MAT 279 Data Communication and the Internet

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MAT 279 Data Communication and the Internet Prof. Shamik Sengupta Office 4210 N [email protected] http://jjcweb.jjay.cuny.edu/ssengupta/ Fall 2010

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Prof. Shamik Sengupta Office 4210 N [email protected] http://jjcweb.jjay.cuny.edu/ssengupta/ Fall 2010. MAT 279 Data Communication and the Internet. What is the course about?. Introductory course for Internet learn components of Internet/networks - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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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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MAT 279: Course Overview 2

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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