Transcript Joint MS Program In Computer Networks

Joint MS Program in
COMPUTER NETWORKS
Departments of
Computer Engineering (COE) &
Information & Computer Sciences (ICS)
Outline
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IT Trends in the World
Implications on Computer Networks
Who is a Network Specialist & Shortage
Academic Matters
Students’ Survey
Industry Survey
Experts’ Comments
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Trends of IT in the World
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Seamless computing & communication.
Automation: e-Business, e-Commerce, eEducation, e-Government.
In 2010, Internet users will reach one BILLION!
Global IT survey indicates that mid-size
companies increase their annual spending on IT
from 1.5% to 4.5%!
60% of the annual IT budget goes to SKILLS!
Without skills, it is impossible to use IT.
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Implications on Computer
Networking
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Continuous increase in
– Computer-Computer Communication
– Human-Computer Communication
– Human-Human Communication
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Massively Distributed.
 Heterogeneous Client-Server Operation.
 Multidisciplinary Challenges.
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Who is a Network Specialist?
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A network specialist would undertake the following
tasks:
– Network (Cost) Analysis, System Design,
Implementation, Integration, Monitoring and
Performance Evaluation
– HW architecture Design (Switches, Topology, etc.,)
and Evaluation
– Client Server Architecture, programming, monitoring,
maintenance and management
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Areas of Knowledge
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Computer Communication Networks
Network and Higher Layer Protocols
TCP/IP
Mathematical Aspects (Queueing Theory,
Probability)
Network Management
Network Security
Client-Server Paradigms
Distributed Computing
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Shortages of such specialists
Thousands, men per
year in Europe
Demand
Supply
Planning & Design
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Implementation
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558
Maintenance and
Management
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Academic
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Components of Program.
 List of Courses.
 Comparison with MS programs in North
American and Other Universities.
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Components of Program
Technology
(COE)
Network Design
And management
(CSE)
Software
and Protocol
(ICS)
Yellow + Red = Orange
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Table 1: Computer Networks
Requirement in MS Programs
MS Program
Computer Networks** (Specialized
Program)
Number of Course Credit
Hours
24
Number of Thesis Credit
Hours
6
Core Courses
CN Electives
Free Electives
3 Networks Core Course
- COE 540: Computer Networks
- CSE 550 : Computer Network Design
- ICS 571 : Client-Server Programming
3 Electives from the Graduate Computer
Networks Courses listed in Part 2
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Proposed list of courses
Core Courses
Design & Management Area (COE+ICS)
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COE 540: Computer Networks (3-0-3)
CSE 550:Computer Network Design (3-0-3)
ICS 571: Client Server Programming (3-0-3)
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CSE 551: Computer & Network Security (3-0-3)
CSE 552: Network Management (3-0-3)
CSE 553: Fault Tolerance & Reliability in
Computer Networks (3-0-3)
CSE 559: Special Topics in Computer Network
Design and Management (3-0-3)
Network Technology Area (COE)
Software and Protocols Area (ICS)
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COE 541: Local and Metropolitan Area
Networks (3-0-3)
COE 542: High-Speed Networks (3-0-3)
COE 543: Mobile & Wireless Networks (3-0-3)
CSE 554: Modeling and Analysis of Computer
Networks (3-0-3)
COE 549: Special Topics in Computer
Networking Technologies (3-0-3)
COE 540: Computer Networks (3-0-3)
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ICS 572: Distributed Computing (3-0-3)
ICS 573: High Performance Computing (3-0-3)
CSE 555: Protocol Engineering (3-0-3)
ICS 575: Application Development for Internet
Based Services (3-0-3)
ICS 579: Special Topics in Computer Network
Software and Protocols (3-0-3)
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Comparisons with MS Programs in
North American Universities
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Degree Requirement and Plan are the
same as reputable US universities (Tables
2 & 3)
Curriculum and Courses (Table 4)
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Table 2: Summary of MS Programs
University
Dept.
Thesis
System
Total CR
Texas A&M
COE
Yes
Semester
32
Penn. State
CSE
Yes
Semester
30
George Washington Univ. EECS
Optional Semester
30
U. California LA (UCLA) CS
Optional Semester
27
Univ. of South California
CS
Optional Semester
27
KFUPM (CN)
COE/ICS Yes
Semester
30
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Table 3: Summary of MS Programs
University
Dept.
Credit Hour Breakdown
Course work
Thesis
Texas A&M
COE
COE 12 EE 6 E 8
6
Penn. State
CSE
C 15 E 9
6
GWU
EECS
C 12 E 18-12
UCLA
CS
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USC
CS
C3
KFUPM (CN)
COE/ICS
C 9 E 15
Note: ‘C’ = Core & ‘E’ = Elective course.
