CS 313 Networking and Telecommunications                                          Spring 2011

Required Textbook: Computer Networks, by Andrew Tanenbaum, 5th Ed.

Synopsis: This courses studies telecommunications and computer networks.  It begins by introducing basic concepts, followed by discussing data communications, computer interfaces, transmission media and error detection and correction.  Local area, metropolitan area and wide area networks as well as internetworking will be studied in the context of the International Standards Organization/Open Systems Interconnection (ISO/OSI) and TCP/IP Reference Model.  All the seven layers of the ISO/OSI Reference Model will be studied, with emphasis placed on the Physical, Data Link, Network, Transport, and Application layers.  TCP/IP Internet will be used for case studies.

Prerequisite: CS 250 (RCTC COMP 2247) and one 300 level CS course

Course Objectives and Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon entering CS 313, students should have

• Basic knowledge of computer hardware components and their functions
• Knowledge of discrete structures such as graph and tree
• Capability of understanding simple algorithms and implementing them
• Motivation to study CS issues

• Explain how computer networks work
• Understand the theoretical foundation of networking and telecommunications
• Demonstrate the understanding of protocols, layered architectures
• Demonstrate the understanding of various network technologies
• Analyze performances of computer networks
• Learn new networking and telecommunication technologies with concepts studied in this course

Grading: Grades are based on homework assignments (20%), a programming project (10%), a presentation (10%), in-class quizzes (10%), two midterm exams (30%), and the final exam (20%).   The course grade will be based on the total percentage of the items above:
    A: 90% or above, with 80% or better on every item;
    B: 80% or above, with 70% or better on every item;
    C: 70% or above, with 60% or better on every item;
    D: 60% or above;
    F: less than 60%

Lectures Notes: The lectures will utilize notes posted to the course website, notes written on the board in the class, and in-class discussions. Note that the set of notes posted to the website does not replace the lectures, nor does it replace the textbook - its main purpose is to serve as the study guide. In particular, not everything discussed in the lectures is included in the notes. Similarly, not everything included in the notes will be discussed in the lectures.

User Group: The class user group serves as a major communication channel for the class. The instructor uses it to post announcements, course material updates, and other useful information. It is the student's responsibility to check the user group regularly so that no important messages will be missed. Students are also encouraged to use the user group to share information and exchange ideas.

Coursework Policy:
1. Each homework assignment and the programming project is due by the time and date specified on the handout.
2. Late Homework Assignment: Two late assignments will be accepted without penalty, and a late assignment should be handed in within five days. After the two late assignments are used, no additional late work will be given credit. The late policy is in place so that students will not be burdened to discuss each personal issue with the instructor. Thus, late assignments should be reserved for these types of situations. If a student has an issue that requires more than two late assignments, it is unlikely they will be successful in the course and they are encouraged to withdraw from the course.
3. Late Programming Project: Late projects will incur a penalty of 5% per day including weekends.  No programming assignments will be accepted after being late for ten days.
4. Up to 10 quizzes with each of them counts as 1% will be used for the course grade. Missed quizzes cannot be made up.
5. Plagiarizing is absolutely prohibited and will result in a grade of F for the course according to the Computer Science Department's Collaboration Policy Form and Illegal Collaboration Policy.

Attendance Policy:
You are expected to be present for all class meetings. At a minimum, I expect you to treat each other (and your instructor) politely and with respect. This includes turning off all cell phones (or muting them), participating in class, and arriving in a timely manner. Please remember that personal conversations and using your computer performing tasks unrelated to class during lecture and lab time are distracting to your fellow students.

Student Responsibilities:
You are responsible for what goes in the class, including obtaining lecture material, assignments and handouts, turning in assignments, and taking exams.  If you are unable to attend a class meeting, it is your responsibility to obtain class notes, assignments, and extra copies from your study partners, other students, or me; you may turn in assignments early or your study partners may turn them in for you on time.  If, due to extremely unusual circumstances, you are unable to take an exam at the scheduled time, the exam may be rescheduled, but it is your responsibility to arrange this with the instructor in advance as early as possible.

