6.829  Computer Networks

12 (3-0-9)
Requirements satisfied: TQE, AUS. Grad-H subject.

6.033 or equivalent. 6.02 is highly recommended.
The problem sets involve programming in Python and C++.

6.829 is a graduate-level introduction to classic and advanced topics in wired and wireless networks. It also functions as an advanced undergraduate subject. 

6.829 requires reading and understanding several papers. Click on the "Lectures" link under "Materials". You are expected to file an answer to the "Mini-Assignments" asked about the readings before each lecture; these will be due at 1pm on the day of each lecture.

There are five problem sets (PSets), posted roughly every two weeks on the web site. Each PSet is due on the date specified in it.

Late policy: You may use up to five extension days (in total) over the course of the semester for the three PSets, apportioned in any way. For any other late PSets, your score will be multiplied by 0.5; moreover, you must submit it within 7 days of the original due date to get any credit.

If you have a note from Student Support Services, please see your TA or the course lecturer. For all other circumstances (interview trips, sporting events, performances, overwork, etc.) you may use your extensions. If these days are not enough, please contact your TA.

Collaboration policy: The PSets must be done individually. You may get help from the course staff and other students on the underlying material in the PSets, but the work you hand in must be your own. In particular, you must not copy another person's solution, code, or other work. Someone telling you the solution to a problem is also not acceptable. Copying another person's work or allowing your work to be copied by others is a serious academic offense and will be treated as such.

One quiz, in-class, on November 4, 2014.

We expect you to attend all lectures, unless there are pressing or unforeseen conflicts. Conflicts that are persistent (e.g., registering for another class at the same time and "splitting" attendance between them) are not excused.

Your final grade will be determined as follows: