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Course
Syllabus
COURSE:
CPSC 435 01 / GBIS 725 Computer Networks, Spring 2005
Meets:
Wednesdays from (7:00 pm-10:00 pm)
Dates:
01/19/2005 to 04/27/2005
Place:
MAIN LEWIS 004
Adjunct
Instructor:
Frank Brandon, MLIS, MS/CIS
Contact Information:
Course Description and
Overview:
Prerequisite or co-requisite
None Listed
You are also expected to know how to use a web browser such as
Internet Explorer, Firefox, Opera, or Netscape and a word processor
like Microsoft Word. You should also have some familiarity with DOS
and working with the DOS prompt.
OBJECTIVES:
The main goal
of this course is to provide you with a comprehensive understanding
of networking
technologies, concepts and
terminology. You will learn about the equipment and technologies
used in LANs and WANs. You will learn about the network topologies
in use today and design a network using these topologies. A variety
of network equipment will be discussed, including hubs, routers,
switches, and NICs. LAN architectures are covered including
Ethernet, token ring, and FDDI. Also, you will learn about wide area
networking technologies and remote access technologies such as X.25,
ISDN, frame relay, ATM, DSL, SMDS, and SONET networks. Wireless
networking and handheld computing is also discussed. All major LAN
and WAN protocols will be discussed including TCP/IP and the newer
IPv6, In addition you will learn about the OSI layered
communications model. Aside from learning the technologies involved
in networking, you will gain a basic understanding of the daily
tasks involved with managing and troubleshooting a network, which
includes networking from a Network Administrator's point of view as
well as a Webmaster's point of view. You will have a variety of
hands-on and case project assignments that reinforce the concepts
you read in each chapter.
REQUIRED
MATERIALS:
Text:
Greg Tomsho, Ed
Tittel, David Johnson, Guide to Networking Essentials,
Fourth Edition Course Technology Inc., 2004, ISBN
0-619-21532
Software:
Microsoft Office 2000, Microsoft Office XP, or Microsoft Office
2003
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
To successfully complete the course, each student will be required
to:
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Read all
print materials as assigned. |
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Respond to
posted or written assignments when and where applicable. |
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Take and
satisfactorily pass the mid-term and final exams.
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Complete all
written assignments by the dates and times indicated.
Note: Late assignments and/or projects will not be
accepted unless extenuating circumstances preclude you from
handing the assignments and/or projects in on time. For the sake of
clarity all
assignments are due at the beginning of each class session. |
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Complete and
present the Individual Project on the due date as listed
below. |
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Assignments
will include review questions and research. |
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There will
be 2 tests- The mid-term will have 65 questions and the
final will have 50
questions. |
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The
Individual Project is a network design and implementation
plan and includes a
PowerPoint Presentation. |
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Class
participation and attendance is required. |
COURSE CONTENT
1.
