CSC 420/624 - Networks

Text

UNIX Network Programming: The Sockets Networking API, Volume 1, 3rd Edition
Stevens, Fenner, Rudoff, ISBN 0-13-141155-1

Goals

• OSI Model
• TCP, UDP and SCTP Protocols
• Socket programming
• TCP Client programming
• Simple TCP Server
• UDP Client programming
• Simple UDP Server
• IPv4 and IPv6
• Inetd superserver
• I/O multiplexing: select, poll, epoll
• Server concurrency

Prerequisites

• C++ programming skill
• Data structures course (CSC 307)
• Familiarity with UNIX

Assignments

There will be 6 to 12 outside assignments. Outside assignments will be electronically submitted. Outside assignments will be due at the start of the class period of the due date. Assignments will be worth 40% of the final grade.

Tests

There will be 2 tests which will be comprehensive, but focusing on recent topics. The first test will be during a class period and the second will be during the scheduled time for the final exam for the class. The tests will each be worth 30% of the final grade.

Drop Deadline

The deadline for dropping without academic penalty is Wednesday, September 29.

Office Hours

My office is TEC 204. If you need to reach me at other times call to schedule a meeting.