CIS 419-01 Data Communications and Computer Networks
Fall 2008
INSTRUCTOR :
OFFICE
LOCATION :
Stutzman and Slonaker Hall #211A
OFFICE HOURS : Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10:00 am- 12:00 pm or by appointment
PHONE :
(304) 876-5304
E-MAIL :
oguzide@shepherd.edu
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course introduces the role of data
communications and computer networks in a computer science
environment. Special topics include concepts in fundamental communications;
data communication hardware; serial, parallel, Ethernet, and
network configurations; protocols and software; microcomputer
communications; and computer networks. Prerequisites:
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Fundamental concepts of Data Communications and Local Area
Networks including a general overview of data communications and networking,
and a discussion of protocols, first OSI, and then the TCP/IP protocol suite.
Also the exchange data between two directly connected devices, the key aspects
of transmission, interfacing, link control, and multiplexing are examined.
Moreover the traditional technologies of packet switching and circuit switching
are examined, as well as the more recent ATM and wireless WANs. The shorter
transmission media, topologies, and medium access control protocols that are
the key ingredients of a LAN design are explored and specific standardized LAN
systems examined. Lastly, the exploring both the architectural principles and
the mechanisms required for the exchange of data among computers, workstations,
servers, and other data processing devices. A series of lab assignments and
experiments to illustrate data communications techniques and fundamentals of
design, configuration and implementation of LAN will be given. Hand on
programming or presentations about data communications and LANs.
PREREQUISITIES:
CIS 234 or permission of instructor.
TEXTBOOKS: Behrouz A. Forouzan, Data Communications and Networking, 4th Edition, McGraw Hill, 2007
Jorg Liebeherr and Magda El Zarki, Mastering Networks, An internet Lab Manual, 1st Edition, Addison Wesley, 2004
Brown, Kevin, and Christianson, Leann, OPNET lab Manual to Data and Computer Communications, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2005
GRADING: Midterm Exam(s)/quizze(s) 30%
Final Exam 20%
Labs, Presentations, Programming Assignments
Projects 30%
Assignments, homeworks 30%
-Before class meeting, every student should read chapter before coming class. Every student finish chapter exercise next meeting after the class finishes the chapter.
A= 100- 90 B=
89-80 C= 79-70 D= 69-60 F= below 60
LATE WORK: There will be a some reduction in grade
per day for all assignments turned in after the due date unless a
verifiable reason (see make-ups below) is provided for missing the due date or
a new time has been approved in advance!!!
MAKE-UPS: There will be no make-up of tests unless previously arranged with the instructor or an acceptable and verifiable reason for the absence. In general, acceptable reasons include:
1) an absence that is the result of an order from an attending physician or University health nurse, that directs the student not to attend class for health reason,
2) a death in the student’s immediate family,
3) participation in an official University activity,
4) or an absence that the
instructor considers an acceptable reason for missing class. See “Attendance
policy” in the University catalog.
ATTENDANCE: In accordance with the course catalog.
THE INSTRUCTOR
RESERVES THE RIGHT TO IMPROVE ANY PORTION OF THIS SYLLABUS AT ANY TIME.