A Systems Approach . Morgan Kaufmann Publ. Although the overall flow will be the same, the material covered in the lectures will deviate from the textbooks in sequence, presentation, and treatment at various places.
Attendance is crucial for the successful completion of the course.
Late assignments will not be accepted. Discussion of initial ideas and approaches regarding homework assignments is fine. Academic dishonesty is a serious matter and is dealt with in accordance with University policy. Accounts will be automatically created and distributed during the first week of classes. Computer networks is a rapidly evolving field, with new standards and improvements in data communication technology occurring, literally, as we speak.