Computer communication networks are among the most important and influential global infrastructures that humanity has created. The goal of this course is to provide a foundational view of communication networks: the principles upon which the Internet and other computer networks are built; how those principles translate into deployed protocols; and hands-on experience solving challenging problems with network protocols.
Topics will include link-layer technology; switching; routing; the Internet Protocol; reliability, flow control, congestion control, and their embodiment in TCP; quality of service; and network security. The course will involve a significant amount of Unix-based network programming using the C language. Students who are not already familiar with ANSI C should learn it quickly.
Class Location: WF 9:30-10:45 1320 DCL
Prof. Robin Kravets
rhk@illinois.edu
SC 3114
Office Hours: M: 10:00a - 12:00p
TA office hrs
| TA | Date and Time | MP or PS | Location |
| Andrew | Tue (18:00 - 19:30), Wed (18:00 - 19:30) | Both (for online students) | SC Basement 0207 |
| Shawn | Tue, Wed (18:00 - 19:30) | Both | SC Basement 0207 |
| Amod |
Mon (13:00 - 14:30), Tue (15:00 - 16:30) |
Both | Siebel 3rd Floor, elevator common area |
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