CSN
1225 Core Networking
Spring
2011
COURSE
SYLLABUS
1. Instructor Information:
Name Mr.
Charles Kwiatkowski
E-mail
address charles_kwiatkowski@ivcc.edu
Office
hours M 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm in A330
T 3:00
pm – 4:00 pm in D109A
W 2:00
pm – 4:00 pm in A330
R 3:30pm
– 5:30 pm in A330
F By
Appointment only
Contact
information Charles Kwiatkowski
A
Building, Room 330
IVCC
815
North Orlando Smith Road
Oglesby,
IL 61348
+1
(815) 408 0876
2. Course description
Students
will learn how to select and set up a network
architecture. Connections, network equipment, cabling, needs analysis and
hardware specifications are covered. Lecture, two hours per
week; lab, two hours per week.
Prerequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3
3. Course Meeting Times
Section
01
01/13/2011-05/20/2011
Lecture Tuesday 01:00PM - 02:40PM, D Building, Room 109A
01/13/2011-05/20/2011
Laboratory Thursday 01:00PM - 02:40PM, D Building, Room 109A
Section
300
01/13/2011-05/20/2011
Lecture Tuesday 06:00PM - 07:40PM, D Building, Room 109A
01/13/2011-05/20/2011
Laboratory Tuesday 07:50PM - 09:50PM, D Building, Room 109A
4. Expected learning outcomes
·
The
students should have an understanding of the terminology commonly used in
networking.
·
The
students will be able to apply topologies and protocols to design and layout
efficient
networks
·
The
students will be able to design a network working within existing constraints.
·
The
students will be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of network security.
·
The
students will be able to explain how network communication takes place.
·
The
students will be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the job of the
network
administrator.
·
The
students will be able to solve simple network problems.
·
The
students will be prepared to stay viable for a constantly changing field.
5. Disability statement :
You
may be eligible for academic accommodations if you have a documented physical,
psychiatric (anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, AD/HD, post-traumatic
stress, or others) or cognitive disability such as a learning disability. If you have a disability and need more
information regarding possible accommodations, please contact
Tina
Hardy at (tina_hardy@ivcc.edu, 224-0284) or
Judy
Mika Judy_Mika@ivcc.edu or 224-0350) or
stop by office B-204.
6. Attendance Policy
In
order to simulate the work environment, I expect all students to attend class
and to be on time. There is no such
thing as an “excused absence” in this class – you’re either here or you’re not. Regular class attendance is important and
expected for successful completion of this course. You may expect that attendance will be taken
during each class, normally at the beginning.
When your name is called, you are REQURIED to raise your hand for at
least 5 seconds and simultaneously say “HERE” loudly. This is because some of the rooms have poor
acoustics and I need to know where you are seated. Students that miss an exam
will be allowed to make up the exam ONLY when prior arrangements are made with
the instructor. A 5% penalty will be
assessed for the missed exam.
7. Assessment of student learning.
Student learning will be assessed by
the midterm exam, the final exam, and homework.
8. Grading: The grading of the course will fall into 3
categories:
Homework
This
is where you will develop and apply your knowledge relevant to the topic. There
shall be about 1 homework per chapter. Homework will
consist of hands-on work, simulator work, and (maybe) short answer questions.
Midterm
exam
Based on the Homework. It shall be worth 250 points.
Final
Exam
Based on the Homework. It shall be worth 250 points.
Final
grade by percentage of possible points
90-100%
A
80-89%
B
70-79%
C
60-69%
D
<
60% F
Note:
Grades are not rounded up or down. Example: if you end up with an overall
course grade of 89.99%, you have earned a B.
9. Withdrawal policy
Students
need to notify the instructor in order to withdraw from the course.
The last date for
withdrawal with refund for the Spring 2011 semester is
Thursday, January 27.
The last date for
withdrawal (without refund) for the Spring 2011
semester is Wednesday, April 13.
Failure
of the student to notify the instructor will lead to the assignment of a letter
grade at the conclusion of the course based on the work completed and not
completed, which is usually an F due to missed homework and exam(s). Withdrawal from a course will affect
financial aid. Students who receive
financial aid should see an advisor in the Financial Aid office before
withdrawing from a course.
Personal
advice: Education is not a race. There is no shame in strategic retreat. Drop
the class in which you are performing the worst in, not the one you like the
least. Always aim to keep your grade point average high as it will take you
farther than how long it took you to complete your degree/certificate/program.
10. Cell phone and text messaging policy.
Calculators,
Laptop PCs, Cell Phones, iPods, and other electronic devices are not allowed
during class unless otherwise specified. Failure to comply with these rules
will result in ejection from the exam and a grade of F for the exam.
11. Plagiarism statement/academic honesty
Policies
regarding cheating may be found under the heading of “Academic Integrity” in
the IVCC Student Handbook. Students
should become familiar with these policies and abide by them. Working together on assignments is NOT
ALLOWED!! This includes viewing other
people’s work AND letting people view your work. Student peer tutors who are
paid by the IVCC Tutoring Office are allowed with my previous permission –
provided that they DO NOT do the assignments FOR YOU. Cheating on an assignment will result in a
zero for the removal offense and expulsion from the class for the second
offense. The IVCC administration will be
notified of the second offense.
