• Exam #3 Mon 25^th (Ch. 5, 6, 7)
• See “Topics” for reading assignments
• A note about taking notes

Session	Activity	Reference
#1 - Aug 21	Course overview	Syllabus & Course Materials, Topics
#2 - Aug 26	Network requirements	Topics
#3 - Aug 28	Layering, Network architectures	Topics
#4 - Sep 4	Socket API	Topics
#5 - Sep 9	Example server & client	Topics
#6 - Sep 11	Example server & client, *nix intro, vim(1) intro
#7 - Sep 16	Debugging, git	Topics
#8 - Sep 18	Network performance	Topics
#9 - Sep 23	Layer 2, Framing	Topics, Assignment #2
#10 - Sep 25	MAC sub-layer, Ethernet	Topics, Assignment #1
#11 - Sep 30	Reliable delivery	Topics
#12 - Oct 2	Exam #1
#13 - Oct 7	Signals
#14 - Oct 9	Wireless protocols	Topics
#15 - Oct 14	Layer 3, Bridges	Topics
#16 - Oct 16	Debugger tricks, ViM settings, Routers	Topics, Assignment #3
#17 - Oct 21	Routers, Distance Vector	Topics
#18 - Oct 23	Link-state-routing	Topics
#19 - Oct 28	IPv4 addressing	Topics
#20 - Oct 30	IPv4 address exhaustion	Topics, Assignment #4
#21 - Nov 4	IPv6	Topics
#22 - Nov 6	Exam #2
#23 - Nov 11	Layer 4, UDP & TCP	Topics
#24 - Nov 13	TCP improvements	Topics
#25 - Nov 18	Layer 5	Topics
#26 - Nov 20	Encryption	Topics, Assignment #5

I'm often asked about posting my lecture notes on the class web site.

1. Taking notes during class is, in my opinion, a vital part of the learning process. Hearing what is said, thinking about the material, and writing (in your own words) what we are discussing each session serves to reinforce the learning process. In fact, I think it is useful to take notes from your textbooks as well. The process really speeds up learning and increases retention.
   
2. My notes are an extreme shorthand designed to guide me during class. They do not contain everything I say in class or write on the board/computer. My notes are, at best, a skeleton listing of the topics we've covered. Your notes should be more detailed than mine, after all, I already know the material.
   
3. Finally, it would be much easier for me not to write anything on the board or computer. The reason I do these things is to allow you to reflect on what is being discussed, write appropriate notes, and ask questions. Writing key phrases and facts on the board/computer is designed to slow me down and allow you time to write your notes. Everything we discuss in class is possible exam material whether I write it down or not (i.e. you should be writing it down).

So, I don't believe posting my lecture notes is in your best interest. I feel it is important for you to take your own notes during class.

However, I will do the following:

• post a list of the topics we've covered each session,
• post selected links to reference materials I use,
• post the chapter and page numbers for each session.

These will be posted on the class web site for each session.

• Syllabus
• CS Collaboration policy
• CS 440 Code Style Guide
• UNIX/Linux shell cheatsheet
• Vim cheatsheet
• Git cheatsheet