SYLLABUS FOR
DATA COMMMUNICATIONS AND
NETWORKING THEORY
Term: Spring,
2004-2005 (042) (January 10 - April 23, 2005)
Course Number: CIS 460X
Instructor:
Mr. Darren Henderson
Office
Phone: (219) 473-4346
E-mail: dhenderson@ccsj.edu
Office
Hours: Monday
12:00
p.m.- 2:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday 3:30 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.
Thursday 12:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m.
3:30 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.
Instructor
Background:
Darren Henderson earned a
B. S. in Engineering from Purdue University Calumet and a M. S. in Electrical
Engineering from Purdue University with a specialty in Communications and
Signal Processing. His undergraduate
curriculum was characterized by a strong emphasis in mathematics and physics
including courses in Advanced Calculus, Partial Differential Equations, Complex
Analysis, Advanced Analysis, Electromagnetic Field Theory, Optics, and Quantum
Mechanics. As his undergraduate senior
design team project, Darren worked on a prototype for a home security and
convenience system that provided a speech synthesis capability. His task was to write the assembly language
software for the Motorola HC11 microcontroller and to work with the Texas
Instruments speech synthesis chip.
Darren’s graduate coursework included courses in Digital Communications,
Digital Signal Processing, Image Processing, Computer Networks, and Estimation
Theory.
Darren joined the
Computer Information Systems Program at Calumet College of St. Joseph in
1995. He regularly teaches the courses
C Programming I and II, Hardware and Software Concepts, and Data Communications
and Networking Theory. In addition to
his teaching activities, Darren has worked for CCSJ's Computer Services
Department. He used his engineering
background and skills to help lay the groundwork for the school's existing
computer network and services. He was
responsible for initially creating the faculty and staff e-mail accounts and
for making the school's computers (faculty, staff, and 4th floor
computer labs) Internet accessible. His
duties involved Unix/Linux and Windows NT System Administration and TCP/IP
Network Administration in support of DNS, DHCP, WWW, and e-mail services. He was also responsible for implementing an
early firewall to protect the school's Univers database system from
unauthorized access. He currently is
working on ways of integrating the Blackboard 5 e-learning environment into his
courses at CCSJ.
Before
his tenure at CCSJ, Darren was an adjunct instructor in the Electronics
Technology Department at Ivy Tech State College in Valparaiso. He taught a multitude of courses including:
Circuits I and II, Solid State I and II, Digital Principals, Digital
Applications, and Electricity for HVAC.
His current research interests
are in C++ programming, software engineering for Internet applications, and
network security.
Course
Time: Mondays
7:00 p.m. - 10:00
p.m. Room 273
Course
Description (revised): 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, 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.
CIS 115, CIS 125, and CIS 312 or 320
Learning
Outcomes/ Competencies:
Students in this
course will:
·
be provided with an overview of the major local
area network (LAN) topologies and protocols.
·
study the layered protocol concept using the OSI
model and the TCP/IP suite of protocols.
·
configure DNS, DHCP, Web, and Email services
·
gain familiarity with various types of communications
channels and the types of transmission impairments that are characteristic of
each type.
·
understand the differences between analog and
digital signals and systems.
Textbook:
Business
Data Communications, 5th., Stallings, William,
Prentice Hall Inc., Upper Saddle River, NJ, 2005. (ISBN 0-13-144257-0)
Learning
Strategies:
Due to the technical
nature of the subject matter, the course material is presented through
lecturing supplemented with occasional hands-on class
exercises/demonstrations. Students are
encouraged to participate by asking questions.
Students demonstrate the course competencies in part by completing
periodic homework assignments and projects.
Assessment:
The student’s grade is computed using the weights
shown below:
Class Exercises/Class
Participation 25%
Homework 25%
Midterm 25%
Final 25%
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100%
Class
Policy For Assignments/Exams:
Homework problems will be assigned throughout the
duration of the term. Homework will be collected generally two weeks from the date assigned. Late homework is subject to an automatic deduction to be determined
by the instructor. All LATE
Homework received after 10 p.m. on April 11, 2005 (i.e. Week #
14) will NOT be considered for credit and will result in an assigned score of zero.
The official class policy is that there is NO MAKE-UP EXAMS, however in
recognition of the occasional personal and/or family emergency that may
occur during the semester, a make-up exam may
be granted provided all
the following conditions are met:
1)
The
instructor is notified of the make-up exam request by the student on or before the
scheduled exam date.
2)
A
suitable alternate time convenient to the instructor can be arranged.
3)
The
missed scheduled exam must be made-up within
one-week of the scheduled exam date.
The granting of make-up exams is NOT an entitlement
but is a courtesy granted to the student by the instructor. If this courtesy is abused by a particular
student or the class as a whole, then the privilege may be revoked.
A missed midterm exam or final exam will be
assigned a score of zero.
Exams are typically closed book and closed
notes.
The FINAL EXAM is comprehensive!
The function of the homework problems and class
activities is that they serve as exam preparation. The function of the exams is to confirm that the student has
achieved the required level of proficiency.
