CNT 6707 Advanced Computer Networks

Fall 2020

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 2020: online)
Phone: (407) 823-6171
E-mail: turgut@cs.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 12:00PM - 1:15PM
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: 20%
  • Project: 40%

  • 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 January 10th. 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.
Integrity: The department, college, and University are committed to honesty and integrity in all academic matters. We do not tolerate academic misconduct by students in any form, including cheating, plagiarism and commercial use of academic materials. Please consult the Golden Rule Handbook for the procedures which will be applied.
Course accessibility: The University of Central Florida is committed to providing access and inclusion for all persons with disabilities. Students should connect with Student Accessibility Services (Ferrell Commons 185, sas@ucf.edu, phone (407) 823-2371). Through Student Accessibility Services, a Course Accessibility Letter may be created and sent to professors, which informs faculty of potential access and accommodations that might be reasonable. 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.
Campus safety: Emergencies on campus are rare, but if one should arise in our class, everyone needs to work together. Students should be aware of the surroundings and familiar with some basic safety and security concepts.
  • In case of an emergency, dial 911 for assistance.
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Zoom for Remote Instruction Because of the continued remote instruction requirement due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this course will use Zoom for synchronous ("real time") class meetings.

Please take the time to familiarize yourself with Zoom by visiting the UCF Zoom Guides at . 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.

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COVID-19 Statements University-Wide Face Covering Policy for Common Spaces and Face-to-Face Classes

To protect members of our community, everyone is required to wear a facial covering inside all common spaces including classrooms (https://policies.ucf.edu/documents/PolicyEmergencyCOVIDReturnPolicy.pdf. Students who choose not to wear facial coverings will be asked to leave the classroom by the instructor. If they refuse to leave the classroom or put on a facial covering, they may be considered disruptive (please see the Golden Rule for student behavior expectations). Faculty have the right to cancel class if the safety and well-being of class members are in jeopardy. Students will be responsible for the material that would have been covered in class as provided by the instructor.

Notifications in Case of Changes to Course Modality

Depending on the course of the pandemic during the semester, the university may make changes to the way classes are offered. If that happens, please look for announcements or messages in Webcourses@UCF or Knights email about changes specific to this course.

COVID-19 and Illness Notification

Students who believe they may have a COVID-19 diagnosis should contact UCF Student Health Services (407-823-2509) so proper contact tracing procedures can take place.

Students should not come to campus if they are ill, are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19, have tested positive for COVID, or if anyone living in their residence has tested positive or is sick with COVID-19 symptoms. CDC guidance for COVID-19 symptoms is located here: (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html)

Students should contact their instructor(s) as soon as possible if they miss class for any illness reason to discuss reasonable adjustments that might need to be made. When possible, students should contact their instructor(s) before missing class.

In Case of Faculty Illness

Depending on the course of the pandemic during the semester, the university may make changes to the way classes are offered. If that happens, please look for announcements or messages in Webcourses@UCF or Knights email about changes specific to this course.

Course Accessibility and Disability COVID-19 Supplemental Statement

Accommodations may need to be added or adjusted should this course shift from an on-campus to a remote format. Students with disabilities should speak with their instructor and should contact sas@ucf.edu to discuss specific accommodations for this or other courses.