ECE 453/599 Computer Communication Networks

1. ECE 453/599 Computer Communication Networks Dr. Jinyuan (Stella) Sun Dept. of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science University of Tennessee Spring 2013

2. My Contact Office: 604 Min Kao Email: jysun@utk.edu Phone: 865-974-0426 Course Website: http://web.eecs.utk.edu/~jysun/13Spring Meeting: MWF 12:20-1:10pm, 405MK Office Hours: Monday 3:30-5:30pm

3. TA’s Contact Mr. AnisDrira Office: MK 234 Email: adrira@utk.edu Office Hours: W&R 3-5pm

4. Course Objectives • Get familiar with the fundamentals of the communications between two end systems connected across the networks. • Understand the layered architecture that underlies computer networks and the Internet • Understand the protocols that implement the functionality of each layer • Be interested in network design We will work together!

5. Textbook & Reading Materials Required: • Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach, J. Kurose and K. Ross, 6th Edition, Pearson, 2012. Optional: • Computer Networks, A. Tanenbaum, 4th Edition, Prentice-Hall, 2002. • Communications Networks: Fundamental Concepts and Key Architectures, 2nd Edition, A. Leon-Garcia and I. Widjaja, McGraw-Hill, 2003.

6. Topics Covered • Overview of computer networks and the Internet • Application layer • Transport layer • Network layer • Data link layer • MAC layer • Physical layer

7. Class Policies • No laptops • Attend each lecture • Read all reading assignments • Work independently

8. Class Policies (Cont’d) Grading • Homework: 20% • Project: 20% • Exams: 20%, 40%

9. Class Policies (Cont’d) • Academic honesty • Office of Disability Services: Hoskins Library, 865-974-6087