The course emphasizes conceptual and experimental issues in the design and implementation of computer networks and internetworks. It emphasizes higher layer protocols. This is a tentative syllabus and subject to change. Please check this page regularly and follow announcements in class.
Dates are approximate.
Speed and level of coverage will depend to some extent on the maturity and background of the class. Readings refer to sections from the required textbook and paper numbers from the reading list . The textbook provides background material and the papers provide more details. There will be additional readings assigned from RFCs, which will be made available on-line . To unzip the slides, use the gunzip command.