ENEE 426

  Spring2007

Communication Networks


Schedule/Location

          Time: Tu-Th 2:00-3:15
                Room: EGR 1108

Instructor

                Vahid Tabatabaee
                Office: AVW 4165
                Phone:
                Email: vahidt at umd dot edu

Office hours

         
Monday 11:00-12:00 AM, Tuesday 3:30-4:30

Text Book:

  1. A. Leon-Garcia and I. Widjaja, Communication Networks, 2nd edition, McGraw Hill, 2004, ISBN 0-07-246352-X

  1. Aboelela, Network Simulation Experiments Manual (for Peterson and Davie’s textbook Computer Networks), 3rd edition, Morgan Kaufmann, 2003, ISBN 0-12-042171-2


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   Topics and Slides:
        Here is a potential list of topics: syllabus

       
Chapter 2: Applications and Layered Architecture
        Chapter 3: Error Detection and Correction
       
Chapter 4: Multiplexing SONET and WDM
        Chapter 5:
ARQ Protocols and Reliable Data Transfer Services
       
Chapter 5: Data Link Control Protocols and Statistical Multiplexing
       
Chapter 6: Medium Access Control Protocols
        Chapter 6: Local Area Networks
        Chapter 7:
Packet Switching Networks
        Chapter 8:
TCP/IP

Academic Integrity

The University of Maryland, College Park has a nationally recognized Code of Academic Integrity, administered by the Student Honor Council. This Code sets standards for academic integrity at Maryland for all undergraduate and graduate students. As a student you are responsible for upholding these standards for this course. It is very important for you to be aware of the consequences of cheating, fabrication, facilitation, and plagiarism. For more information on the Code of Academic Integrity or the Student Honor Council, please visit http://www.shc.umd.edu.

To further exhibit your commitment to academic integrity, remember to sign the Honor Pledge on all examinations and assignments: "I pledge on my honor that I have not given or received any unauthorized assistance on this examination (assignment)."