Description: Introduction to computer networks and network architectures. Network topologies. Comparative study of existing networks. Delay models for computer networks. Satellite and packet radio systems. Local area networks. Security and integrity issues. Simulation of computer networks.
Instructor: Cem Ersoy, Room #: ETA 208, Ext: 1861, ersoy@boun.edu.tr, http://www.cmpe.boun.edu.tr/~ersoy
Course home page: http://orkinos.cmpe.boun.edu.tr/netlab/courses/cmpe580/fall99
Textbook: D. Bertsekas and R. Gallager, "Data Networks, 2nd Ed.", Prentice Hall, 1992
Auxiliary books:
Times: Tuesday (1,2,3) 9:00 - 11:50 Room: ETA Z09
Topics:
0. Overview of probability and stochastic
processes used for the analysis of computer networks.
1. Introduction to computer networks and
network architectures, LAN, MAN, WANs
2. Delay models in data networks: Queueing
models, Little's theorem, M/M/1 queue
3. M/M/m, M/M/_, M/M/m/m and other Markov
systems
4. M/G/1 queues, priority queuing
5. Networks of transmission lines. Networks
of queues - Jackson's theorem
6. Multiaccess communication: Satellite
channels, multidrop lines, packet radio networks
7. Aloha systems: slotted and unslotted.
Splitting algorithms. Carrier sensing
9. Midterm (23 November 1999, Tuesday)
10. Local area networks: CSMA/CD and Ethernet,
high speed LANs, wireless LANs
11. Broadband ISDN
12. Presentations of the term papers (30
November, 7, 14, 21December 1999)
13. Final ( 6 January 2000, 9:00-11:30)
Term paper: (due 21 December 1999) A survey on a hot topic on computer networks which will be assigned separately for each student.
Homework 1 (due 19
October 1999)
Homework 2 (due
2 November 1999)
Homework 3 (due
15 November 1999)
Homework 4 (due
7 December 1999)
Homework 5 (due 21 December 1999)
Grading: