January 22, 2005
Graduate
LIS 752 Networks
Class Syllabus
I. Class Dates
2004/2005 Spring Semester – Three Weekends
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Date |
Time |
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Saturday, January 29, 2005 |
9am-12noon, |
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Sunday, January 30, 2005 |
9am-12noon, |
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Saturday, February 26, 2005 |
9am-12noon, |
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Sunday, February 27, 2005 |
9am-12noon, |
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Saturday, April 2, 2005 |
9am-12noon, |
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Sunday, April, 3, 2005 |
9am-12noon, |
II. Class Location
Room 008
III. Course Description
An introduction to
the issues of computer connectivity beyond remote telecommunications. Presents
an introduction to network topologies and protocols, the Open Systems
Interconnection (OSI) model and the associated protocols, the Novell operating
system and administrative matters relating to networks.
Teaching methods
will involve an active combination of computer slide shows, class discussion,
learning exercises, and lab exercises.
Lecture slides,
class assignments, due dates, and other pertinent materials will be posted on
Blackboard.
IV. Instructor
Josephine Crawford
Manager of Curriculum Development
Endeavor
Information Systems, Inc.
Des Plaines,
Illinois
Work Phone: (847) 227-4833
Preferred email address: jcrawfor@dom.edu
The best way to communicate with your instructor is via electronic mail at the address above. I check my Dominican email several times a week when teaching and typically respond to student email in the evening, after my work day is done.
If you have an urgent need to speak with me, you should leave me a voicemail message at both my home number and my work number. Unless I am traveling, I would pick up your message the same day and be able to respond the same day or by the next day.
V. Required Texts
Frank J.
Derfler, Jr. & Les Freed. How
Networks Work. Sixth Edition. Indianapolis, Indiana, Que Corporation,
c2003. ISBN 0-7897-2753-6
[available from the Stepan bookstore]
Brisbin, Shelley
& Glen Carty. Build your own
Wi-Fi network.
[available from
Amazon.com]
VI. Learning Objectives
1) To understand networking fundamentals and
to become comfortable with networking vocabulary.
2) To
understand the benefits of local area networks in libraries and to become
familiar with issues such as network design, installation, support, security,
and administration.
3) To
understand the basics of the OSI model and networking topologies and protocols
and to be able to apply this knowledge in a local area network.
4) To
understand the basic networking components of the Internet.
5) To
understand the basic functions of network operating systems and to be able to
apply this knowledge in a library environment.
VII. Assignments and Papers
1) There will be five assignments. Each assignment will be worth 10 points, for a total of 50 points. Due dates will be worked out with the class during the first weekend when the various assignments will be described. The dates will then be posted on Blackboard.
Assignment #1: Learning about System Administrators
Assignment #2: Purchasing Parts for a Small LAN
Assignment #3: Network Vocabulary
Assignment #4: Network Operating Systems
Assignment #5: Organizational Scan
2) A major paper and oral presentation on a technical topic of the student's choice.
Oral presentation, 10 points, due April 3, 2005.
Major paper, 40 points, due by email on April 15, 2005.
VIII. Student Assessment
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Five Assignments |
50 points possible |
50% of grade |
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Class Presentation |
10 points possible |
10% of grade |
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Major Paper |
40 points possible |
40% of grade |
All assignments will be due via email
attachment by 12 midnight on the date assigned.
Please save your assignment
putting your last name as the first part of the file name.
There will be no midterm or final
examination.
Assignments will be accepted late but will
receive a 5% reduction in grade for each day late. No late assignment will be accepted after 7
days unless prior arrangements are made with the instructor. No late assignment will be accepted after
April 15, 2005. If you have any
difficulties meeting the class deadlines, plus consult with me early about
taking a withdrawal or incomplete.
Grading
Scale
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A |
A- |
B+ |
B |
B- |
C+ |
C |
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95-100 |
90-94 |
85-89 |
80-84 |
75-79 |
70-74 |
69 |
Students are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the highest standards of academic honesty and integrity. Appropriate credit must be given to original creators of all works used on assignments, major paper, and presentation handouts or lecture slides. Please see the Dominican University Student Handbook for the full statement of academic integrity.
IX. Disabilities
If you have a documented disability and wish to discuss academic accommodations, please contact your instructor at the start of the semester.
X.
Class Schedule and Assigned
Separate document will be distributed via Blackboard.