Netcentric Computing

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY of KUWAIT

Division of Sciences and Engineering

CSIS 322 Netcentric Computing

Course Guide

1. Course Details

Prerequisites	CSIS 210 Data Structures and Algorithms
Lectures	MW 09:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. (Section 1) MW 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 a.m. (Section 2)
Room	A 101
AY / Semester	2009 – 2010 / Spring
Professor	Dr. I. Damaj
Contact Details	idamaj[@]auk.edu.kw - Remove the brackets [ ]
Course Detailed Site	http://moodle.auk.edu.kw
Professor's Website	http://academics.idamaj.net
Summary of Assessment Method	Two quizzes, pop quizzes, assignments, project, term-paper, and a final exam
Text Book	Computer Networks, 4/E, Andrew S. Tanenbaum, Vrije University, Amsterdam, The Netherlands ISBN: 0-13-066102-3, Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR, Copyright: 2003
Software Tools	Java IDE
References	Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach, 5/E, James F. Kurose, Keith W. Ross, ISBN-10: 0136079679, Addison-Wesley, 2010. Computer Networking with Internet Protocols, William Stallings, 1st edition, ISBN: 0131410989, Prentice Hall, 2004. TCP/IP Sockets in Java, Second Edition: Practical Guide for Programmers (The Practical Guides), Kenneth L. Calvert, Michael J. Donahoo, Morgan Kaufmann; 2/E, ISBN-10: 0123742552, 2008.

2. Aims of the Course

The purpose of this course is to introduce senior students to the principles and applications of computer networks. This area has been witnessing huge advancement, especially in wireless networks, 3G cellular networks, Bluetooth, WAP and others. This course introduces the use of computer networks, networking hardware and software. This course also covers the physical, data link, network, transport, the TCP/IP protocol suite and the application layers. Special focus is on sockets programming under Java. Network security is to be briefly introduced in this course.

3. Catalog Description

This course covers the fundamental concepts of computer networks. Topics include: OSI model; LAN/WAN architecture and design; network services and protocols such as TCP/IP, mobile IP; DNS, ICMP, telnet, ftp, etc; distributed object systems; and collaboration technology and groupware. Students are expected to complete a project that covers the essentials of setup, configuration and administration of multi-protocol servers and clients. Sophomore class standing or permission of Instructor. Prerequisite: CSIS 210.

4. Student Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course the students will be able to:

a.       Classify computer networks

b.       Explain the OSI and TCP/IP networking layered architectures

c.       Describe different physical media and systems that can be used for transmission at the physical layer of networks (wired, wireless, microwave, satellites, GSM, PSTN, etc.)

d.       Apply framing at the data link layer level

e.       Describe simple data link layer protocols (stop-and-wait, sliding window, etc.)

f.        Explain MAC sub-layer multiple access protocols (ALOHA, CSMA-CD, etc.)

g.       Differentiate between different networking devices, such as, hubs, bridges, switches, routers, and gateways

h.       Apply simple routing algorithms

i.        Explain network addresses (MAC, NSAP, TSAP, IP, etc.)

j.        Describe different network services, such as, DNS, ICMP, telnet, ftp, etc.)

k.       Practice network programming under Java

5. Schedule

Details:	Topic	Chapter No.	Assessment
Weeks 1 – 2	Introduction to Computer Networks	1
Weeks 3	The Physical Layer	2	Term Paper
Weeks 4 – 6	The Data Link Layer	3
Weeks 6 – 8	The Medium Access Sub-layer	4
Week 9	The Network Layer	5	Quiz I (Week 7)
Week 10	The Transport Layer	6
Week 11	The Application Layers	7	Quiz II (Week 11)
Weeks 12 – 15	Internet Applications	8	Project Due

6. Assessment of the Course

Attendance	%5
Pop quizzes and assignments	%5
Term paper	%10
Quiz I	%15
Quiz II	%15
Project	%20
Final	%30

7. Announcements

[May 21, 2010] Topic 8 material is now complete on Moodle and appears as follows:

Chapter 8 Internet ApplicationsPDF document
Term Project Material and PresentationAssignment
The CSIS 322 Final Exam is on Saturday 29th of May starting at 12:30 p.m. in Room A101.
The final project interviews and presentation start on Wednesday, May 26 and continue till Sunday May 30. We will meet at Class time in Room A101 on May 26. If you would like to assign your presentation time and date outside class times you need to take an appointment. Appointments are assigned on first come first serve basis.
Quiz II Model AnswerPDF document

[May 15, 2010] Topics 6 and 7 material is now complete on Moodle and appears as follows:

6	Chapter 6 The Transport LayerPDF document
7	Chapter 7 The Application LayerPDF document

[May 1, 2010] Topic 5 material is now complete on Moodle and appears as follows:

5	Chapter 5 The Network LayerPDF document In-class Assignment - IP Address

[April 10, 2010] Topic 4 material is now complete on Moodle and appears as follows:

4	Chapter 4 The Medium Access Control SublayerPDF document Term Project ProposalAssignment

[March 30, 2010] Topic 3 material is now complete on Moodle and appears as follows:

Chapter 3 The Data Link LayerPDF document
Announcement 1: There are no classes on the coming Monday the 15th and Wednesday the 17th of March.
Announcement 2: Quiz I is scheduled on Monday the 29th of March 2010, class time. Quiz I material includes Chapters 1, 2, and 3 (till framing - inclusive).
Announcement 3: Term presentations are scheduled, as two make up sessions, on Saturday the 27th of March 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in Room A101. A detailed schedule will be posted.
Presentations SchedulePDF document
Presentation GradesPDF document
Project Phase I: Literature SurveyAssignment
Quiz 1 GradesPDF document
Announcement 3: There are no classes on the coming Monday the 5th and Wednesday the 7th of April (Make-up sessions are to be scheduled).
Quiz I Make up and Overall Grades PDF document
Chapter 3 ExercisesPDF document

[March 7, 2010] Topic 2 material is now complete on Moodle and appears as follows:

2	Chapter 2 The Physical LayerPDF document In-class Assignment 2 - Term Paper Outline Term PaperAssignment

[March 1, 2010] Topic 1 material is now complete on Moodle and appears as follows:

1	Chapter 1 Introduction to NetworksPDF document Group Composition Templatefile In-class Assignment 1 - Groups Composition and Project Topic Term Paper Group FormationPDF document

[Feb 15, 2010] Chapter 1 is also available on the S: shared drive.

[Feb 15, 2010] Chapter 1 is posted.

[Feb 15, 2010] The course guide is available on the S: shared drive...

[Feb 15, 2010] Please note that the complete site for this course is on Moodle...

[Feb 15, 2010] Welcome to CSIS 322 Website...