When
you cheat, you insult my intelligence.
12. Any classroom rules
Lecture
shall begin promptly at the assigned time. I ask that you REFRAIN from asking me questions while I am at the podium before
lecture starts, as I am usually setting up. This also ensures that everyone in
class has a chance to hear the question and answer.
Questions
about HW assignments should be deferred to lab (if possible)
. You can expect lecture to last until the assigned end time. Do not
immediately begin packing up your belongings before the end of lecture.
PC
Usage
If
you have a PC in front of you during lecture, it should be used ONLY for one of two things:
1.
Following along with the lecture's slides, code, etc.
2.
Working on an in-class assignment.
Do NOT work on
homework while I am lecturing. Do NOT
"surf", check email, or play games during class. This is rude
behavior and you may be asked to leave if caught doing so. If this continues to
be a problem, further action may be taken.
Lab
·
Lab
is where you are expected to work on your homework and labs. Also, this is
where I answer questions about your HW. You may expect to need extra time
outside of lab to complete your assignments.
·
Lab
is also where I try to get grading done. Often, I like to call you over during
grading so you can better understand why your grade is what it is.
·
You
are advised to backup files on your U: drive. Through the miracle of
technology, you may access your U drive from off campus. Visit the Learning
Commons (aka Computer Lab) on the 2nd floor of D building, or their webpage at
www.ivcc.edu/studenthelpdesk for more information.
·
You
are expected to bring your textbook(s) to all class meetings and lab.
·
You
may opt to also work on your homework assignments at home. This is fine, but
know that:
1.
If you have a question or a problem with the assignment, we may not have time
to meet to solve your problem before the assignment is due.
2.
You are responsible for the operation of your equipment. This means that you
will not be given any special treatment if it your hard drive crashes, printer
malfunctions, etc.
3.
I do not debug over the phone or via email.
4.
You are still expected to attend lab.
5.
People who work on their assignments in lab tend to achieve higher grades than
those that work at home.
13. Hints on how to be successful in the
course
·
Read
the book before lecture. A good idea
is to write your questions in the margins in pencil.
·
After
reading the book, pay attention during lecture. If you still don't understand,
ask a question,
·
Do
as much work as possible in the lab as possible, because if you have a problem,
I am right there to help. It is advisable that you work on short answer
questions outside of lab because they are usually from the text, and therefore,
easier to complete.
·
Start
homework early and keep working until 100% complete. It is IMPOSSIBLE to
accurately predict how much debugging is necessary. Waiting until shortly
before the assignment is due is a recipe for failure.
14. Required text and materials
Network+
Guide to Networks, 5th Edition
Tamara
Dean
ISBN-10:
1423902459
ISBN-13:
9781423902454
15. Additional Resources
LabSim for Network+ .
This should be bundled with your text from the IVCC bookstore.
512M (min)
Thumb Drive. This can be used for other classes too.
Headset
(for listening to simulations)
16. Topic Schedule
Topic(s)
Course
Introduction – Syllabus, Blackboard Sign-in, LabSim
sign-in
Chapter
1 - An Introduction to Networking
Chapter
2 - Networking Standards and the OSI Model
Chapter
3 - Transmission Basics and Networking Media
Chapter
4 – Introduction to TCP/IP
Chapter
5 - Topologies and Ethernet Standards
Chapter
6 - Network Hardware
Chapter
7 – WANs and Remote Connectivity
Midterm
Exam
Chapter
8 – Wireless Networking.
Chapter
9 – Network Operating Systems
Chapter
11 – Voice, Video, and Data Convergence
Chapter
12 - Network Security
Chapter
13 - Troubleshooting Network Problems
Chapter
14 - Ensuring Integrity and Availability
Chapter
15 – Network Management
Final Exam
Spring
Semester 2011 Important Dates
Thursday,
January
13.....................................................................................................
CLASSES BEGIN
Please
note: The first day of a class section is the last day to enroll.
Monday,
January 17 .................................................................
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (College Closed)
Thursday,
January 27
.....................................................................................................Last
Day for Refund
Friday,
February 11 .........................................................................
Deadline to Apply for Spring Graduation
Monday,
February 21
.......................................................................All
President’s Day (College Closed)
Friday,
March 18 .........................................................................
Faculty Development Day (No Classes)
Monday
- Friday, March 21-25......................................... Spring Break for
Faculty & Students (No Classes)
Wednesday,
April 13 ..................................................................................
Last Day for Student Withdrawal
Tuesday
- Friday May 10-13
........................................................................................
Day Semester Exams
Monday,
May 9
......................................................................................................
Evening Semester Exams
Tuesday,
May 17
................................................................... Final Grades Due in Records Office at 10 a.m.
Friday,
May 20
............................................................................................................
SEMESTER ENDS
Friday,
May 20 ..................................................................................................................
Commencement