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Introduction to Computer Networks (CPE 422) - Course Overview by Dr. Walid Abu-Sufah

CPE 422, taught by Dr. Walid Abu-Sufah, provides students with a foundational understanding of computer networking principles. The course covers key technologies in computer networks, internetworking principles, and the operation of Internet protocols and applications. Students will gain the necessary background to practice in the field and prepare for advanced networking courses. The course includes quizzes, homework assignments, and a midterm and final exam for grading. Visit the course website for additional resources and announcements.

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Introduction to Computer Networks (CPE 422) - Course Overview by Dr. Walid Abu-Sufah

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  1. CPE 422 Computer Networks Dr. Walid Abu-Sufah

  2. Instructor/Course Website • Instructor: Dr. Walid Abu-Sufah • Email: abusufah@ju.edu.jo • Office: CPE 417 • Office Hours: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday 11-12 and by appointment. CPE 422 Computer Networks

  3. Course website/ Discussion website • Course website: http://www2.ju.edu.jo/sites/academic/abusufah/material/cpe422_f12/index.html • Piazza for Q&A + announcements: To join Piazza visit: https://piazza.com/instructors/ju.edu.jo Send me e-mail if you wish to be registered on Piazza using a non-JU email address CPE 422 Computer Networks

  4. Course Goals • Give students an understanding of the basic principles of computer networking. • Give students an overview of the main technologies used in computer networks. • Give students an overview of internetworking principles and how the Internet protocols, routing, and applications operate. • Give students the basic background in computer networks that will allow them to practice in this field, and that will form the foundation for more advanced courses in networking. CPE 422 Computer Networks

  5. Textbook • Main Textbook- James Kurose and Keith Ross, Computer Networking: A top-Down Approach, Addison Wesley, 6th edition, 2012 (5th edition, 2010 is fine). • Reference- Computer Networks: A Systems Approach by Larry L. Peterson and Bruce S. Davie, Morgan Kaufmann, 5th edition, 2011. CPE 422 Computer Networks

  6. Pre-requisites and Background • EE 321: Probability and Random Variables CPE 422 Computer Networks

  7. Grading • Two quizzes: 20 % • at the beginning of the same lecture when two of the three homeworks is collected (3% for homeworks). • October 8, Homework 1 Announcement • October 15, Quiz 1 and Homework 1 due • November 5, Homework 2 Announcement • December 10, Homework 3 Announcement • December 17, Quiz 2 and Homework 3 due • Midterm: 30% (November 12; Homework 2 due {date to be confirmed}) • Final: 50% CPE 422 Computer Networks

  8. Course Policies • There will be no make-up quizzes/midterm for any reason. • In case of medical/ or other disabling emergencies, Dr. Abu-Sufah should be notified BEFORE the quiz/midterm and his approval for missing the quiz/midterm should be obtained BEFORE the midterm. • Academic Honesty: Any copying of assignments is unacceptable. • Attendance will be taken • University regulations regarding attendance will be strictly enforced. CPE 422 Computer Networks

  9. Tentative Course Outline/ Readings in the Textbook CPE 422 Computer Networks

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