CS 6390 - Advanced Computer Networks

Fall 2009

Course Description:

In this course, we will cover both the classical/fundamental topics in computer networks and a number of current/recent research topics related to modern computer networks. Most of the advanced research topics are relevant to Internet related research topics and they are mostly in Layer 3 and above (we will not be looking at problems in DLL or in physical layer). Most of the classical topics will be covered following the Peterson and Davie book. The research topics will be covered by reading/following the research papers (I will provide a list of papers with pointers to soft copies).

Course Syllabus

Tentative Schedule

Lecture time and place: Tuesdays/Thursdays 10:00 – 11:15 am in ECS South 2.305

Instructor Information

    Dr. Kamil Sarac (ksarac@utdallas.edu)
Office: ES 4.207
Phone: 972 883 2337
Office hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:30 to 12:30pm; and by appointment at other times.

Teaching Assistant:

    Suhel Pate. (suhel.patel@student.utdallas.edu)

Office: ECS S 3.605

Office hours:  Mondays 12:30pm to 1:30pm and Wednesdays 5:30pm to 6:30pm.

Miscellaneous:

• Class participation in terms of asking questions is highly encouraged. Please do not be hesitate to ask questions no matter how simple you might think the answer could be. This type of interaction helps improve the effectiveness of the class and breaks the monotony.
• The presentation slides will be available on the class web page. I will try to put them up before each class meeting but no guarantees on that.
• Home works should be returned before/on due date and on time. NO LATE HOMEWORK will be accepted
• Unless otherwise stated, all the home works should be your own work. You may discuss your solution ideas with your class mates but the final solutions you return should be your own work.
• After the grades for your mid-term and assignments are announced, you will have one week to appeal for your grades. So, please keep this in mind if you think that there is a problem/issue with the grading of your work.
• You should plan on taking the exams on the scheduled times. No late/early exams unless in case of an emergency situation such as health emergency or similar un-avoid-able situations and you need to provide convincing documentation for it. The exams will be closed books and closed notes. No calculators (unless otherwise stated) and no other electronic devices such as cell phones, beepers, etc. should be used during the exam.