Grading
Scale:
A: 93-100 A-: 90-92 B+: 87-89 B: 83-86 B-:
80-82 C+: 77-79
C: 73-76
C-: 70-72 D+: 67-69
D: 63-66 D-: 60-62
F: 59 & below
Class
Policy on Attendance/Class Exercises:
Attendance will be taken for administrative
purposes. Although class attendance
does NOT account for a percentage of
the assigned semester grade, it is vital that students attend the class
lectures on a regular basis in order to be informed of any important class
announcements, any deviations from the course outline below, and of any
supplemental material presented.
However, class/lab attendance and participation is
used as a factor in deciding borderline cases. (if applicable)
Periodically throughout the term, class
exercises/demonstrations will be given/presented during the class
session to reinforce the course concepts and material. Students are expected to be actively engaged
during this time. Therefore, frequent
class absences will result in the student failing to receive credit for the
class exercise/class participation component of the course.
Class
Policy on Electronic Devices:
As a matter of courtesy to the instructor and to
fellow students, cell phones, beepers, pagers, etc. are generally NOT to be
answered in class and should be switched off BEFORE class begins. If it is absolutely necessary to receive a
call during the class period, then the device should be placed in a “vibrate”
mode and the student should answer the call outside the classroom so as to
minimize disruptions to the learning environment.
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Class Dates: |
Topics/Assignments: |
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WEEK
1 |
1/10/2005 |
Course Policies/Syllabus Data Communications and
Networking Overview |
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WEEK
2 |
1/17 |
Class Exercise - A Simple Ethernet TCP/IP Network Network Hardware and Software Network Topologies Network Addressing Peer to Peer Networking vs Client Server Networking Ethernet NIC installation Static TCP/IP Network Configuration |
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WEEK
3 |
1/24 |
RFC 1180 (A
TCP/IP Tutorial) Handout Layered Protocols (TCP/IP over Ethernet) Ethernet II Header Number Systems (decimal, binary, and hex) Ethernet Operation and Addressing IP Addressing ARP protocol |
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WEEK
4 |
1/31 |
DNS and DHCP Concepts Class Exercise - DNS Server Configuration Class Exercise – DHCP Server and Client
Configuration |
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WEEK
5 |
2/07 |
Web Server and Client Concepts Class Exercise – Web Server Configuration |
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WEEK
6 |
2/14 |
Network Management Concepts Email Server and Client Concepts Class Exercise – Email Server and Client
Configuration Class Exercise – Adding User Accounts |
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WEEK
7 |
2/21 |
Wireless LAN Concepts Class Exercise – Wireless LAN Configuration Midterm Review |
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WEEK
8 |
2/28 |
Midterm
Exam |
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WEEK
9 |
3/07 |
RFC 1180 (A
TCP/IP Tutorial) Handout (cont.) “Hands-On TCP/IP” Handouts Ethernet Demultiplexing Ethernet Header IP Header ARP Header TCP and UDP Headers |
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WEEK
10 |
3/14 |
RFC 1180 (A
TCP/IP Tutorial) Handout (cont.) “TCP/IP Network Administration” Handout IP Routing Concepts Transport Layer Concepts – TCP and UDP |
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WEEK
11 |
3/21 |
Class Exercise - “Packet Sniffer” Software Class Exercise – IP Router Configuration |
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WEEK
12 |
3/28 |
Analog and Digital Signals Transmission Channels and Impairments Error Detection Concepts Flow Control and Error Control Concepts ARQ Mechanisms |
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WEEK
13 |
4/04 |
Network Security/Encryption (VPN, SSL, SSH, PGP) |
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WEEK
14 |
4/11 |
Final Exam Review |
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WEEK
15 |
4/18 |
Final
Exam |
Class
Participation:
See "Class Policy on Attendance" above
Center
for Academic Excellence:
Tutoring
assistance is free to all students of Calumet College of St. Joseph. The Center for Academic Excellence (CAE) 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.
In addition to the face-to-face tutoring offered by the Center, online
tutoring is available for students whose schedules do not permit them to meet
with a tutor in person. Call the Center
for Academic Excellence at (219) 473-4287, to schedule a tutoring appointment
or for additional information about how to access online tutoring assistance.
Academic
Alerts:
In order to
assist students to successfully persist towards course completion, Calumet
College of St. Joseph asks instructors to give a written evaluation in the form
of an Academic Alert at the end of the 5th and 10th weeks
of the semester (Fall and Spring) for any students performing below “C” average
work. The current practice is to have
the instructor hand-deliver the alert to the student if possible otherwise the
alert is forwarded to the CCSJ Academic Advising office where it is then
delivered to the student via the U.S Postal Service. The intent of the academic alert system is to notify the student
of substandard performance so that they may take steps to rectify the situation
(e.g. tutoring through the Center for Academic Excellence) However, students should realize that NOT
receiving an Academic Alert on week #5 or week #10 is NOT a guarantee of NOT
receiving a grade below a “C” for the semester since a student’s assigned
semester grade depends on the student’s performance during all 15 weeks of the
semester.
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.
School Closing Information:
Internet:
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http://www.EmergencyClosings.com
Facility:
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Phone:
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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).