MAT 279 Data Communication and the Internet
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MAT 279 Data Communication and the
Internet
Prof. Shamik SenguptaOffice 4210 N
[email protected]://jjcweb.jjay.cuny.edu/ssengupta/
Fall 2010
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What is the course about?
Introductory course for Internet
learn components of Internet/networks learn mechanisms of how Internet works learn secure practices of World Wide Web learn development of webpages – a hands-on
approach
Goals: Learning applications, concepts, practice Enjoy…
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Timing and Contact Information Class meeting time: Tuesday and Thursday (12:30pm – 1:45pm)
Office hours:o North Hall, 4210o Tuesday/Thursday (11:00am – 12:00noon) Or By appointments
Email: [email protected]
Office Phone: 212-237-8826
Class WWW site: http://jjcweb.jjay.cuny.edu/ssengupta/
Blackboard online: http://www.jjay.cuny.edu/blackboard
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Course Material Information Course materials:
o No single textbook.o Class notes and slides.o References to current materials from journals,
magazines and other websites may also be used.
o Reference Texts: Computer Networking: A top down approach, 5th ed.
Addison-Wesley by Kurose and Ross, ISBN-10: 0136079679 | ISBN-13: 978-0136079675
HTML A Beginner's Guide, 4th Edition, by Wendy Willard, ISBN-13: 9780071611435
New Perspectives on HTML and XHTML: Comprehensive, 5th Edition, by Patrick M. Carey, ISBN-10: 1423925467 | ISBN-13: 9781423925460
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Course Syllabus Overview Internet overview Layered architecture of Internet Communication protocols Details on HTML webpage development
o HTML Introductiono HTML tags and attributeso Introducing Listso Exploring website structureso Introducing Hyperlinkso Introducing style sheetso Web tableso Web Frameso Web Forms
Hands-on experience and case studies!
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Grading Information
Workload and grading:
Course work approx %
1 Term Project 20%
Homework assignments 20%
Midterm exam 20%
In-class Quiz (html) 20%
Final Exam 20%
Extra-credit assignments as decided by Instructor. Late policy
Submission will not be accepted after due date Permission needed for exceptional circumstances
Attendance needed.
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Term Project Project: (Approx. 15 weeks time)
o Individual Project
o Can be either1. Website design OR2. Term paper
Website project: The purpose is to give you a chance of learning about website design and development
Term paper: The purpose is to give you a chance to study (independently) a topic of your choice in the general area of Internet and security.
Decide your topic as soon as possible and discuss with me. Start as early as possible.
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