ECE 156 Duke University - Computer Network Architecture

Course-Related Announcements

Date	Announcement
Aug 24	I expect to be on travel from Sep 16 to 25. We will schedule a make-up class to cover the topics

Course Calendar^*

No.	Date	Topic of Discussion (Likely to evolve with time)	Notes, Assignments, etc. (To be updated with time)
1	Mon, Aug 24	Course overview, Logistics, etc.	0-logistics.ppt
2		Introduction to Basic Terms and Concepts: Internet, net edge, core, circuit and packet switching, delay, etc.	1-overview.ppt
3	Mon, Aug 31	Application Layer, client-server, peer-peer, services, introduction to HTTP	2-app-layer.ppt
4		Application layer: HTTP, FTP, Email
5	Mon, Sep 7	Application layer: Email, DNS, P2P
6		Socket programming, intro to transport-layer services, multiplexing/demultiplexing	Programming Assignment 1 - Ethereal Due: Sep 21, 5:00pm - Email reports to TA
7	Mon, Sep 14	Transport layer: reliable data transfer	3-transport.ppt
8		Transport layer: pipelined data transfer protocols, TCP case study	Homework 1 - Basics Due: Sep 25, 5pm -- Slip under professor's door. Programming Assignment 2 - Sockets Due: Oct 2, 5:00pm -- Email reports to TA
9	Mon, Sep 21	Transport layer: flow control, connection management, congestion control, ATM, TCP case study
10		Transport layer: TCP congestion case study, Network layer: service model, what is inside a router?
11	Mon, Sep 28	Continued TCP
12		TCP Wrap Up -- Clarifications
	Mon, Oct 5	FALL BREAK
13		Internet Protocol (IP), addressing, NAT, ICMP, IPv6, tunneling	4-network.ppt Homework 2 Due: Oct 16 5:00pm -- Slide under prof's door
14	Mon, Oct 12	Routing algorithms: link state and distance vector Routing algorithms: distance vector, Internet routing
15		Make up class	mid-term-info.ppt
16	Mon, Oct 19	Midterm Review of App, TCP, Network
17	Wed, Oct 21	Midterm Exam	Upto Network Layer. Emphasis on App, Transport.
18	Mon, Oct 26	Routing algorithms: BGP, broadcast using centre-based trees, RPF Midterm discussion
19		Link Layer: service model, error correction and FDMA, Aloha	5-link.ppt
20	Mon, Nov 2	Link Layer: CSMA/CD, LAN addressing ARP, etc., Ethernet
21		Link Layer: Ethernet, SwitchedLANs, Virtualization, ATM	Homework 3 Due: Monday, Nov 16, 5:00pm.
22	Mon, Nov 9	Wireless Networks (channel characteristics, MAC) ...	6-basic-wireless.ppt
23		Make up class
24	Mon, Nov 16	Wireless Cellular Networks	6-wireless.ppt Homework 4 -- Due: Mon, Nov 30, 5:00pm.
25		Wireless Mobility principles, ...
26	Mon, Nov 23	Network Security ...	Some Slides on MAC and 802.11 -- see 1-12 & 46-54
27		Thanksgiving Break
28	Mon, Nov 30	Network Security ...	8-security.ppt
29		Overall Recap and Conclusion
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* The schedule is likely to change over time due to unforeseen events, evolving student interests, etc.


		Description: This course will introduce students to the key concepts underlying wired and wireless networking. The layered architecture of the network protocol stack will be the focus of discussion. Alongside, a variety of case studies will be drawn from the Internet, combined with practical programming exercises. At the end of the semester, students will well understand several concepts, including the Internet architecture, HTTP, DNS, P2P, Sockets, TCP/IP, BGP, Routing protocols, IEEE 802.11, wireless and sensor networking, cellular and satellite networks, security, etc.
		Time and Location: M/W 1:15pm to 2:30pm, (Location: Teer 115) Prerequisites: ECE 52 (Basic Digitial Systems) or consent of instructor Instructor: Romit Roy Choudhury (romit@ee.duke.edu) Office hours: M/W 3:00 - 4:00pm
		Course TA: Jie Xiong Email: j.x@duke.edu Office Hours: Tu/Th 1 - 2pm (Hudson 213) Course TA: Sandip Agrawal Email: sandip.agrawal@duke.edu Office Hours: Tu/Th 3 - 4pm
		Textbook: Computer Networking (A Top-Down Approach Featuring the Internet) J. F. Kurose and D. W. Ross, 3rd or later edition, Addison-Wesley. (Other editions are fine).
		Grading Information: In-class participation: 10% Homework: 20% Programming assignments: 20% 1 mid-term exam: 20% Final Exam: 30%