Grades
Grades will be based on performance on a number of measurements. It is
important that you participate in all of these measurements. If you must
miss one of these measurements, please contact the instructor to arrange
a make up.
| Measurement | Quantity | When | Value |
|---|
| Homework | 10-15 | Most Weeks | 25% |
| Research Paper | 1 | End of Semester | 20% |
| Presentations | 2 | | 20% |
| Midterm | 1 | | 15% |
| Final Exam | 1 | May 7, 2:00 - 4:30 | 20% |
All work submitted should follow these guidelines
Grades will be assigned as follows:
| Class Average | Grade |
|---|
| 0% - 59% | F |
| 60% - 69% | D |
| 70% - 79% | C |
| 80% - 89% | B |
| 90% - 100% | A |
I reserve the right to lower the ranges in this table if I feel that it is
appropriate. I will not raise the standards of performance.
Graduate Students
Graduate students are required to do an additional research paper. This paper
must be related to their area of interest/thesis topic. The paper can be over
a less technical aspect of networking and data communications. This paper must
contain an annotated bibliography. Please submit a topic proposal by March 5.
This paper is due May 5 at the time of the final exam. The course described
above will count for 80% of your grade and this project will count
for 20% of your grade.