CS 410/510: Advanced Topics in Networking
Course Description
Recent evolution in the Internet is fueled by different technologies, applications, and designs like Software-Defined Networking, Datacenters, Cloud Computing, Mobile Computing, Internet of Things, etc. At the same time, the scope of the threats and the cyberattacks in the Internet are growing in an unprecedented scale. CIS 410/510 is a graduate- and senior-level introduction to advanced topics in networking, with a focus on emerging areas, technologies and paradigms in the Internet. This course has a substantial project component. Specific course goals are:- to understand the future envisioned by evolving technologies in the Internet,
- to derive insights based on empirical measurements,
- to conduct hands-on networking research,
- to practice the art of reading, writing and critiquing research papers, and
- to publish the research outcomes in top-tier networking venues.
Class Location: Room 220, Deschutes Hall
Class Time: Monday and Wednesday, 4:00pm to 5:20pm Instructor: Prof. Ram Durairajan
Email: ram AT cs.uoregon.edu
Office: Room 332, Deschutes Hall
Office hours: Thursday, 1:00pm to 2:00pm or by appointment
Course Material: We will use a number of relevant research papers from different areas of networking including topology, tools, attacks, and emerging trends. All the papers will be listed on class website. If you need additional background, the following books are recommended:
- Larry Peterson and Bruce Davie, "Computer Networks: A Systems Approach", Fifth Edition, Morgan Kauffmann, 2011, ISBN: 978-0123850591
- Mark Crovella and Balachander Krishnamurthy, "Internet Measurement: Infrastructure, Traffic and Applications", Wiley, 2006, ISBN: 9780470014615
Lectures
| Week | Dates | Topics | Slides | Notes | Assigned | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9/25 | Course overview | pdf | notes | Ram |
Grading Policy
- Class project: 60%
- One in-class midterm exam: 30%
- Paper reviews/in-class discussion: 10%