Overview CompSci514/ECE558 is an entry-level graduate course. It aims to discuss the recent technology advancements in the area of computer networks. We intend to cover the following topics: congestion control and routing, software defined networking, datacenter networks, network function virtualization, programmable switches, network fault diagnosis, remote direct memory access, and network measurement.

Collaboration Policy: Students are encouraged to talk to each other, to the course staff, or to anyone else about any of the assignments, but individual assignments must be done individually. Assistance is limited to discussion of the problem and sketching general approaches to a solution.

Late Policy: 1) The deadline for any assignment can be extended with a 10% penalty per day; 2) No deadline can be extended by more than two days. Assignments will NOT be accepted 48 hours after the due time; 3) If you are ill, please contact the instructor and get a medical note.

Cheating Policy: Don't know if you are cheating? Please consult the Cheating Policy. If you are caught cheating, you will be reported to the Office of Student Conduct and you will receive a failing grade in the class.

Grading Policy: Course projects: 50%; In-class quizzes: 50%