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Table 4: Topics related to Computer Networks
Client –
Server
Progra
mming
Distribu
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Comput
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Computer
Comm.
Networks
Queuing
Theory &
Probabilisti
c method
Waterloo
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GWU
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USC
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Maryland
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Pittsburgh
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Colombia
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Penn. State
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Georgia Tech.
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NJIT
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NCSU
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Purdue
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Stanford
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Berkley
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KFUPM (CN)
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University
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Network
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Protocol
Design
TCP/IP &
upper
level
protocols
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Network
Manage
ment
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Network
Security
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Student’s Survey link to slide 10
Q1. Have you considered doing a Full/Part Time Graduate
Master Program?
1-Yes
4-No
2-Thought about it. 3-Have not considered it seriously
5-Already a Graduate Student
Q2. If you are given the option to do a Master Program (Full
time/Part Time), would you consider registering in a
Master Program in COMPUTER NETWORKS.
1-Definitely
4-No
2-Highly Likely
3-Highly Unlikely
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Table 5: Total No. of Students =176 (Junior
= 92, Senior = 63, Graduate = 19)
Yes
Thought
about it
Not
considered
seriously
No
Graduate
Student
Definitely
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21
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1
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Highly Likely
23
40
10
7
11
Highly Unlikely
3
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1
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No
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2
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56
69
26
11
19
Q1
Q2
Total
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Industry Survey
Main business of organization
Consultation
10%
10%
10%
Agents/Representatives
Other
30%
40%
Manufacturing
Government
/services
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Industry Survey
Network
installation
IT department activities
Network
planning
13%
3%
14%
Network
management
14%
13%
3%
14%
13%
13%
Network
configuration
Developing
software
solutions
Developing
hardware
solutions
Device
installations
Operating
systems
Other
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Experts’ Comments
Prof. Mostafa Ammar, Professor, Georgia Tech:
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“I found the notion of an MS program in Computer Networking to
be quite innovative. ….. The overall structure and balance of depth
and breadth is quite sound”
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“It is clear that a significant amount of thought, academic
experience and effort have gone into these proposals. I wish you the
best as you proceed with implementing these worthwhile programs”
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Experts’ Comments
Prof Z. G. Vranestic, professor, University of Toronto:
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“ I received your proposal for MS programs in Computer Engineering
and Computer Networks. Both of these areas have become the driving
forces in today’s technological development. It is very timely for your
Department to offer graduate programs in these areas”
– “The curriculum features a good combination of core and elective
courses”
– “The graduates of the proposed programs should be in high demand
by industry”
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Experts’ Comments
Professor Jon Butler, Professor, Naval Postgraduate School:
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“While it is natural to look outside KFUPM for examples of advanced
curriculum and to copy this, there is opportunity to provide leadership
in curriculum development. The US does not have a monopoly on this.
Indeed, Japan and European countries have both been innovative in
their curricula.”
– “The proposal for the two programs, computer engineering and
computer networks, is reasonable and reasonably aligned with
programs I know.”
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Experts’ Comments
Dr Wanlei Zhou, Deputy Head, School of Computing and
Mathematics, Deakin University, Australia:
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“The MS programs (Computer Engineering and Computer Networks) at
KFUPM are of high quality and are equivalent to many similar programs
offered by reputable universities in Australia.”
“In particular the proposal adequately addressed the following issues:
– It provides an up-to-date knowledge of recent developments in
computer technology.
– It enables students to acquire necessary knowledge and skills needed
in the information age.”
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Experts’ Comments
Prof Davis Andrew, Head of CS and COE, University of
Arkansas:
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“At first, I was wondering if the (MS in Networks) was too narrow a
specialization for a masters, but after looking at it I think it is a good
program,
– 1-core courses look good
– 2-electives look good
“In general, I like your proposed programs. They seem well thought
out and very relevant. Be prepared for many students”
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Experts’ Comments
Morteza Amir Rahimi, Professor and Vice President, North
Western University:
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“I congratulate the Computer Science and Computer Engineering
Departments at KFUPM for:
1) Recognition of the need
2) Willingness to lead higher education in the creation of such a
program
3) An excellent proposed program, and
4) Creative use of existing courses at KFUPM.”
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Thank you
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Main Stream COE MS Program is a broad program and should not
allow any specialism:
Restricts the number of courses studied from each of the three main
subject areas to a maximum of four including the corresponding core
course.
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A student enrolled in the COE MS Program can not meet the
requirements of the Computer Network MS Program without violating
the above rule.
The courses of the Computer Networks specialism include all the COE
and ICS courses.
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Industry Survey
Distribution of activities
Netw orking
9%
47%
31%
Maintenance
Telecommunications
13%
Other
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Industry Survey
Current areas of personnel specialization
22%
36%
Computer science
Computer engineering
Communication engineering
25%
17%
Network engineering
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