Course objectives
To thoroughly acquire a foundational understanding of the current data networking technologies underlying the Internet. Emphasis will be on the data-link layer and above. Specifically,

•     Understand the overall architecture of the Internet.
•     Understand the main problems encountered in the data-link layer and their solutions.
•     Understand the principles of packet switching and global internetworking based on the Internet Protocol.
•     Understand end-to-end issues and protocols, such as Transmission Control Protocol (TCP).
•     Understand some application layer issues, such as name services, http, DHCP, etc.
•     Acquire practical experiences, such as using WireShark for capturing and analyzing packets and flows, and network utilities (e.g., traceroute anf ping) to diagnose problems.

Assessments

• Assignments and laboratories: 10%
• Quizzes: 10%
  
• Two tests: 20%
• Project: 15%
• Exam: 45%

Assignment submissions:
Assignment, if any, is due at noon on Wednesdays Mondays.
    Rubrics for tests and assignments
    Late submission: 10% off for every hour late. E.g.,

• lateness <= 60 minutes (less 10%)
• 60 < lateness <= 120 minutes (less 20%)
• and so on

My expectations:
     1. On attending classes
         If you come to the classes, you are expected to fully participate in it. Please turn off all of your self-activating devices.

2. On performing formally assessed works
    You are expected to be honest in performing your assignments, laboratory work, tests, project, and final examinations.
    Plagiarism of any forms will not be tolerated.

• Students involved in plagiarism, including the "first author," will receive 0 marks for that component and another 100% mark deduction.
• Students involved in plagiarism in the final examination will be handled by the Department and the University's Student Disciplinary Committee.

3. On the whole
     You are expected to try your very best to master the subject material.

ACM Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct (a full text)

1. GENERAL MORAL IMPERATIVES.

1.1 Contribute to society and human well-being.

1.2 Avoid harm to others.

1.3 Be honest and trustworthy.

1.4 Be fair and take action not to discriminate.

1.5 Honor property rights including copyrights and patent.

1.6 Give proper credit for intellectual property.

1.7 Respect the privacy of others.

1.8 Honor confidentiality.

2. MORE SPECIFIC PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES.

2.1 Strive to achieve the highest quality, effectiveness and dignity in both the process and products of professional work.

2.2 Acquire and maintain professional competence.

2.3 Know and respect existing laws pertaining to professional work.

2.4 Accept and provide appropriate professional review.

2.5 Give comprehensive and thorough evaluations of computer systems and their impacts, including analysis of possible risks.

2.6 Honor contracts, agreements, and assigned responsibilities.

2.7 Improve public understanding of computing and its consequences.

2.8 Access computing and communication resources only when authorized to do so.