CS 356 Computer Networks (Fall 2008)
Class Schedule
(Please note that this schedule is subject to change
and may be updated in the future)
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Class # |
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Assignments |
Assignment Due* |
Lecture Notes |
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1 |
8/28 Th |
Course overview, goals, mechanics, grades |
Read KR Chap 1 |
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2 |
9/2 Tu |
Computer Networks & Internet |
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3 |
9/4 Th |
Computer Networks & Internet |
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4 |
9/9 Tu |
Computer Networks & Internet |
Wireshark (Intro), no need to submit, 0 credit |
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5 |
9/11 Th |
Computer Networks & Internet |
HW2, Read KR Chap 2 |
HW1 |
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6 |
9/16 Tu |
Application Layer |
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7 |
9/18 Th |
Application Layer |
HW2 |
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8 |
9/23 Tu |
Application Layer |
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9 |
9/25 Th |
Application Layer |
Wireshark (DNS) |
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10 |
9/30 Tu |
Transport Layer |
Read KR Chap 3 |
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10/1 Wed |
turnin to TA by |
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Program Lab 0 |
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11 |
10/2 Th |
Transport Layer |
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12 |
10/7 Tu |
Transport Layer |
Wireshark (HTTP) |
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13 |
10/9 Th |
Transport Layer |
Read KR Chap 4 |
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14 |
10/14 Tu |
Network Layer |
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Wireshark (TCP), HW3 |
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15 |
10/16 Th |
Exam 1: in class, covering chapters 1,2,3. |
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16 |
10/21 Tu |
Network Layer |
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17 |
10/23 Th |
Network Layer |
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18 |
10/28 Tu |
Network Layer |
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19 |
10/30 Th |
Network Layer |
Read KR Chap 5 |
Wireshark (IP) |
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11/3 Mon |
turnin to TA by |
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Program Lab 1 |
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20 |
11/4 Tu |
Link Layer and LANs |
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21 |
11/6 Th |
Link Layer and LANs |
HW4 |
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22 |
11/11 Tu |
Link Layer and LANs |
Read KR Chap 6 |
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23 |
11/13 Th |
Wireless LANs |
HW5 |
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24 |
11/18 Tu |
Wireless LANs /Network Security |
Read KR Chap 8 |
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25 |
11/20 Th |
Network Security |
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Wireshark (Ethernet-ARP) |
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26 |
11/25 Tu |
Network Security |
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27 |
11/27 Th |
Thanksgiving Holiday |
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28 |
12/2 Tu |
Exam 2: in-class, covering chapters 4,5,6,8. |
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29 |
12/4 Th |
Wrap-up |
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Happy Holidays! |
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* All homework and Wireshark assignments should be submitted in hard copy to the TA at the beginning of class on due date. Programs should be submitted using the turnin program, as specified in the TA's web page, by 11 p.m. of due date.