MBA 580-01 Introduction to Networking
Spring 2009
INSTRUCTOR :
OFFICE LOCATION : Stutzman and Slonaker Hall #211-A
OFFICE HOURS : Monday and Wednesday 09:00 am- 12:00 pm or by appointment
PHONE : (304)
876-5304
E-MAIL : oguzide@shepherd.edu
MEETING TIME : TR 09:35 AM – 10:50 PM
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
·
Physical Layer Cabling
·
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 S. Beasley, Networking, 2nd Edition, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2009
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.
- 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.
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.