1. Computer Communications
EEL 4598/5718
Computer Communications

2. Undergraduate Curriculum
This course provides a senior-level introduction to the principles and practice of data and computer communications

3. Communications Area Graduate Flowchart

4. Computer Engineering Area Graduate Flowchart (Network Track)
EEL-5718
Computer
Communications
EEL-6935
Control Tech. & Comp. Net.
EEL-6935
Net. Science & Applications
EEL-6507
QueuingTheory & Data Comm.
EEL-6591
Wireless
Networks
EEL-6509
Wireless Comm.
EEL-6528 Digital Comm SD Radios
EEL-6935
Distributed
Computers
EEL-6935:
Ad-hoc Wireless
Networks
/Internet of Things
EEL-6935
Cyber-Physical Systems

5. CED Suggested Plans of Study
Computer Systems
(EEL 5718)- Computer Communications
(EEL 5764)- Computer Architecture
EEL-5934 Principles of Computer Systems
EEL 6507 Queuing Theory and Data Communication
EEL 6706 Fault Tolerant Computer Architecture
EEL 6763 Parallel Computer Architecture
EEL 6781 Autonomic Computing
EEL 6892 Virtual Computers
EEL 6935 Distributed Computing
EEL 6935 Big Data Ecosystems
EEL 6935 Software-defined Computing Systems
EEL 6935 Cross Layered Computer Security
EEL 5930 Automated HW/SW Verification

6. CED Suggested Plans of Study
Parallel & Distributed Computing
(EEL 5718)- Computer Communications
(EEL 5764)- Computer Architecture
EEL-5934 Principles of Computer Systems
EEL 6702 Fault-Tolerant Computing
EEL 6763 Parallel Computer Architecture
EEL 6781 Autonomic Computing
EEL 6892 Virtual Computers
EEL 6935 Distributed Computing
COP 5255 Concurrent Programming
EEL 6935 Cloud Computing and Storage
EEL 6935 Big Data Ecosystems
EEL 6935 Software-defined Computing Systems

7. CED Suggested Plans of Study
Computer Architecture
(EEL 5718)- Computer Communications
(EEL 5764)- Computer Architecture
EEL-5721 Reconfigurable Computing
EEL Fault Tolerant Computer Architecture
EEL Parallel Computer Architecture
EEL Virtual Computers
EEL Billion Transistor Architectures
EEL 6935 Embedded Systems
CDA Advanced Computer Architecture

8. CED Suggested Plans of Study
Communications & Networking
(EEL 5718)- Computer Communications
EEL 6507 Queuing Theory and Data Communication
EEL 6591Wireless Networks
EEL 6509 Wireless Communications
EEL-6935 Ad-hoc Wireless Networks
EEL 6935 Network Science & Applications
EEL 6935 Cyber-Physical Systems
EEL 6935 Control Technology & Computer Networks

9. Networking Training This is just my suggestion Basic course: EEL5718
Advanced courses
Performance evaluation (queueing and simulations)
Optical networks (or High-speed networks)
Wireless networks
Mobile computing and applications
Advanced Networking (Ad Hoc Networks, IoTs)
TCP/IP
Network security (cybersecurity in general)
Network programming
Simulation tools (NS-2/3, OpNet, QualNet)

10. EEL 5718 Computer Communications
Textbook : Communication Networks (Leon-Gracia & Widjaja), 2nd Edition
References: 1. Computer Networks (Tanenbaum), 2. Data & Computer Communications (6th ed.), Stallings
Advanced References: 1. Data Networks (Bertsekas & Gallager), 2. Telecommunications networks (Schwartz)

11. Syllabus Instructor: Professor Yuguang Fang
Contact: 435 Engineering Building, (352) ,
Office hours: 9:30-10:30am, T &TH or by appointment
Fact: Open all the time!
TA: Ms. Yaodan Hu
Course webpage:
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12. Prerequisites Basic knowledge of probability theory
Probability, conditional probability, probability distribution, random variables, random processes
Basic knowledge of communications systems (EEL4514)
Analog communications, AM/FM, simple digital communications concepts, bandwidth, etc.
Warning: It is advised NOT to take this course if you do not have the above background

13. Outlines Overview of communications and services (chap 1)
Layering design architecture (chap 2)
Physical layer fundamentals (chap 3)
Data transmissions: information representation, coding/decoding
Channel characterization (including transmission media)
Fundamental limits of transmissions
Modulation/demodulation (including line coding)

14. Outlines (cont.) Multiplexing and switching (chap 4)
Data link control (DLC) protocols
Error control (CRC and FEC) (chap 3)
Automatic Repeat reQuest (ARQ) (chap 5)
Midterm
Multiple access control (MAC) (chap 6)
Routing protocols (chap 7)
Transport layer protocol (chap 8)
Congestion control (chap 7 & 8)
LAN technologies (chap 6)

15. Grading Polices Use statistical curve Weighting factors Final grades
Homework: 10%
Project: 10%
Midterm: 35%
Final: 45% (comprehensive with emphasis on the second half of the course)
Final grades
Use the average +D as cutoff line for A and 5 points as the stepsize for grades below, where D is a controlled parameter related to STD. We will have minus grades for this course!
>90%: guaranteed A, >80%: guaranteed B
Curving is separately done for undergraduates and graduates
Attendance: It is highly recommended, because hints for exams may be discussed in class.

16. Homework
Hard copies
Pay close attention to the homework problem numbers: all problems are based on the numbering in the textbook published in North America, which may be different from the numbering in the International Edition!!!
A cover page with course number & name & UFID
No late submission
Regularly check course website for homework assignment

17. Project Description There are mainly three types of projects
Survey on current research topics in networking related areas
Implementation of a network protocol or system using socket programming, or evaluation of network performance using network simulator (such as NS2 or Qualnet or OPNET)
Other projects approved by the instructor or the TA

18. Project Description Requirements
Work in a group with 2-4 students
Each group picks one topic
Submit final code/report/demo before last class
Check course website for detailed information (e.g. Requirements, Project timeline, Topics)

19. Honor Code
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 commitment will resulting disciplinary action. This statement is a reminder to uphold your obligation as a student at the University of Florida and to be honest inall work submitted and exams taken in this class and all others.

20. Quotes “Genius is 99% perspiration and 1% inspiration” (Thomas Edison)
Don't just read it; fight it! Ask your own questions, look for your own examples, discover your own proofs. Is the hypothesis necessary? Is the converse true? What happens in the classical special case? What about the degenerate cases? Where does the proof use the hypothesis? (Paul Halmos, I Want to Be a Mathematician)

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