MBA 580-01 Introduction to Networking
Fall 2008
INSTRUCTOR :
OFFICE LOCATION : Stutzman and Slonaker Hall #211-A
OFFICE HOURS : Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10 am - 12 pm or by appointment
PHONE : (304) 876-5304
E-MAIL : oguzide@shepherd.edu
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course provides comprehensive coverage in networking and networking theory demonstrated by real-world examples with case studies and hands-on projects. To focus on fundamental principles and concepts of networking including the understanding, design, validation, and evaluation of current networked system and devices hardware, media, architectures, and protocols.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
In this course, Students will learn the comprehensive coverage for a fundamental course in computer networking. Students will guided from an entry-level knowledge in computer networks to advanced concepts in Ethernet networks, router configuration, TCP/IP networks, local, campus, and wide area network configuration, network security, optical networks, VOIP, and industrial networks. This class will examine theoretical concepts that make the world of computer networking unique and student will learn critical problem solving in having hands-on in-class and outside projects. Also, this course will adopt a practical hands-on approach when examining computer networking techniques and provide computer networking theory illustrated by real-world examples. Along with examining different computer networking strategies, this course will explore the advancement of computer network development, as well as, time serving problem solving strategies. Moreover students will discuss new development in networking. Student will work on research and presentation. They will research on new technology or how to enhanced old technology.
Outline:
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Computer Networking
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Physical Layer Cabling
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Computer Fundamentals
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Interconnecting the LANs
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TCP/IP
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Router Configuration
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Routing Protocols
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Wide Area Networking
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Network Security
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Wireless Networking
· Optical Networking
TEXTBOOKS: Required textbook(s):
Jeffery
Recommended
textbook(s):
James F. Kurose, Keith W. Ross, Computer Networking, A Top-Down Approach Featuring The Internet, 4th Edition, Addison Wesley, 2008
GRADING: Midterm Exams(up to three midterms) 30%
Final Exam, Research 30%
Labs, Projects, Presentation, Quizzes 30%
Assignments, Homework 10%
Please note: No assignment, project, homework, presentation, and research report accepted after your final exam. No exception.
Final exam will be in-class exam
-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 some reduction in grade per day for all assignments, projects, and homework 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.