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

Course Information

Credits: 3
Lecture hours: Monday & Wednesday, noon-12:15pm
Classroom: CB1 120
Instructor: Murat Yuksel
E-mail: murat.yuksel@ucf.edu
Phone: (407) 823-4181
Web page: www.ece.ucf.edu/~yuksem
Zoom: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/8594596017
Office hours (online): Mondays and Wednesdays at 10-11am, or by appointment
Graduate Teaching Assistant: Sayanta Seth
E-mail: sayanta@Knights.ucf.edu
Zoom: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/5282958635
Office hour (online): Tuesdays noon-1pm, Fridays 10-11am, or by appointment
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant: Paul Wilson
E-mail: paulwilson@knights.ucf.edu
Zoom: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/92171442518
Office hour (online): Mondays and Wednesday 3-4pm, or by appointment

Objectives

Learn the generic principles, components, and design of modern computer networks, focusing on the Internet.

Description

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.

Prerequisites

EEL 3801C with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better and STA 3032.

Textbooks

Required

· [TFW] A. S. Tanenbaum, N. Feamster, and D. J. Wetherall. (2021) Computer Networks, 6^th Edition. Pearson. (ISBN: 9780136764052) 5^th edition is also acceptable.

Recommended

· [KR] J. Kurose and K. Ross. (2021) Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach, 8^th Edition. Pearson. (ISBN: 9780135928790)

Syllabus (Tentative)

1. Introduction to Networking Concepts

Internet
Delay, Loss, and Throughput
Protocol Layers
Service Models

Physical Layer

Data and Signals
Guide Transmission Media
Wireless Transmission
Channel, Bandwidth
Encoding, Modulation, Multiplexing

Link Layer

Error Detection and Correction
Framing
Multiple Access Protocols
Sliding Window
Ethernet
Link Layer Switches

Network Layer

Virtual Circuit and Datagram Networks
Addressing
Routing
Internet Protocol: IP
Routing Algorithms

Transport Layer

Multiplexing and Demultiplexing
Connectionless Transport: UDP
Reliable Data Transfer
Connection-Oriented Transport: TCP
Congestion Control

Application Layer

Web: HTTP
File Transfer: FTP
Electronic Mail
Domain Name Service
Peer-to-Peer Applications
Socket Programming

Organization

WebCourses Except this web page, all course materials will be posted at the WebCourses.
Lab Assignments There will be two network lab assignments where you will have hands-on experience with protocols. These assignments will require you to use Wireshark packet sniffing tool to analyze communication between nodes.
Homework There will be homework assignments approximately once per month. The homework with lowest score will be dropped from your grading.
Programming Project There will be one project involving some amount of programming. It will require turning in code that compiles and runs properly and a report documenting the code. Knowledge of C, C++, Java, Python, or another standalone programming language is required for this project.
Exams There will be one midterm and one final exams.
Academic Integrity and Professionalism There will be no team projects or reports in this class, therefore all assignments and exams must be prepared strictly individually. Any form of cheating such as plagiarism or ghostwriting will incur a severe penalty, e.g., failure in the course and/or disciplinary action. You are allowed to discuss the course materials with your classmates or colleagues, but no written document, material or code can be shared with your classmates or colleagues. All work you submit must be your own scholarly and creative efforts. Please refer to the UCF policy on rules of conduct.
Disability Statement If you have a disability for which you will need to request accommodations, please contact the instructor or someone at the Student Accessibility Services as soon as possible.

Grading (Tentative)

Grading Policy

Lab Assignments	15%
Homework	20%
Programming Project	15%
Midterm Exam	25%
Final Exam	25%

Grading Scale

90% - 100%	A-, A
80% - 89%	B-, B, B+
65% - 79%	C-, C, C+
55% - 64%	D
0% - 54%	F

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
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
Wed, Oct 13	Midterm Exam
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
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

COVID

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.

Acknowledgment

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

· Mehmet H. Gunes from UNR: http://www.cse.unr.edu/~mgunes

· Lotzi Boloni: http://www.eecs.ucf.edu/~lboloni

· 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