CNT 6707 Advanced Computer Networks

Fall 2022

Syllabus

Catalog description:	Recent advances in computer networks, overlay and multihomed networks, routing and multicasting, Internet friendly protocols, congestion control, QoS-differentiated services, cellular networks.
Course assessment outcomes:	By the end of the semester each student will be able to: understand the most recent advances made in various wireless networks such as ad hoc, sensor, underwater, vehicular networks as well as Internet of Things (IoT) understand how the most recent advances in AI applied to solve computer networks research problems learn how to read, critique, and present published networking research papers
Instructor:	Dr. Damla Turgut
Office:	HEC 316 (Fall 2022: online)
Phone:	(407) 823-6171
E-mail:	Damla.Turgut@ucf.edu (preferred means of communication)
Web Site:	The assignments and the other announcements will be posted on the course web site in Webcourses
Classroom:	Virtual Zoom
Class Hours:	Tuesday, Thursday 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Office Hours:	Tuesday, Thursday 9:00AM - 10:15AM
GTA:	There will be no GTA for this course
Pre-requisites:	CNT 5008 or consent of the instructor
Required texts:	There is no required textbook for this course. We will study from the most recently published research papers.
Course Schedule:	The course schedule is available in Webcourses
Grading:	Research paper presentations: 40% Research paper reviews and feedback: 30% Project: 30% The following will be used for final grades: A for 90 and above, B for 80-89, C for 70-79, D for 60-69, F for lower than 60.
Verification of engagement:	As of Fall 2014, all faculty members are required to document students' academic activity at the beginning of each course. In order to document that you began this course, please complete the following academic activity by the end of the first week of classes, or as soon as possible after adding the course, but no later than August 30th. Failure to do so will result in a delay in the disbursement of your financial aid. To satisfy this requirement, you must finish the first quiz posted online. Log in to Webcourses, choose CNT 6707, and submit your answers online.
Academic Integrity:	Students should familiarize themselves with UCF's Rules of Conduct at Golden Rule Handbook for the procedures which will be applied. According to Section 1, "Academic Misconduct," students are prohibited from engaging in Unauthorized assistance: Using or attempting to use unauthorized materials, information or study aids in any academic exercise unless specifically authorized by the instructor of record. The unauthorized possession of examination or course-related material also constitutes cheating. Communication to another through written, visual, electronic, or oral means: The presentation of material which has not been studied or learned, but rather was obtained through someone else's efforts and used as part of an examination, course assignment, or project. Commercial Use of Academic Material: Selling of course material to another person, student, and/or uploading course material to a third-party vendor without authorization or without the express written permission of the university and the instructor. Course materials include but are not limited to class notes, Instructor's PowerPoints, course syllabi, tests, quizzes, labs, instruction sheets, homework, study guides, handouts, etc. Falsifying or misrepresenting the student's own academic work. Plagiarism: Using or appropriating another’s work without any indication of the source, thereby attempting to convey the impression that such work is the student's own. Multiple Submissions: Submitting the same academic work for credit more than once without the express written permission of the instructor. Helping another violate academic behavior standards. Soliciting assistance with academic coursework and/or degree requirements.
Responses to Academic Dishonesty, Plagiarism, or Cheating:	Students should also familiarize themselves with the procedures for academic misconduct in UCF’s student handbook, Golden Rule Handbook. UCF faculty members have a responsibility for students' education and the value of a UCF degree, and so seek to prevent unethical behavior and respond to academic misconduct when necessary. Penalties for violating rules, policies, and instructions within this course can range from a zero on the exercise to an "F" letter grade in the course. In addition, an Academic Misconduct report could be filed with the Office of Student Conduct, which could lead to disciplinary warning, disciplinary probation, or deferred suspension or separation from the University through suspension, dismissal, or expulsion with the addition of a "Z" designation on one's transcript. Being found in violation of academic conduct standards could result in a student having to disclose such behavior on a graduate school application, being removed from a leadership position within a student organization, the recipient of scholarships, participation in University activities such as study abroad, internships, etc. Let's avoid all of this by demonstrating values of honesty, trust, and integrity. No grade is worth compromising your integrity and moving your moral compass. Stay true to doing the right thing: take the zero, not a shortcut.
Unauthorized Use of Websites and Internet Resources:	There are many websites claiming to offer study aids to students, but in using such websites, students could find themselves in violation of academic conduct guidelines. These websites include (but are not limited to) Quizlet, Course Hero, Chegg Study, and Clutch Prep. UCF does not endorse the use of these products in an unethical manner, which could lead to a violation of our University’s Rules of Conduct. They encourage students to upload course materials, such as test questions, individual assignments, and examples of graded material. Such materials are the intellectual property of instructors, the university, or publishers and may not be distributed without prior authorization. Students who engage in such activity could be found in violation of academic conduct standards and could face course and/or University penalties. Please let me know if you are uncertain about the use of a website so I can determine its legitimacy.
Unauthorized Distribution of Class Notes:	Third parties may attempt to connect with you to sell your notes and other course information from this class. Distributing course materials to a third party without my authorization is a violation of our University's Rules of Conduct. Please be aware that such class materials that may have already been given to such third parties may contain errors, which could affect your performance or grade. Recommendations for success in this course include coming to class on a routine basis, visiting me during my office hours, connecting with the Teaching Assistant (TA), and making use of the Student Academic Resource Center (SARC), the University Writing Center (UWC), the Math Lab, etc. If a third party should contact you regarding such an offer, I would appreciate your bringing this to my attention. We all play a part in creating a course climate of integrity.
In-Class Recording:	Students may, without prior notice, record video or audio of a class lecture for a class in which the student is enrolled for their own personal educational use. A class lecture is defined as a formal or methodical oral presentation as part of a university course intended to present information or teach enrolled students about a particular subject. Recording class activities other than class lectures, including but not limited to lab sessions, student presentations (whether individually or part of a group), class discussion (except when incidental to and incorporated within a class lecture), clinical presentations such as patient history, academic exercises involving student participation, test or examination administrations, field trips, private conversations between students in the class or between a student and the faculty member, and invited guest speakers is prohibited. Recordings may not be used as a substitute for class participation and class attendance, and may not be published or shared without the written consent of the faculty member. Failure to adhere to these requirements may constitute a violation of the University's Student Code of Conduct as described in the Golden Rule.
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Deployed Active Duty Military Students:	If you are a deployed active duty military student and feel that you may need a special accommodation due to that unique status, please contact your instructor to discuss your circumstances.
Zoom for Remote Instruction	The lectures will be online. They will be automatically recorded and uploaded to the cloud in which the students can access them through Webcourses. Please take the time to familiarize yourself with Zoom by visiting the UCF Zoom Guides. You may choose to use Zoom on your mobile device (phone or tablet). Things to Know About Zoom: You must sign in to my Zoom session using your UCF NID and password. The Zoom sessions are recorded. Improper classroom behavior is not tolerated within Zoom sessions and may result in a referral to the Office of Student Conduct. You can contact Webcourses@UCF Support at if you have any technical issues accessing Zoom. Please see the Zoom housekeeping slide developed by UCF instructional designer, Trudy Trail-Constant.