Computer Science 690B - DetectingInterference/Networks

This course will cover topics related to the broad issue of detecting and measuring network interference. This will include topics such as traffic differentiation, network neutrality, surveillance, and blocking/censorship of content. The course will focus on network measurement tools and techniques in the context of detecting and observing manipulations and interference with network traffic. When relevant, historical and ethical/legal context will be discussed in relation to these topics.

Open to Computer Science graduate students only. MEETS WITH COMPSCI 590B. SEATS HELD FOR INCOMING STUDENT REGISTRATION. STUDENTS TAKING THIS COURSE SHOULD HAVE UNDERGRADUATE PREPARATION IN COMPUTER NETWORKS (COMPSCI 453). STUDENTS NEEDING SPECIAL PERMISSION MUST REQUEST OVERRIDES VIA THE ON-LINE FORM: https://www.cics.umass.edu/overrides.