FALL CSC 419: Computer Networks

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1 FALL 2014 CSC 419: Computer Networks Dr. K. B. Lakshmanan Professor, Computer Science The College at Brockport State University of New York Contact Information Office: 204 Albert W. Brown Building Phone: (585) Fax #: (585) URL: Class Hours: Fall 2014 o M-W-- 06:35 PM 07:50 PM, CSC , Hartwell 0122 Office Hours: Fall 2014 o M-W-F 02:30 PM 03:20 PM, Brown 210 o -T-R- 02:00 PM 03:15 PM, Brown 210 Textbook A.S. Tanenbaum and D.J. Wetherall, Computer Networks, 5th Edition, Prentice Hall, Boston, MA, 2011 (ISBN: ) Reference B.A. Forouzan and F. Mosharraf, Computer Networks: A Top-down Approach, McGraw Hill, New York, NY, 2012 (ISBN: ) Course Description from the CS Department Handbook Provides a comprehensive study of the field of computer communications, local area networks, and internetworking. Includes these topics: the OSI and TCP/IP models, protocols, topologies, data communication issues, error detection and correction, local area networks, network hardware, Ethernet and wireless technologies, WAN, packet-switching, routing, datagrams, Internet addressing, home networking and security. Includes hands-on experience with network hardware and software. Closed to students who have received credit for CIS credits. 1

2 Prerequisite CSC 303: Computer Systems Hardware and Software CSC 311: Computer Organization and Software Interface Course Objectives Study of basic principles in data communications, local and wide area networking Study of network applications, business information, and doing business on the Internet Study of Ethernet and wireless networks Study of communication protocol TCP/IP, network programming, and network security Nature of the Course This course provides an introduction to data communication, local and wide area networks, and internet applications. It is meant to be a preparation as a computer network analyst and not as a computer network technician. With some additional preparation, students will be able to seek CompTIA Network+ certification. Hardware and Software Environment We will do some hands on work with network configuration and troubleshooting in both Microsoft Windows and UNIX environment. We will also implement a small client-server program in Java language. Wireshark is a free and open-source packet analyzer. It is used for network troubleshooting, analysis, software and communications protocol development, and education. You may wish to download the latest version of this software. Course Learning Outcomes Understand goals of networking, reference models, and role of standards Understand business requirements for communication and explore network technology as an enabler of organizational performance Perform computations relating to multimedia file sizes, raw and effective data rates, propagation time, etc. Understand characteristics of various communication media, physical and data link layer issues, error detecting/correcting codes and related tradeoffs Understand IEEE (Ethernet) and IEEE (wireless) protocols Understand Internet addressing, subnets, and TCP/IP protocol characteristics Understand network hardware such as hubs, switches, routers (both wired and wireless), NAT devices, and DHCP servers Learn to configure LAN and TCP/IP networks; explore network troubleshooting commands such as ping, traceroute, nslookup, netstat, etc Analyze network traffic using Wireshark software Understand and implement client-server code in Java Understand network security issues 2

3 Student Outcomes (ABET) CSC 419 is an elective course in the Computer Science major and contributes to the following student outcomes: A. An ability to apply fundamental principles of computing and mathematics as appropriate to the discipline of computer science. D. An ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools appropriate for immediate employment in computing technology development fields. G. An ability to analyze the social and human context of computing as it impacts individuals, organizations, and society, including ethical, legal, security, and global policy issues. No data is collected in this course for the assessment of overall student outcomes. Workload Attendance and in-class participation, 5 points 7 Assignments, 200 points in total 2 In-class Examinations, 90 points each (90 minutes) Comprehensive Final Examination, 115 points (120 minutes) Grading Policy A is >= 90% A- is >= 87% but < 90% B+ is >= 83% but < 87% B is >= 80% but < 83% B- is >= 77% but < 80% C+ is >= 73% but < 77% C is >= 70% but < 73% C- is >= 67% but < 70% D+ is >= 63% but < 67% D is >= 60% but < 63% D- is >= 57% but < 60% E is < 57% Passing Grade The passing grade in this course is D-. Policy on Assignments and Academic Integrity All assignments are to be completed on individual basis, i.e., on your own. Group efforts are not acceptable. Late assignments will be accepted for 4 days beyond the deadline with a penalty of 10% per day (including weekends and other holidays). If you have problems meeting the deadlines, you are encouraged to consult me at my office. Being absent from class for one reason or another is not an excuse for submitting assignments late. In such cases, contact me or type the assignment and submit it through electronic mail ( ). When acts of academic dishonesties occur, college policies and procedures will be followed, often leading to severe penalties. 3

