CS 552
Fall 2008
Course Information

Prerequisites: Undergraduate course in computer networks and operating systems (CS 352 and 416, or equivalents) as well as basic probability theory.

Objective: The main objective of this course is to prepare students for research in computer networks. A sufficient background in computer networks, operating systems, and probability is assumed. As part of this preparation, the students must (1) learn about various topics of the field, (2) evaluate research, (3) come up with original ideas, (4) communicate these understandably and convincingly. As part of (4), students should learn how to perform experiments and evaluate the results.

In order to accomplish the above goals, each week we will read 2-3 research papers on various topics. Unlike a light seminar, all students are expected to actually read the papers and have an opinion. This year, students must submit a written review for at least 10 papers. The position paper reviews will be public and anonymous to your fellow students.

Expected work:

    1. 10 written paper reviews

    2. An experimental project and write up

    3. A position paper draft

    4. Reviews of 2 other students' position papers

    5. A revised position paper.

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Optional textbooks:

Kurose and Ross: Computer Networking, A top down approach featuring the Internet, Addison Wesley
Peterson and Davie: Computer Networks, a systems approach, Morgan Kaufman


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