Advanced Topics in Computer Networking (Winter 2009/2010): Difference between revisions

The purpose of this seminar is to discuss some advanced concepts in computer networking. The material in the seminar, drawn mainly from the research literature, will be presented in a bottom-up fashion. Challenges and an introduction to basic and fundamental issues (such as Internet principles) are presented first, to form the foundation for further discussion. This is followed by discussions of more advanced topics in Internet Geometry, Peer-to-Peer networking, online social networking and Delay Tolerant Networking. The objective of the seminar is to help students build on their networking knowledge and keep them up to date with the new technologies in the ever changing and dynamic world of computer networking.