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New Jersey Institute of Technology Digital Commons @ NJIT Computer Science Syllabi NJIT Syllabi Summer 2020 CS 656-850: Internet and Higher-Layer Protocols Grace Guiling Wang Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/cs-syllabi Recommended Citation Wang, Grace Guiling, "CS 656-850: Internet and Higher-Layer Protocols" (2020). Computer Science Syllabi. 114. https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/cs-syllabi/114 This Syllabus is brought to you for free and open access by the NJIT Syllabi at Digital Commons @ NJIT. It has been accepted for inclusion in Computer Science Syllabi by an authorized administrator of Digital Commons @ NJIT. For more information, please contact digitalcommons@njit.edu. Syllabus Course Information Course Number: CS656 Course Title: Internet and Higher-Layer Protocols   Faculty Contact Information Instructor: Dr. Grace Guiling Wang Email: gwang@njit.edu TA: Junyi Ye Email: jy394@njit.edu  Office Hours: Office hours will be held through WebEx on Monday 9-10am, Wednesday 7-8pm, and Friday 4-5pm. The link will be posted in the “Instructor Announcement” discussion forum.    Course Description This course studies the architecture and protocols of modern computer networks. Topics to be covered include: addressing, performance measurement metrics, application-layer protocols, transport-layer protocols, networking-layer protocols, link-layer protocols, and wireless and mobile networking. Upon successful completion of the course, students will have gained a deep understanding of the fundamental concepts and principles of designing and implementing modern computer networks.   Textbook and Materials Kurose, J. & Ross, K. Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach. Pearson, 7th edition, 2016, ISBN: 978-0133594140 (You can also use the 6th edition; ISBN: 978-0132856201)  Prerequisite Decent programming skills are required. The class has a semester-long programming project and the professor will not debug this assignment for you.CS356 or equivalent courses are suggested.  Course Outcomes • Deep understanding of modern computer network architecture and protocols. • Broad knowledge on start-of-the-art network concepts. • Hands-on experience in designing and coding network-related mobile application. • Improved presentation skills.      Grading Scale Grade Percentile Percentage A 4.0 < = 25% B+ 3.5 < = 25% B 3.0 < = 25% C+ 2.5 < = 15% C 2.0 < = 10% F N/A ~ Reminder: At the discretion of the instructor, the grading may be done on a curve.  Grading Categories Categories Percentage Quiz 8% Research / Presentation Assignment 20% Programming Assignment 20% Mid-Term Exam 20% Final Exam 32% The overall score must be higher than 60 to pass the class.   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