Telecommunications Networking II Overview and Course Policy

Telecommunications Networking II Instructor: Prof. S.D. Personick (SDP) Office: Commonwealth Hall 420 x6208 Office hours: Tuesday 3:30- 5 p.m. TA: Ivan Bradaric

Telecommunications Networking II Web site: S490_TN/ Web site contents: -Syllabus / Course Policy -Lecture notes -Homework assignments -Homework solutions

Telecommunications Networking II Textbook: We will draw heavily from Tannenbaum, A.S., “Computer Networks” 3rd Edition Notes: A complete set of notes is available on the course Web site

Telecommunications Networking II Overview -Wireless Networking Cellular and PCS Wireless LANs (OSI layers I&II) Broadcast Technology and Applications Satellite Systems and Services -Local Area Networking -The Internet

Telecommunications Networking II Overview -Topics in 21st Century Networking Broadband Access Next Generation Internet Optical Networking others (TBD)

Telecommunications Networking II Policy -Attendance is required (no excuses). Absences in excess of three (3) will result in a loss of 3.33 points per absence -Homework assignments will be graded (0-5) -Midterm exam will be open notes (no final exam) -Term paper due May 25 (5 p.m. deadline)

Telecommunications Networking II Policy -Final grade raw score: 0.34 homework midterm exam term paper - attendance adjustment (if any) Raw score: =>A =>B =>C { F}