IST 220: Networking and Telecommunications Section 001

Welcome and Outline Today’s agenda Course introduction, policies, and logistic issues

Teaching Team Instructor Learning Assistants Xiaolong "Luke" Zhang (张小龙) Ph.D. in Information Science from University of Michigan Research interest: human-computer interaction Contact: lzhang@ist.psu.edu Office hours 11am – 12pm Wednesday or by appointment Office: E323 Learning Assistants Paul Suchko pss5205@psu.edu Edward Ji sij5180@psu.edu Cody Hosterman

Why Are You Required to Take This Course? Networking becomes more and more important to our daily life. Information access by anyone, at any time, and from anywhere On-demand video and real-time video streaming Mobile devices with network applications Telecommunications and computer networks are merging. Old days Computer networks: data Telecommunication networks: voice Now Computer networks can handle voices: VoIP Telecommunication networks offer data service：mobile internet.

It is important for you to know how information is transmitted and with what technologies.

Course Objectives After this course, you will be able to Describe how data is transmitted in networks; Identify benefits and applications of computer networks; Recognize key components of data communications and their roles in supporting data communications; Plan, design, and build appropriate wired or wireless networks in given application contexts; Evaluate and analyze organizational network architecture; and Assess new telecommunications or network technologies and related applications.

What Is This Course About? Data communication Signals Analog and digital Media Twisted pair copper wire, coaxial cable, optical fiber, … Modulation and Modems AM and FM Multiplexing GSM (AT&T, T-Mobile), CDMA (Verizon), … Computer networks Networks Local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), Internet Wired network, wireless network Network hardware Network applications Web surfing, email, security shell/FTP, … Internet Protocols: IP, TCP, UDP Routing Security

Woo, too techy!

What About the Triangle Model?

Technical Part Understand the principles Gain "hand-on" skills Theories, standards, designs, etc. Three individual assignments Gain "hand-on" skills Build, configure, and analyze networks Five labs: the second-half of the semester Three individual labs Two group labs

People Part Understand the applications of networks and telecommunications Impacts on people's life, business, policies, etc. Group research assignments Three projects VoIP Broadband myth Network neutrality The first-half of the semester.

How Will This Course Be Taught? Class time: Monday and Wednesday (mostly) Lectures: key concepts In-class exercises sometimes A few problems for you as a group to search and answer Discussion on your answers Research and lab time: Friday (mostly) Group research assignments (the first half of the semester) Labs (the second half of the semester) Group work together in class. Virtual labs can also be accessed outside of the class. Tours to IST networks

In Class My roles Help you engage the material Focus on the tricky and difficult points Apply ideas in the current events

After Classes Study groups strongly encouraged Do readings and link concepts with real-world events, stories.

Groups About four people per group. You can choose whom to work with.

Readings for Lectures Text Additional readings may be provided. Computer Networks and Internets Douglas E. Comer 6th Edition Additional readings may be provided. Read the text and do readings before class! This is required!

Three individual assignments Three group research assignments Grading Components Three individual assignments 15% in total Three group research assignments 15% in total Three individual labs 30% in total Two group labs 15% in total Three mid terms 15% in total Quizzes 10% Extra credits Up to 3% 70% Group grade 30% Individual contribution

Grading Policy Not curved A 95 and above A- 90-95 B+ 85-90 B 80-85 F below 60 Not curved

Important Dates Midterms (tentative) Other assignment due dates Week 7 (10/04), Week 12(11/06), Week 16 (12/04) Other assignment due dates Check CANVAS

Course Conduct All dues are hard deadlines. No extensions unless approved by instructor. Attendance and participation Unannounced quizzes Involvement of class discussions Let TA or instructor know if you cannot come to the class in advance. Academic integrity Group responsibility https://handbook.psu.edu/content/academic-integrity Turnitin

Communication Class web site on CANVAS Check CANVAS frequently for Latest update Urgent announcement Discussion board on CANVAS Post questions for course-relevant topics The teaching team will try our best to participate in discussions. If having concerns, come to see me first. University Policy on Classroom Academic Freedom

To Succeed in This Course Study hard We are coaches. You are on the driving seat.

To Succeed in This Course (Cont.) Study wisely Learn from various resources Classes, readings, online news, peers, … MOOC courses mooc-list.com Apply what you have learnt in real life Manage your time well 9 more hours per week for this course

Some Tips Do readings and think through. The topics are broad, and also dry. Not all concepts can be taught through “entertaining” activities. Be active to link topics to real-world stories. Keep track of up-to-date IT news and events See how they can be related to this course. Google News Slashdot.org Be adaptive in terms of learning strategy “like learning a new language” Communicate with peers and instructors.

Communicate with the teaching team Please let us know if you have any question. Email, office hours Come to see us in office hours. You don’t have to have a specific question.

Next class Introduction and overview Read Chapter 1 and 2 before coming to class

What You Need to Do Do the readings (Chapter 1 and 2) Start individual assignment 1 Start group research assignment 1 Send TA a message if you want to be a group with someone. At most 4 members each group.

Individual Assignment 1 Try your best to answer the questions Use any resources you can. Be sure to give credits to the resources you may use. Citations, references, notes, etc. Due: 09/02. For Question No. 2, draw a diagram if you can. This video may help: Warriors of the Net