CIS 419-01 Data Communications and Computer Networks
Fall 2009
INSTRUCTOR :
OFFICE
LOCATION :
Stutzman and Slonaker Hall #211A
OFFICE HOURS : Monday and Wednesday 11:00 am- 12:00 pm and 01:00 pm – 03:00 pm or by appointment
PHONE :
(304) 876-5304
E-MAIL : oguzide@shepherd.edu
WEBSITE : http://webpages.shepherd.edu/oguzide
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, research paper 30%
Assignments, homeworks 30%
Please note: No assignment, project, homework, presentation, and research report accepted after your final exam. No exception.
Final exam will be in-class exam
NO FOOD AND DRINK ARE ALLOWED IN LABS.
-Before class meeting, every student should read chapter before coming class. Every student finish chapter exercise next meeting after the class finishes the chapter.
- No makeup for
midterm exam(s) and final unless a verifiable reasons (see make-ups below)
- No make up for
quizzes. Late submission of
exams and of quizzes is NOT allowed
-You are expected to work the exercises
from the book as soon as a section is covered. Homework will be collected on
every Monday.
-Success in this course
relies heavily on your ability to work on exercises, projects and/or programs.
The more you practice, the easier it becomes. Work as many new exercises and
programs as possible.
-You are encouraged to
use office hours and email to ask questions and obtain clarifications. Clear up any questions or doubts as and when they occur.
-Quizzes are based on
the lecture and the homework, there will be at least one per week, some of
which may be assigned as take-home if the exercise(s) and programs are too time
consuming.
-Cell-phones and other
electronic devices are to be turned off during class.
-Respect class time.
Class will start sharply at the designated time.
-Let me know ahead of
time if you plan to miss a class. It is your responsibility to find out what
went on during class and to be prepared for the next class.
-Exams grades are based
on the technique used to solve the exercises and programs, i.e., you are
required to show all intermediate steps/work in order to get full credit.
Merely reporting the answer might result in zero credit and sometimes not
getting to the final answer might result in full credit.
-If you require special
accommodations for taking notes, completing assignments, or taking exams, meet
with me as soon as possible (within the first week of class).
-The Final exam and/or
project is mandatory for all students (missing the final will result in an automatic
failing grade).
-All written quizzes
and exams are to be worked on an individual basis (unless otherwise specified).
Violations will result in disciplinary action.
-Use of Cellular
phones and Text messaging are not permitted during class unless permission
- Use of Internet is
not permitted unless teacher’s permission.
Students with Disabilities
If you have a documented disability and
require accommodations to obtain equal access in this course, please contact
the instructor during the first week of
class. Students requesting any disability related accommodation should
contact the Disability Coordinator. More information can be found on the Web
page http://www.shepherd.edu/mcssweb/disabilities.
Students in
Athletics
It is your responsibility to provide me with
a letter signed by your coach listing all of the days in which you will be
absent. Accommodations will be made only if I receive the letter from your
coach no later than the end of the first
week of class.
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.