Term:  Spring, 2003-2004 (032)                                                                             Course Number: CIS 460X

Instructor:   Charlie Myers                                                                                    Office:  Room 406

Office Phone: 219 473-4367                                                                                 E-mail: cmyers@computer.org

Office Hours:  Monday –Friday 1:00-4:00 PM                                                      Course Time: Fridays, 6:30PM to 9:30 PM, Room 417

 

Instructor Background:      Diploma in Electronics Technology – Cleveland Institute; AS & BS Degrees in CIS - Calumet College;

Master of Arts in Liberal Studies – Valparaiso University;

Master of Information Technology (candidate)– American Intercontinental University

Professional member of IEEE- Computer Society, currently on the IEEE Data Engineering Committee

and a member of the IEEE Education Technology Task Force;

MCSE, MCSA, A+, Network+, and Security+  certifications; Federal Communications Commission General Radio Engineering License.  14+ years of full-time employment in adult education and the teaching of Information Technology.  20+ years work experience in IT, engineering, and electronics.

 

Course Description: This course presents the underlying principles and theory of data communications and computer networks. Various network topologies are discussed including their operation and the computer hardware and software required to implement them. Particular emphasis is given to the Ethernet architecture. The OSI Model and the TCP/IP suite of protocols are used to develop an understanding of layered protocols. Both peer-to peer networking and internetworking concepts will be presented.

 

Prerequisites:  CIS 255, 115, 312 (or 320)

 

Learning Outcomes/ Competencies:

Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  1. Describe the functions and services of a network, its advantages and disadvantages, and how it differs from standalone systems.
  2. Describe the different types of networks such as LAN, MAN, WAN, enterprise, peer-to-peer, client/server and intranet.
  3. Describe the various topologies, hardware and cable installations for local and wide area networks.
  4. Define a protocol and describe the various network ones.
  5. Describe the function of network client software.
  6. Demonstrate the process of adding and maintaining user accounts on Windows 2K.
  7. Discuss the need for network security, including virus protection, and explain the methods for implementing such security under Windows 2K.
  8. Discuss file sharing and printer sharing options under Windows 2K.
  9. Demonstrate the process of connecting client PCs and shared printers to the network and the server.
  10. Discuss the Internet services available under Windows 2K.
  11. Discuss the options for troubleshooting networks and servers, and how to obtain and apply corrective patches to client and server software.
  12. List the functions of a network administrator.
  13. Prepare a plan for implementing a Local Area Network, including wiring, server, client PCs, and shared printer, in a small business environment containing established stand-alone personal computers.
  14. Explain the need for a comprehensive backup and disaster recovery plan, and prepare such a plan for a sample small business

Textbooks: Business Data Networks and Telecommunications, 4th; Panko, Raymond; Prentice Hall, NJ; 2002.

 

Learning Strategies: Lecture, Demonstration, and a series of Class Projects

 

Assessment:

 

Homework (3 at 5 pts each)                                                                                     15% of grade

Class Networking projects (8 at 5 pts each)8/10                                                      40% of grade

Network Consulting (individual) Project                                                                    20% of grade

Final Exam                                                                                                              25% of grade

 

Grading Scale:

 

A 100-92, A- 91-90, B+ 89-88, B 87-82, B- 81-80, C+ 79-78, C 77-72, C- 71-70, D+ 69-68, D 67-62, D- 61-60, F 59 and below

 

 

 

Class Policy for Assignments:  Missed projects will result in a grade of 0.—projects may NOT be made up. Homework turned-in late will be docked 1 point per week.

 

Class Policy on Attendance:  Since much of the course is project-based, good attendance is necessary.  Only a limited amount

of missed work can be made up. 

 

Course Outline:

 

DATE       READING               TOPIC                                                                     PROJECT

 

1/16/04    Ch 1                        Network Concepts & Standards                               1. Examine hardware, design network

                                                Homework: Pg 33, CH1a, Panko.info

 

1/23/04    Ch 2& 3                   Physical Layer Propagation                                     2. Begin Client Server network

 

1/30/04    Ch 4                        A Small Ethernet Network                                        3. Configure and test the network

 

2/6/04      Ch 5                        Other LAN Technologies                                         4. Build and integrate a wireless solution

 

2/13/04    Ch 6 & 7                  Telephony and WANs                                             5. Setup remote access: Dial-in, VPN, Proxies

                                                Homework:  Pg 239, Ch7a, !st Bank WAN

 

2/20/04    Ch 8                        TCP/IP                                                                    6. Setup DHCP, DNS, Routing, Sub and Supernetting

 

2/27/04    Ch 9                        Security P1- Network Security                 7. Build our own firewall and bastion host

                                                Homework: Pg 313, Ch9a, Hacking Servers

 

3/05/04    Mod F                      Security P2-Secure Remote Access                        8. Implement RADIUS, PGP, IPSEC, Kerberos

 

3/12/04    Ch 10                      Network Management                                              9. Patch, virus, desktop, content, threat management

                                                                                                                                    Accounts, Groups, Templates, Software mgt

 

3/19/04    Hand out and discuss Network Consulting Project

 

3/26/04    Ch 11                      Networked applications                                            10. Thin client, roll-outs, Intellimirror

                                               

4/02/04                                    Review for final exam – Review sheet -- CDs        

 

4/09/04                                    HOLIDAY --- NO CLASS

 

4/16/04    FINAL EXAM, Turn in Consulting project

 

4/23/04                                    No Class --- Grades Available .

 

Center for Academic Excellence:

Tutoring assistance is free to all students of Calumet College of St. Joseph. Call the Center for Academic Excellence (CAE), to make an appointment at 473-4287. The Center has experienced and well-trained tutors in most subject areas to help students who are struggling in a course or who are doing well and would like to do better. Regular weekly tutoring sessions are likely to improve your grade.

 

Statement of Plagiarism:

If an instructor or other Calumet College of St. Joseph personnel find that a student has plagiarized or been involved in another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor or other personnel may elect to bring the matter up for judicial review. The maximum penalty for any form of academic dishonesty is dismissal from the College. The procedures for judicial review are listed under the section of CCSJ handbook that addresses student grievances.

 

Please note: Calumet College of St. Joseph subscribes to Turnitin.com and all papers can and may be submitted for checks on plagiarism from the Internet/Electronic sources/Databases.

 

Citation Guidelines:

Calumet College of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as prescribed by the particular discipline (i.e., MLA, APA, and Chicago Manual of Style or Turabian.).  All of these guidelines are available in the Calumet College of St. Joseph library or bookstore.  These texts outline how to cite references from a variety of sources, including electronic media.

 

Withdrawal from Classes Policy:

After the last day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students may withdraw from a course in which they are registered with permission from the faculty member conducting the course. A written request detailing the reason(s) for the withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. The Registrar must receive written request for withdrawal by the last day of classes prior to the final examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be mailed to the Registrar or faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are to make note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from courses. The request is forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination to accept or deny the request. If the request is honored, the student will receive notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indicate why the withdrawal is disallowed.

 

An official withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript. Dropping a course without written permission automatically incurs an "F" grade for the course (see Refund Schedule).

 

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