CS4403 is an introduction to computer communications, network
architectures, protocol hierarchies, and the open systems
interconnection model. Topics covered include modeling, analysis, and
specification of protocols, wide area networks, local area networks,
and client/server architectures.
Text: Andrew S. Tanenbaum
Computer Networks, Third Edition, Prentice Hall PTR, 1996.
and
other outside readings as assigned.
Grading:
Homework and programming assignments will count for 50%
of the final grade. Homework and programming assignments
will be made regularly throughout the semester and will
be a combination of theoretical and applied
exercises. Assignments are due at the start of the class period
on which they are due.
Late assignments are subject to a grading penalty. An assignment
will not be accepted after graded papers are returned. One
of the assignments will be semester project, worth approximately
20% of the final grade, that will be due on Wednesday, April 19.
An informal presentation of your final project will be
required sometime during the last two weeks of classes.
More information about the semester project will be given later
in the semester.
Four required exams will be given thoughout the semester, including a
comprehensive Final Exam.
The Final Exam is scheduled on Tuesday, May 9, from 3-5 p.m.
All exams have equal weight. Exams count for 50% of the final grade.
Safety and Computer Use:
All use of computer equipment at the University of Arkansas falls
under the acceptable computer use guidelines of the University. Any
violations of these guidelines will result in
dismissal from the course with a failing grade, and possible punitive
or legal action!
Inclement Weather Policy:
If Fayetteville Public Schools are in session then we will have
class.
If Fayetteville Public Schools are not in session then
I will post an
announcement
to the web site by 11:00 a.m. the day of class
if class will be held. If an announcement is not posted,
or if csce.uark.edu is down, then you may assume that
class is cancelled.
If class is cancelled then we will discuss schedule changes during
the next class period.
If class is cancelled on the day that
an assignment is due or an exam is scheduled then the scheduled date
will be the next class period.
Topics and Schedule
Assignments
Announcements
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