Commitment to Inclusive Excellence
WSU recognizes that our individual differences can deepen our understanding of one another and the world around us, rather than divide us. In this class, people of all ethnicities, genders, religions, ages, sexual orientations, disabilities, socioeconomic backgrounds, regions, and nationalities are strongly encouraged to share their rich array of perspectives and experiences. If you feel your differences may in some way isolate you from WSU's community or if you have a need of any specific accommodations, please speak with the instructor early in the semester about your concerns and what we can do together to help you become an active and engaged member of our class and community. 

Campus Resources
• WSU-Rochester Student & Campus Services, UCR Room SS128, 285-7100, rochsss@winona.edu (www.winona.edu/rochester/)
• WSU Inclusion and Diversity Office, Kryzsko Commons Room 122, 457-5595 (www.winona.edu/culturaldiversity/)
• WSU Disability Resource Center, Maxwell 314, 507-457-2391 (www.winona.edu/disabilityservices/)
• RCTC Counseling Center, UCR Room SS 133, 285-7260 (www.rctc.edu/counseling_career_center/)
• UCR Learning Center, UCR Room AT306, 285-7182 (www.roch.edu/learningcenter/)
• GLBTA Advocate*, 507-457-5330
• Advising and Retention, Maxwell 314, 507-457-5878 (www.winona.edu/advising/)

Details about Campus Resources
• Two good places to help you find resources of all kinds are the WSU-Rochester Student & Campus Services Office and the WSU Inclusion and Diversity Office. Both offices are dedicated to helping students of all races, ethnicities, economic backgrounds, nationalities, and sexual orientations. They can facilitate tutoring and point you to a wide range of resources. The WSU-R Student & Campus Services Office is located in Room SS128 on the UCR campus and can be reached at 285-7100. The WSU Inclusion and Diversity Office is in Kryzsko Commons Room 122, and they can be reached at 457-5595.
• If you have a disability, the WSU Disability Resource Center (DRC) can document it for your professors and facilitate accommodation. Their office is on the Winona campus in Maxwell Hall and they can be reached at 457-2391. If you have a documented disability that requires accommodation, please let me know as soon as possible. If you suspect you may have a disability, you are encouraged to contact the DRC as soon as possible.
• College can be very stressful. Counselors are available in Winona and through partnership with RCTC on the UCR campus to help you with a wide range of difficulties, ranging from sexual assault, depression, and grief after the loss of a loved one to stress management, anxiety, general adjustment to college, and many others. WSU counselors in Winona are located in Wabasha Hall 220 and they can be reached at 457-5330. The RCTC Counseling Center is located in SS 133 and can be reached at 285-7260.
• For help with writing and the development of papers on the WSU-Rochester campus, contact the UCR Learning Center in AT306 or call 285-7182.
• The GLBTA Advocate is responsible for documenting homophobic incidents on campus and working with the appropriate channels to get these incidents resolved. In addition, the advocate can direct people to GLBT resources. * Contact the WSU Counseling Center for the name and number of the current GLBTA Advocate (Integrated Wellness Center 222, 507-457-5330).

UCR Learning Center
The UCR Learning Center (LC) provides learning support for everyone on campus: developmental students, regular students, honors students, WSU students, all the way to doctoral students and faculty members. It offers tutoring in math, stats, computer applications, writing, resume writing, MLA or APA format, science, reading, speech, and many other academic disciplines. It also offers test proctoring. It is NOT a correction service or a drop-off service. In other words, the LC personnel will not fix your assignments or correct things. They will, however, happily help you learn the material in a way that makes sense for you! Please be sure to sign in at the computer sign-in terminal every time you enter the LC to provides the necessary information to assure that the LC remains funded.