Advanced Computer Networks Homepage Spring 2000

Advanced Computer Networks

Spring, 2000, Home Page
http://csci.uark.edu/~aapon/courses/advancednetworks/

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Advanced Computer Networks is a class taught at the graduate level in computer networking. The purpose of this class will be to focus on advanced topics in computer networking. The goal of this class is to prepare students to do research in networking or cluster computing, including employment in leading edge networking positions.

Lecture MWF 9:30-10:20
Lecturer: Dr. Amy Apon
- Office: 325 Engineering Hall, phone 575-6794
- Office hours: 10:30-11:20 MWF
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor's permission. While a previous "breadth-type" course in computer networking is not required, it is recommended. You should be familiar with basic computer networking concepts.
Course material will come from a list of assigned readings. Several networks will be available for experimentation and projects, including those in the Sparrow Lab. Some wireless local and metropolitan area networks may also be available. I recommend that you obtain the text by Andrew S. Tanenbaum, Computer Networks, Third Edition, Prentice Hall PTR, 1996, or another good undergraduate textbook for reference.
Grading will be based on a series of in-class presentations (20%), programming assignments (10%), a semester project (20%), a midterm exam (25%), and a take-home final exam (25%).
Safety and Computer Use: All use of computer and network 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 9:00 a.m. the day of class if class will be held. If an announcement is not posted, or if csci.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 a presentation is scheduled then the scheduled date will be the next class.

Last updated January 12, 2000.