CmpE 475

Computer Networks

Fall 2002

Instructor : Dr. M. Ufuk Çağlayan, ETA209, Tel. x1698, caglayan@boun.edu.tr

TA : B. Atay Özgövde, ETA211, Tel. x2125, ozgovde@boun.edu.tr

Class Meetings : Wednesday 12:00-12:50 ETAZ04

Thursday 9:00-10:50 ETAZ04

Textbook : A. Tanenbaum, Computer Networks, Prentice-Hall, 2003, 4th Ed.

Also recommended :

W. Stallings, Data and Computer Communications,

Prentice-Hall, 6th Ed.

Grading : Assignments, term papers & term project 200

Midterm 1 200

Midterm 2 250

Final Exam 350 Total exams: 80%

Total 1000

Subjects to be covered :

1. Introduction : Overview of computer networks, network hardware/software, layers, OSI and TCP/IP reference models, example networks, standardization.

2. Physical Layer (Data Communications) : Theoretical basis, transmission media, wireless transmission, satellites, wired and mobile telephone system, xDSL, cable television.

3. Data Link Layer : Design issues, error detection and correction, elementary protocols, sliding window protocols, protocol performance, specification and verification, example data link layers (SDLC, HDLC, etc.).

4. Medium Access Control Sublayer: Channel allocation problem, multiple access protocols, IEEE 802 standards for local area networks, Ethernet, Wireless LAN's, Broadband Wireless, Bluetooth, bridges and switches.

5. Network Layer : Design issues, routing algorithms, congestion control, quality of service, differentiated services, MPLS, internetworking, Internet Protocol (IP, mobile IP, Ipv6), routing protocols OSPF, BGP etc.

6. Transport Layer : Services, elements of a transport protocol, example transport protocol, TCP and UDP, performance issues (Ch 6 if time permits)

Not all sections above will be lectured, you will study the related sections in the textbook and you are responsible for these sections

Exam Dates and Times :

- Midterm 1 : On October 31, 2002 Thursday 9:00-10:50

- Midterm 2 : On December 5, 2002 Thursday 9:00-10:50

- Final Exam : As scheduled by the Registrar

Additional Notes :

1. Paper/project grading : 25% less for each day late, no acceptance after 4 days late.

2. You get zero if you miss an exam without official excuse.

3. Your attendance is required in all classes.

4. Successful completion of CmpE 322 Operating Systems course is recommended.