This course will cover fundamentals in computer communication networks as well as some state-of-the-art advancements in the field. This course will begin with topics in wired networks including Internet applications, transport and routing protocols, data link layer communications and Internet stability. We will then survey recent advances in applications (such as content-delivery networks), congestion control and wireless technologies. The students will have the opportunity to apply their understanding of networking fundamentals while working on hands-on programming assignments, packet trace analysis and an Internet measurement project. The material taught will form the foundation for more advanced courses in computer networks.

Time and Location: T/Th 4:15-5:35PM @ Humanities 0020

Instructor
Prof. Dola Saha Email: dsaha AT albany DOT edu Office hours: In BA 312 Tuesday: 2:00-3:00PM Thursday: 3:00-4:00PM

Teaching Assistant	Teaching Assistant
Rishabh Jain Office hours: In Grad Lounge UAB 412B Email: rjain AT albany DOT edu Monday: 1:00-2:00PM Wednesday: 12:00-1:00PM	Stuti Misra Office hours: In Undergrad Lounge UAB 410B Email: smisra AT albany DOT edu Monday: 4:30-5:30PM Friday: 2:00-3:00PM

Required: "Computer Networks: A Systems Approach", Larry Peterson and Bruce Davie, Elsevier
Reference:

1. "Computer Networking: A Top Down Approach", James Kurose and Keith Ross, Pearson
2. "Computer Networks", Andrew S. Tanenbaum, and David J. Wetherall, Pearson

1. Projects - 20%
2. Homework - 20%
3. Midterm - 25%
4. Final Exam - 30%
5. Attendance and class participation - 5%

Assignments: No late assignments will be accepted. All assignments are due by 11:59PM on the due date (unless otherwise specified). Any re-grading requests will be considered up to 5 business days after posting the grades for the corresponding assignment. No re-grading requests will be entertained after the 5-day period has passed.

Academic Honesty and Overall Regulations: Every student has the responsibility to become familiar with the standards of academic integrity at the University. Plagiarism and any act of academic dishonesty will be punished. Read the Standards of Academic Integrity and Policies in the Undergraduate Bulletin.