EEL 5718: Computer Communications

Spring 2006

Campus Section 2429

• submit homework and project files (only Word, Text, or PDF accepted)
  
• download class handouts and assignments, and
• view announcements, lectures, course schedule and other required information.

• EEL 4514 Communication Systems and Components. 
  Theory of communication, and applications to radio, television, telephone, satellite, 
  cellular telephone,spread spectrum, and computer communication systems.
  
  
• Computer requirements: 
• Electronic homework and project submissions are required.  Assignments are to be uploaded to the course website in one of the following formats: MS Word, Text, or PDF. A scanner will allow you to save as PDF.
  (A scanner is available in the second floor computer lab in NEB.)
• Access to a computer programming or simulation tool is required for the course project and some of the homework assignments.
  
  • MATLAB and C/C++  are available via remote access to an ECE student account with the ECE computer lab.
    
  • To create a student account:
  • On campus students: Go to NEB 288 to create a student account. Bring a valid Gator-1 ID card.
    
  • UF EDGE students: Contact me to set up an account.
    
  • ECE Computer Lab FAQ page: www.ecel.ufl.edu
    (See "How can I connect to an ECEL UNIX machine remotely?" )
• Network simulation software is optional.
  For the course project, students may choose to use a network simulation software, such as OPNET or ns. Obtaining and supporting such software is the sole responsibility of the student.
  
• Note: Not being able to access a public computer will not be a valid excuse for late or missing assignments.

• Alberto Leon-Garcia, Communication Networks,
  McGraw-Hill, 2nd ed., 2003 (ISBN 0-07-246352-X).
  (A copy of the textbook is on reserve at the Marsten Science Library.)
• Readings  from selected journal and conference papers will also be required.
  

• A. Tanenbaum, Computer Networks, Prentice Hall, 1996, ISBN 0-13-349945-6. (4th edition released in 2003)
• L. Peterson and B. Davie, Computer Networks: A Systems Approach, 3rd edition, Elsevier, 2003, ISBN 1-55860-832-X.
  

• Communication Networks and Services 
• Applications and Layered Architectures (OSI Reference Model, TCP/IP Architecture) 
• Digital Transmission Fundamentals (signals, coding, modulation, error control)
• Circuit Switching Networks ( multiplexing, telephone network, cellular networks)
• Peer-to-Peer Protocols (ARQ protocols, data link control) 
• Local Area Networks (medium access control, IEEE802.x, wireless LANs)
• Packet Switching Networks (Routing, Internet Protocol, Mobile IP)  
  
  

• Regular Participation is Expected:
• Perfect class attendance is not required, but regular participation is expected.
• It is the student's responsibility to independently obtain any missed material (including handouts) from lecture. 
• No Make-Ups:
• There will be no make-ups for exams, homework, or in-class assignments. 
•  Penalties for late assignments: TBD
  
• All assignments are an Individual Effort: All assignments are assumed to be an individual effort unless otherwise specified by the instructor.
• Announcements will be made in Lecture, on Website, or via Email: 
• Check your gatorlink email and the student access website several times per week for possible homework corrections, lecture changes, or other course announcements. 
• Students with disabilities:  
• For information on classroom accommodation and requirements for instructor notification, please click here .

• All students admitted to the University of Florida have signed a statement of academic honesty committing themselves to be honest in all academic work and understanding that failure to comply with this committment will result in disciplinary action.

This statement is a reminder to updhold your obligation as a student at the University of Flordia, and to be honest in all work submitted and exams taken in this class and all others.

For more information, please see the academic  honor code.