Princeton University Computer Science Dept.

Computer Science 561 Advanced Computer Networks

Fall 2006

Course Summary

Administrative Information

Lectures: TTh 1:30-2:50, Room: CS 302

Graduate Coordinator: Melissa Lawson

Grading

Preparation:

All students should read the papers in advance of the class and send (via e-mail) a typed discussion of the specified paper(s). This is not a book report -- for each paper, the discussion should include a summary, a discussion of the papers strengths, a discussion of the papers weaknesses, and finally some plausible next steps in the research agenda.

Project:

Roughly beginning the sixth week of the course, students are expected to decide on proposals for projects. The projects may be proposed independently, or may be drawn from a list of suggested topics. Projects may be done in pairs, with the approval of the instructors. Note that final project presentations will take place during reading period. The final material of the course is a short (8-10 page) paper covering the project.

Participation:

All students will be expected to participate in the in-class discussions accompanying each paper. Students are expected to attend all classes.

Grading:

The grade weighting for the semester will be:

Participation:	15%
Preparation:	35%
Project:	50%

These weights are subject to minor adjustments.

Papers

Possible Project Ideas