Introduction to
Networks and Networking Concepts
2. Network Design Essentials
3. Networking Media
4. Network Interface Cards
5. Making Networks Work
6. Network Communications and Protocols
7. Network Architectures
8. Simple Network Operations
9. Understanding Complex Networks
10. Network Administration and Support
11. Enterprise and
Distributed Networks
12. Wide Area and Large-Scale Networks
13. Solving Network Problems
Appendices For Your Reference Only:
A: Common Networking Standards and Older Technologies
B: Planning and Implementing Networks
C: Network Troubleshooting Guide
D: Networking Resources, Online and Offline
COURSE
ASSIGNMENTS:
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Week |
Lecture
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Reading
Assignment |
Class
Assignment |
Other
Activities |
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1 |
Chapter 1
01/19 |
Chapter 1 Due
01/26 |
End-of-chapter
review questions |
Projects 1.1,
1.3 |
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2 |
Chapter 2
01/26 |
Chapter 2 Due
02/02 |
End-of-chapter
review questions |
Projects 2.1,
2.2 |
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3 |
Chapter 3
02/02 |
Chapter 3 Due
02/09 |
End-of-chapter
review questions |
Projects 3.6,
3.7 |
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4 |
Chapter 4
02/09 |
Chapter 4 Due
02/16 |
End-of-chapter
review questions |
Projects 4.3,
.4.4 |
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5 |
Chapter 5
02/16 |
Chapter 5 Due
02/23 |
End-of-chapter
review questions |
Projects 5.1,
5.3 |
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6 |
Chapter 6
02/23 |
Chapter 6
Due 03/02 |
End-of-chapter
review questions |
Projects 6.4,
6.5 |
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7 |
No Lecture
03/02 |
**
Mid-Term **
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**
Mid-Term **
Covering Chapters
1-6 03/02/2005 |
** Mid-Term
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8 |
03/09 No
Lecture
No Class
Mid-Semester Vacation
Chapter 8 (Optional)
Due 04/20
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03/09 No
Lecture
No Class
Mid-Semester Vacation
Chapter 8 (Optional)
Due 04/20 |
03/09 No
Lecture
No Class
Mid-Semester Vacation
Chapter 8 (Optional)
Due 04/20 |
03/09 No
Lecture
No Class
Mid-Semester Vacation
Chapter 8 (Optional)
Due 04/20 |
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9 |
Chapter 7
03/16 |
Chapter 7
Due 03/23 |
End-of-chapter
review questions |
Project 7.4 |
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10 |
Chapter 9
03/23 |
Chapter 9
Due 03/30 |
End-of-chapter
review questions |
No Projects
Due |
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11 |
Chapter 11
03/30 |
Chapter 11
Due 04/06 |
End-of-chapter
review questions |
Project 11.5 |
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Chapter 12
04/06
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Chapter 12
Due 04/13
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End-of-chapter
review questions
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Projects 12.1,
12.2
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13 |
Chapter 13
04/13 |
Chapter 13
Due 04/20 |
End-of-chapter
review questions |
No Projects
Due |
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14 |
No Lecture
04/20 Individual
Projects &
Presentations
Due |
No Lecture
04/20 Individual
Projects &
Presentations
Due |
No Lecture
04/20 Individual
Projects &
Presentations
Due |
No Lecture
04/20 Individual
Projects &
Presentations
Due |
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15 |
No Lecture |
Final
04/27/05 |
Final
04/27/05 |
Final
04/27/05 |
GRADING SYSTEM:
Tests:
30 % of your final grade
Assignments:
40 % of your
final grade
Individual Project
and Presentation:
25% of your final
grade
Class Participation:
5% of your
final grade
Total: 100%
Grade Letter
equivalents for percentage of points achieved are below:
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A
90%-100%
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B
80%-89%
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C
70%-79%
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D
60%-69%
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F Below
60%
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WITHDRAWALS:
It is the student's responsibility to withdraw. If a student does
not formally withdraw in the registrars office, the grade assigned
will be an F. Please refer to the student handbook on this
matter.
Only in cases of extreme emergency or extenuating circumstances
will a grade of I incomplete be
considered.
EXAMINATIONS:
All exams, including Mid-Term and Final, are a combination of
Multiple Choice, True / False, Fill-in the Blanks and identifying
diagrams fairly similar to the End-of-chapter review questions.
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Mid-Term Examination
03/02/2005 |
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Final Examination 04/27/2005 |
INDIVIDUAL PROJECT
The Individual Project involves the submission of a design for a
Local Area Network. This includes specifications for Hardware,
Operating System and Application Software, Topology, Cabling and all
necessary devices, services and protocols. A floor plan, logical
network diagram, complete layout and design, estimated cost and a
Power Point presentation are among the deliverables. The specifics
will be distributed and discussed around the mid-term timeframe and
students will have the second half of the semester to work on the
assignment.
**NOTE ANY PART OF THIS SYLLABUS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY**
**TIME
AS THE SITUATION WARRANTS**
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