Syllabus

Goals
In depth understanding of modern networks for computer and computing

Know about fundamental issues, engineering tradeoffs

How to design a good network?
Prerequisites
Undergraduate systems or networks course covering basic networking concepts. Some discrete mathematics, especially graph theory, and computer networks might be helpful.

If your networking background is rusty, you should page material in from one of these excellent books such as [Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach Featuring the Internet].
Features

Research-oriented

Methodology-oriented

Paper-oriented

Enjoy-oriented
Topics
Interconnection Networks

P2P Overlay Networks

Data Center Networks

Wireless Sensor Networks (optional)

Network on Chips (optional)
Grading
20% - Attendance

50% - Homework(10% * 5 times)

30% - Final Report
Course Policy
It is your responsibility to visit the course website often to keep you up to date.

Late submission of homework and assignments is not accepted.

Any questions regarding your scores of assignments and tests should be resolved within 3 days immediately.

Academic Integrity violations, such as plagiarism, cheating on an exam etc., will result in a series of actions and penalties including the student failing the class.