An introduction to Computer Networks

Advanced topics in computer networking, including computer network security, wireless and high-speed networking, computer network management and performance evaluation.

Lectures, 2 hours per week. Lab 2 hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): COSC 2P13 (minimum 60 percent) or permission of the instructor.

1. Quiz (4 x 8%, held in Lab) (See Note 1)
   
2. Assignments and Readings (32%, expect 4 to 6, mini assignments) (See Note 2)
   
3. Practical Lab (36%) (See Note 3)
   

1. Quizzes will be no more the 20min in length and will serve as a refresher for the previous week(s) lecture and assignment material. Quiz material may be taken from lectures or the assigned readings.
   
   
2. Mini assignments will follow assigned captures to be read from the text or other sources. It is expected that students complete the readings and the accompanying questions, as assigned from the end of the chapters.
   
   
3. Students will be given access to modern PC (Dell Optiplex 990). These will be networked within the lab and given internet access via a local router. Students will be expected to use these machines to perform the lab exercises. Practical marks will be assigned when exercises are completed. Not all labs will be using the network, but many will. Students with laptops are encouraged to bring them, they should be able to interface with the J327 LAN (hard wired no wireless for now).
   
   
4. The purpose of this course is to impart skills requisite to computer networking. It is therefore imperative that all students attend labs and complete the work as required. Assessment is largely based on the instructors subjective view on student participation.
   
   
5. It is strongly suggested that students with a laptop, bring these to lab, to serve as a reference source (Google will be your friend).
   
   
6. Plagiarism is frowned upon and will not be tolerated. End of chapter assignments are expected to be the work of individuals. Lab work may be collaborated on.

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