4 Policy on Attendance and Conduct in Classroom Faculty Senate legislation mandates student attendance in all classes. Students who are unable to attend the examinations or meet deadlines for assignments on particular days due to religious beliefs, must contact me ahead and work out alternate arrangements. Students are expected to behave as reasonable adults, motivated to explore the subject matter with proper guidance from the instructor. Late arrivals and early departures disturb the entire class and should be avoided. As per Senate policy, students whose unexcused absences exceed 15 percent of the scheduled classes and laboratories may receive a lowered grade or failure at my discretion. Disability Statement Students with documented disabilities may be entitled to specific accommodations. The College at Brockport's Office for Student with Disabilities makes this determination. Please contact the Office for Students with Disabilities at (585) or osdoffic@brockport.edu to inquire about obtaining an official letter to the course instructor detailing any approved accommodations. The student is responsible for providing the course instructor with an official letter. Faculty work as a team with the Office for Students with Disabilities to meet the needs of students with disabilities. Sexual Harassment The College at Brockport is committed to maintaining a learning environment free of sexual harassment and intimidation. Sexual harassment is unacceptable behavior, unlawful and intolerable. Students who feel they are being harassed should contact the Affirmative Action Office in Room 418 Allen Administration Building. Fire Alarm and Other Emergency Evacuation In the event of the fire alarm, please gather your belongings and calmly go to the nearest exit. Once you are outside the building, please go to the front entrance, outside the building, where the class will gather together. If you cannot find the class group outside the building, please stay away from the building until it has been cleared for reentry by the Fire Department, University Police, and/or College personnel. If you feel you may need assistance to exit the building, please notify me as soon as reasonably possible. Weather Conditions and Class Cancellations I have no authority to cancel classes, no matter what the weather condition is. Only the President of the College makes that decision. On days of severe weather conditions, please listen to WBSU (89.9 FM) and WHAM (1180 AM) for class cancellations. You may also call (585) 395-COLD at the College. If I have any information, I will try my best to send , leave voice mail, or post messages. 4

5 Help See me during office hours. There is no need for appointments. But, if you want to meet with me outside of office hours, please call or and make an appointment. Call me at (585) If I cannot be reached, leave a voice mail. Alternatively, if you have a touch-tone phone, call (585) , type 5181# when prompted for the mailbox number, and then leave a message. Send to the address KLakshma@brockport.edu I plan to use Angel for posting messages to the class. I will try to push all class to your Internet address (as configured by you on Angel). You are also advised to access on a regular basis, and read your . Use Firefox or Internet Explorer, access my home page on the Web at the URL follow the link "Teaching," and see if I have posted any information of use to you. All PCs in campus laboratories provide access to Firefox. For information regarding our curriculum, other courses, faculty, etc., use the URL and follow appropriate links. Laboratory Work Some class meetings will be in Smith 111 computer laboratory. Suitable announcements will be made in class ahead of time. Course Deadlines Mon. Aug. 25, 2014: First day of class Mon. Sep. 08, 2014: Assignment #1 due Wed. Sep. 17, 2014: Assignment #2 due Tue. Sep. 23, 2014: Last day to drop the course 5:00 PM Mon. Sep. 29, 2014: Assignment #3 due Mon. Oct. 06, 2014: In-class Examination #1 (Reading Schedule for Weeks 1-6) Mon. Oct. 13, 2014: Mid-semester grades posted on Banner Mon. Oct. 13, 2014: No Class (Fall Break) Mon. Oct. 20, 2014: Assignment #4 due Wed. Oct. 29, 2014: Assignment #5 due Fri. Oct. 31, 2014: Last day to withdraw (No need for permission) 5:00 PM Mon. Nov. 10, 2014: Assignment #6 due Mon. Nov. 17, 2014: In-class Examination #2 (Reading Schedule for Weeks 7-13) Wed. Nov. 26, 2014: No Class (Thanksgiving Break) Wed. Dec. 03, 2014: Assignment #7 due Wed. Dec. 03, 2014: Last day of class Mon. Dec. 08, 2014: Comprehensive Final Examination (07:40 PM - 09:40 PM) (Reading Schedule for Weeks 1-15) 5

6 Reading Schedule (Tentative) Week 01 of Aug. 24, 2014: Introduction to networking and standards; Sections Week 02 of Aug. 31, 2014: Essential terms and concepts, business requirements; Section 1.5 Week 03 of Sep. 07, 2014: Reference models and standards -- OSI, TCP/IP, IEEE; Sections Week 04 of Sep. 14, 2014: Communication media and characteristics; Sections Week 05 of Sep. 21, 2014: Data communication issues; Sections Week 06 of Sep. 28, 2014: Error and flow control; Sections Week 07 of Oct. 05, 2014: Local area networks; Section 4.3 Week 08 of Oct. 12, 2014: Ethernet and IEEE 802.3, Token Ring and FDDI; Section 4.4 Week 09 of Oct. 19, 2014: Wireless and switched Ethernet, network hardware; Section 4.8 Week 10 of Oct. 26, 2014: WAN Issues and Internet; Sections Week 11 of Nov. 02, 2014: Internet addressing and protocols; Section 5.6 Week 12 of Nov. 09, 2014: TCP/IP protocol characteristics; Section Week 13 of Nov. 16, 2014: Network programming Week 14 of Nov. 23, 2014: Internet applications; Sections Week 15 of Nov. 30, 2014: Home networking and security; Sections Week 16 of Dec 07, 2014: Comprehensive Final Examination; review all chapters 6