Instructors

Prerequisite: CS162

Overview

This is a graduate level course on computer networking. The course involves both a reading/lecture/discussion component and a project component. We will read about 50 research papers on various aspects of computer networking: LAN/WAN technologies, congestion/flow control, traffic analysis, routing, internetworking, multicast, security, and quality of service. Students are expected to read papers before the class, submit a one page summary for each paper, and participate in the discussion during the class. The class projects can be either of the following types: design/implementation, measurement, and simulation. The lecture will be conducted in an interactive fashion. We will lead the discussion, but we expect everyone to participate. You will be graded for both the paper summaries and class discussion.

Grading

Midterm exam	15%
Final exam	15%
Paper reviews	10%
Term project	50%
Class participation	10%

Project A major component of this course, both in terms of your grade and your time, is a term project. The goal of this project is to investigate new research ideas and solutions. See the project page for more details.
Exams There will be two exams: a midterm and a final exam. Both exams will be taken in class and are closed book. The goal of these exams is to help you grasp the fundaments of today's networking.
Paper reviews For each paper you read you are required to provide a short review (one or two paragraphs). Usually, you will have to review no more than two papers per class. The goal of these reviews is to help you synthetise the main ideas and concepts presented in each paper. See directions for submitting the reviews for more details.