English Interface
Introduction to Computer Networks
Please also note that all communications in this class
will be in English. There are a number of reasons for this:
- Ease of preparation: the instructor is simply more fluent in
English when it comes to technical matters.
- Awkward translation: there are too many technical terms in
computer science that are difficult to translate to make real sense.
The instructor would rather use the time for more stimulating
on/off discussions.
- First-hand information: you get an internationally-consistent view
of the technical phrases. Shall there be new networking
technologies published (often in English), you get to comprehend it
first hand.
The instructor understands that English lectures could be a problem
for some students.
After all, the purpose of taking a course is to understand the
technical material and the lecture speeches are about the most
critical material to follow.
A number of supplementary measures are taken in attempt to keeping
the degree of damage to the minimum.
- Lecture speeches are recorded as mp3 files and put available from
the course website. One can recap the lectures for as many times as
he/she wishes.
- Lectures tightly follow the flow of the textbook. The students
can preview/review the mateiral before/after the lectures at will.
- Regular office hours are held. The instructor is available
for all of your computer network questions.
- TA is available to address your questions in the
Chinese interface if you and the TA both agree.
- The undergrad students have the opportunity of withdrawing
the course late, even
after the midterm. One can try and drop if it doesn't work out.
- The course, Introduction to Computer Networks, is offerred every
semester and in Chinese during the Spring semesters.