CS 4123: Projects in Data Communications and Networks

Semester:    Fall 2002 
Room:        NH 2145
Time:        2:00 - 3:15pm MW

About the Course:

This course is the final course in the Data Communications & Computer Networks track. It involves extensive reading, writing, and programming. Students will work in groups on projects as well as individually on assignments. Teams are required to present their project proposals, midterm progress reports, and final presentations. Prerequisite: CS 4122.

Software and Tools Used to Support Class:


          Java
         
 C
         
 E-mail
         
 Netscape or MS Explorer
         
 Word Processor

Required Materials:


          "TCP/IP Sockets in JAVA" 
 Authors: 	Calvert & Donahoo
 Publisher:	Morgan Kaufmann 
 
 	
 "Communication Networks" 
 Authors: 	Garcia & Widjaja
 Publisher:	McGraw-Hill

Grading Policies:

        The grade for the course will be assigned based on the 
	following percentages:

	Tests & Quizzes:			15 - 30%
	
Reviews, Assignments & Project:	50 - 70%
	
Attendance and Participation:	10%

Attendance:

	You are expected to be in class and on time.

Instructor:

Said C. Fares
	Office:                         2132  Nevins Hall 
	Traditional Office Hours:       8:50 AM - 9:30 AM MTWR
 					or by appointment
	Electronic Office Hours:        Any day, any time
	E-mail:                         sfares@valdosta.edu
	Phone:                          (912) 333-5780

Semester Calendar:

	August     19:	First Class Day
	September   2:	Labor Day
	October    11:	Mid-term
	November25-29:	Thanksgiving
	December    9:	Last Class Day
	December   10:  Exam Preparation Day
	December   11:  Final (Wednesday, 12:30  - 2:30 pm)

Last update August 15, 2002.