Joint Undergraduate Course on Computer Networks (EENG 4810-001) and Graduate Course on Network Protocols & Systems (EENG 5860-001) Spring 2026
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Instructor: Parthasarathy
(Partha) Guturu
Faculty Office: NIDP
B-235
Phone: 940-891-6877
Email: Parthasarathy.Guturu@unt.edu or pg0028@unt.edu
Teaching Assistant: "Ilapuram,
Sruthi" SruthiIlapuram@my.unt.edu
Class Hours: M/W
1:00 PM -2:20 PM
Class Room: NTDP K-110.
Office Hours: M 4:00 PM-5:00 PM (in my office at
B-235). Students unable to see me during this time may request an
appointment.
Text Book:
1. Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach Featuring the Internet (3rd
Edition) (Hard cover) by James F. Kurose (Author), Keith W. Ross (Author).
Publisher: Addison Wesley; 3 edition (May 13, 2004)
Language: English ISBN-10: 0321227352 ISBN-13: 978-0321227355 .
Reference
Book: Communication Networks: A Concise Introduction (2nd
Edition) (Soft cover) Jean Walfrand and Shyam Parekh
A power-point presentation uploaded to Canvas is used to provide some information to support and supplement a student-centric problem/project-oriented learning methodology.
Attendance
Policy: In view of the continuous evaluation
strategy adopted by the instructor, perfect attendance is recommended for those
aspiring to get good grades. . It is
important that you communicate with the professor and the instructional team
prior to being absent, so you, the professor, and the instructional team can
discuss and mitigate the impact of the absence on your attainment of course
learning goals. Please inform the professor and instructional team if you
are unable to attend class meetings because you are ill, in mindfulness of the
health and safety of everyone in our community. If you are experiencing any symptoms of
COVID or Flu please seek medical
attention from the Student Health and Wellness Center (940-565-2333 or askSHWC@unt.edu) or your health care provider PRIOR to coming to campus.
UNT also requires you to contact the UNT COVID Team at COVID@unt.edu for guidance on actions to take due to symptoms, pending
or positive test results, or potential exposure.
Grading Policy:
The graduate students will have a different set of
examinations with less problem solving and more theory and algorithms whereas
the focus of undergraduate examinations will be on problem solving. The
break-up for overall grading is as follows.
Assignments/Quizzes/Class Tests:
70, and Project: 30. Grades A, B, C, D, and F will be assigned, typically but
not necessarily, depending upon whether the total tally will be greater
than/equal to 90, 80-89, 70-79, 60-69, or less than 60, respectively.
Academic Dishonesty: Honesty is the best policy. Cheating will not be tolerated. Anyone found guilty of cheating on a test or assignment will be awarded an F grade for the course. Discussions of problems and assignment with your classmates is welcome and encouraged, however, sharing of solutions is not. If you need help, you should ask the instructor. Cheating includes, but is not limited to, all forms of plagiarism and misrepresentation. For your rights and responsibilities please refer to http://www.unt.edu/csrr
Statement regarding Disabled Students: The University
of North Texas makes reasonable academic accommodation for students with
certified disabilities (cf. Americans with Disabilities Act and Section
504, Rehabilitation Act). Students seeking reasonable accommodation must first
register with the Office of Disability Access (ODA) to verify their
eligibility. If a disability is verified, the ODA will provide you with a
reasonable accommodation letter to be delivered to faculty to begin a private
discussion regarding your specific needs in a course. You may request
reasonable accommodations at any time; however, ODA notices of reasonable
accommodation should be provided as early as possible in the semester to avoid
any delay in implementation. Note that students must obtain a new letter of
reasonable accommodation for every semester and must meet with each faculty
member prior to implementation in each class. Students are strongly encouraged
to deliver letters of reasonable accommodation during faculty office hours or
by appointment. Faculty members have the authority to ask students to discuss
such letters during their designated office hours to protect the privacy of the
student. For additional information, refer to the Office of Disability Access website (http://www.unt.edu/oda).
You may
also contact ODA by phone at (940) 565-4323.
Inclusive Learning Environment and Support for Your
Success
I value the many perspectives students bring to our campus. Please work with me to create a classroom culture of open communication, mutual respect, and inclusion. All discussions should be respectful and civil. Although disagreements and debates are encouraged, personal attacks are unacceptable. Together, we can ensure a safe and welcoming classroom for all. If you ever feel like this is not the case, please stop by my office and let me know. We are all learning together
Final Exam Date and Time: There will be no final examination on University schedule.
Course Outline and Delivery Plan
(4 Weeks)
Note: 1Week here implies a 2 1hour 20 min. time slots.
Reading Requirements
The students are required to come prepared to
every class with the material discussed in the previous class.
Course
Learning Outcomes (CLOs)
[CLO-1] Queuing Theory Basics and Analysis of Networks employing Packet Switching
Communication Paradigm
[CLO-2] Networks Layers/Protocol Suites (TCP/IP and ISO)
[CLO-3] Application Layer Protocols e.g. http, SMTP (email).
[CLO-4] Transport Layer, TCP and Socket Programming
[CLO-5] Network Layer, IP, and Network Routing Algorithms
[CLO-6] Additional TCP/IP protocols e.g. ARP, RARP, BGP.
[CLO-7] Multimedia protocols such as ATM, H.323, SIP, etc.
[CLO-8] IP packet tunneling in the Internet.
[CLO-9] Data link layer protocols
[CLO-10] Physical layer and basics of mobile wireless networks
[CLO-11] Network Security
[CLO-12] Project Design, Development, Implementation and Reporting with an understanding of Ethical and Professional Issues related to networking
Our EE Program Student Outcomes (SOs) (and ABET
Criterion 3 Outcomes)
Upon completion of our BSEE
program, the students will be able to:
[SO-1/ABET 3-1] identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics,
[SO-2/ABET 3-2] apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors,
[SO-3/ABET 3-3] communicate effectively with a range of audiences,
[SO-4/ ABET 3-4] recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts,
[SO-5/ABET 3-5] function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives,
[SO-6/ABET 3-6] develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions, and
[SO-7/ABET 3-7] acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Relationship between
Our BSEE Program Student Outcomes and Course Learning Outcomes
The course learning
outcomes map onto our program’s student outcomes and ABET outcomes as depicted
in the table below:
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