorithms. We will discuss protocols and design issues at each layer ranging
from the physical to the application layer. We will consider programming APIs,
routing, flow control, queuing theory issues and congestion control. As time
permits we will explore issues such as multicasting, overlay networks, content
delivery and distribution and other emerging topics of interest.
Instructor:
Room 263,
Office hours: Tuesday / Thursday 2 pm to 3 pm
Teaching Assistant:
Qijin Bao
Office hours: Room MCH 104: Wednesday 10 am to 11 am
Zoom (see link on Canvas): Friday 8:30 am to 9:30 am
Email: qb24@fsu.edu
Required Text:
A. S. Tanenbaum and D. J. Wetherall, Computer
Networks, Prentice Hall, 5th edition or 6th Edition (Publisher:
Pearson). Reading assignments will be with respect to the 5th
edition. If you have the 6th edition find the similar or equivalent
material in the same chapter.
Class Schedule:
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Lectures |
Tuesdays
and Thursdays |
4:50 pm to 6:05
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LOV
0103 |
Lecture
Notes and Information
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Meeting Days |
Assignments & Information |
Class Notes |
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1 |
January 7, 2025 January 9, 2025 |
Read / Scan Chapter 1 in text. Read Lecture
1. Scan sections 2.1, 2.3, 2.5, and 2.6 in text.
Scan other sections. Read Lecture 2A. Please Note that from January 14th,
our classroom will be LOV 103. See everyone there on Tuesday! Read Notes1:Basics of Analog Signals |
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January 14, 2025 January 16, 2025 |
Read sections 3.1 and 3.2 in text. Read Lecture 2B Information to Scan Start reading 3.3 and 3.4 in text. |
Lecture
2B Error Correction-Detection Homework
1 Due January 30, 2025 |
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3 |
January 21, 2025 January 23, 2025 |
No Class due to ice
storm Continue previous readings. Work on hw1. I will continue covering previous
assigned readings. Start reading Lecture 3. Continue reading 3.3 and 3.4 in
text |
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January 28, 2025 January 30, 2025 |
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February 4, 2025 February 6, 2025 |
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February 11, 2025 February 13, 2025 |
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February 18, 2025 February 20, 2025 |
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8 |
February 25, 2025 February 27, 2025 |
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March 4, 2025 March 6, 2025 |
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March 11, 2025 March 13, 2025 |
Spring Break Spring Break |
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10 |
March 18, 2025 March 20, 2025 |
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11 |
March 25, 2025 March 27, 2025 |
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12 |
April 1, 2025 April 3, 2025 |
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April 8, 2025 April 10, 2025 |
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April 15, 2025 April 17, 2025 |
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April 22, 2025 April 24, 2025 |
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EXAM WEEK |
April 28-May 2 , 2025 |
FINAL EXAM: HCB 0207, Wednesday April 30, 2025, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
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1. Grading is on a
curve. The curve will be set after the first midterm and may be changed with
advance notice to students.
2. There will be two midterm tests (30% each)
during class periods, and a final exam (20%).
3. There will be several graded problem sets
during the semester that could include programming or other projects (20%
total). It is very important to complete all problem sets. You may talk to me
or the teaching assistant, but you must do the problems by yourself or
in the group if there is a group project (see academic honor policy below).
University Attendance Policy
Excused
absences include documented illness, deaths in the family and other documented
crises, call to active military duty or jury duty, religious holy days, and
official University activities. These absences will be accommodated in a way
that does not arbitrarily penalize students who have a valid written excuse.
Consideration will also be given to students whose dependent children
experience serious illness.
Academic Honor Policy
The
Florida State University Academic Honor Policy outlines the University`s
expectations for the integrity of students` academic work, the procedures for
resolving alleged violations of those expectations, and the rights and
responsibilities of students and faculty members throughout the process.
Students are responsible for reading the Academic Honor Policy and for living
up to their pledge be honest and truthful and [to] strive for personal and
institutional integrity at Florida State University.` (Florida State University
Academic Honor Policy, found at:
http://fda.fsu.edu/Academics/Academic-Honor-Policy
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Support and Transitions to learn more.
Syllabus Change Policy
Except for changes that substantially affect
implementation of the evaluation (grading) statement, this syllabus is a guide
for the course and is subject to change.
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Students
with disabilities needing academic accommodation should: (1) register with and
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Various
centers and programs are available to assist students with navigating stressors
that might impact academic success. These include the following:
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Victim Advocate Program University Center A, Room 4100, (850) 644-7161, Available 24/7/365, Office Hours: M-F 8-5
https://dsst.fsu.edu/vap |
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