Simon Fraser University
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Course Outlines

Spring 2026 - CMPT 471 D100

Networking II (3)

Class Number: 5485

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Mon, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

    Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Thu, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    (CMPT 201 or CMPT 300) and CMPT 371, with a minimum grade of C-.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

This course covers the fundamentals of higher level network functionality such as remote procedure/object calls, name/address resolution, network file systems, network security and high speed connectivity/bridging/switching.

COURSE DETAILS:

This is an advanced undergraduate course in networking. Detailed discussion of various network protocols and architectures will be covered, especially the Internet protocol stack and the design of the Internet. The course involves multiple programming projects and measurement labs. It also includes reading articles about recent topics and trends in networking.

Topics

  • Internet Architecture and Internet Protocol Stack
  • Describing Networks and Services
  • Composing Networks and Services
  • Patterns for Enhanced Network Services
  • Ideas for a Better Internet

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

Gain knowledge, analytical and design skills, and hands-on experience on data communication networks.

Grading

  • Midterm Exam 20%
  • Final Exam 30%
  • Homeworks 20%
  • Quizzes 10%
  • Interactive Sessions 5%
  • Project 15%

NOTES:

Students must attain an overall passing grade on the weighted average of exams in the course in order to obtain a clear pass (C- or better).

Further details will be discussed on the first day of classes.

REQUIREMENTS:

Students must have access to a computer with a stable internet connection.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

The Real Internet Architecture
Pamela Zave and Jennifer Rexford
https://cna.scholar.princeton.edu/
ISBN: 9780691255804

RECOMMENDED READING:

Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach (9th Edition)
James F. Kurose, Keith W. Ross
Pearson, 2025
https://gaia.cs.umass.edu/kurose_ross/index.php
ISBN: 9780135415603

Computer Networks: A Systems Approach
Larry Peterson, Bruce Davie, Morgan Kaufmann
https://book.systemsapproach.org
ISBN: 9780123850591

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

The following are default policies in the School of Computing Science. Please check your course syllabus whether the instructor has chosen a different policy for your class, otherwise the following policies apply.
 
  • Students must attain an overall passing grade on the weighted average of exams in the course in order to get a C- or higher.
  • All student requests for accommodations for their religious practices must be made in writing by the end of the first week of classes, or no later than one week after a student adds a course. After considering a request, an instructor may provide a concession or may decline to do so. Students requiring accommodations as a result of a disability can contact the Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca).

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

At SFU, you are expected to act honestly and responsibly in all your academic work. Cheating, plagiarism, or any other form of academic dishonesty harms your own learning, undermines the efforts of your classmates who pursue their studies honestly, and goes against the core values of the university.

To learn more about the academic disciplinary process and relevant academic supports, visit: 


RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.