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SCHEDULE & ASSIGNMENTS

CIS340 – Telecommunications and Networking

 

Fall 2003 - 3 cr - Dr. Kelley

 

MSU Combs Bldg - CB-320

+1-606-783-9358 (voice)

+1-309-210-1666 (msgs & faxes)

Office Hours MW 12:30-1:30, TR 4:00-6:00

 

 

CIS 340-1  –  CB 301

MWF1 – 1:50-2:50

 

Fall Term:

August 18 - December 12, 2003

  

Syllabus  - Schedule & Assignments - Hands-On Assignments

 

 

 

CIS 340 – Telecommunications and Networking

 

 

Schedule of Readings, Assignments and Due Dates

 

Week 1 – August 18 – August 22

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Week's Topics:

 

Welcome! To Telecommunications And Networking!

 

Course Orientation

 

Readings Due This Week:

  1. Read and understand the Course Syllabus, in particular:

 

    1. Student Success Factors
    2. Schedule of Assignments and Due Dates (this document)

 

  1. Review Pre-requisites: CIS 200 or CIS 311 or MATH 170

 

  1. Become comfortable with the Blackboard online learning environment.

 

Work Due This Week:
  1. Get the book, setup your email account in Blackboard, ask questions, get your choice of compiler installed and running!

 

  1. Become familiar with the Blackboard course shell, in particular:
    1. Discussion Forum/FAQ (for questions all can share in)
    2. Book Chapter PowerPoint Presentations
    3. Communications Tools (email, chat, to help build our online community)
    4. Hands-On Programming Assignments. 

 

  1. Buy Tamara Dean’s book!

 

 

Week 2 - August 25 – August 29

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Week's Topics:

An Introduction to Telecommunications and Networking

Reading Due This Week:

Online Lecture: ch_01.ppt

Work Due This Week:

Meet the Learning Objectives:

1.       List the advantages of networked computing relative to standalone computing

2.       Identify the elements of a network

3.       Describe several specific uses for a network

4.       Distinguish between client/server and peer-to-peer networks

5.       Identify some of the certifications available to networking professionals

 

Take Online Quiz 01 - Network+ Guide to Networks Ch 1  - An Introduction to Networking by 6 pm Friday August 29, 2003.

 

 

Week 3 – September 1 – September 5

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There is no class on Monday September 1 in observance of Labor Day

 

Week's Topics:

Global Networking Standards and the OSI Model

Reading Due This Week:

Online Lecture: ch_02.ppt

Work Due This Week:

Meet the Learning Objectives:

  1. Identify organizations that set standards for networking
  2. Explain the layers of the OSI Model
  3. Describe specific networking services within each layer of the OSI Model           
  4. Explain how two systems communicate through the OSI Model
  5. Discuss the structure and purpose of data frames
  6. Describe the two types of addressing contained in the OSI Model

 

Take Online Quiz 02 - Network+ Guide to Networks Ch 2- Networking Standards and the OSI model by  6 pm Friday September 5, 2003.

 

Week 4 – September 8 – September 12

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Week's Topics:

Network Protocols

Reading Due This Week:

Online Lecture: ch_03.ppt

Work Due This Week:

Meet the Learning Objectives:

Identify the characteristics of TCP/IP and NetBIOS

1.      Understand the position of network protocols in the OSI Model

2.      Identify the core protocols of each protocol suite and its functions

3.      Understand each protocol’s addressing scheme

4.      Install protocols on Windows XP clients

5.      Learn to use ping, ipconfig, tracert, and arp – see:

            a. http://www.geektools.com/traceroute.php

            b. http://www.keylantracker.com/tracear_ip.php;

            c. http://visualroute.visualware.com/

 

Take Online Quiz 03 - Network+ Guide to Networks Ch 3 - Network Protocols by 6 pm Friday September 12, 2003.

 

Week 5 – September 15 – September 19

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Week's Topics:

Transmission Basics and Networking Media

Reading Due This Week:

Online Lecture: ch_04.ppt

Work Due This Week:

Meet the Learning Objectives:

1.       Explain data transmission concepts including full-duplexing, attenuation, and noise

2.       Describe the physical characteristics of coaxial cable, STP, UTP, and fiber-optic media

3.       Compare the benefits and limitations of different networking media

4.       Identify the best practices for cabling buildings and work areas

5.       Describe the methods of transmitting data through the atmosphere

 

Take Online Quiz 04 - Network+ Guide to Networks Ch 4 - Transmission Basics and Networking Media by 6 pm Friday September 19, 2003.

 

Week 6 – September 22 – September 26

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Week's Topics:

Physical and Logical Technologies

Reading Due This Week:

Online Lecture: ch_05.ppt

Work Due This Week:

Meet the Learning Objectives:

1.       Describe the basic and hybrid LAN physical topologies, their uses, advantages, and disadvantages

2.       Describe a variety of enterprise-wide and WAN physical topologies, their uses, advantages and disadvantages

3.       Compare the different types of switching used in data transmission

4.       Understand the transmission methods underlying Ethernet, Token Ring LocalTalk, and FDDI networks

Take Online Quiz 05 - Network+ Guide to Networks Ch 5 - Physical and Logical Topologies  by 6 pm Friday September 26, 2003.

 

Week 7 – September 29 – October 3

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Week's Topics:

Network Hardware

Reading Due This Week:

Online Lecture: ch_06.ppt

Work Due This Week:

Meet the Learning Objectives:

1.       Identify the functions of LAN connectivity hardware

2.       Install and configure a network adapter (network interface card)

3.       Identify problems associated with connectivity hardware

4.       Describe the factors involved in choosing a network adapter, hub, switch, or router

5.       Understand the functions of repeaters, hubs, bridges, switches, and gateways

6.       Describe the uses and types of routing protocols

 

Take Online Quiz 06 - Network+ Guide to Networks Ch 6 - Networking Hardware by 6 pm Friday October 3, 2003. 

 

Week 8 – October 6 – October 10

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Week's Topics:

WANSs and Remote Connectivity

Reading Due This Week:

Online Lecture: ch_07.ppt

Work Due This Week:

Meet the Learning Objectives:

1.       Identify network applications that require WAN technology

2.       Describe a variety of WAN transmission and connection methods

3.       Identify criteria for selecting an appropriate WAN topology, transmission method, and operating system

4.       Understand the hardware and software requirements for connecting to a network via modem

5.       Install and configure remote connectivity for a telecommuting client

 

 

1. The 10 Hands-On Mini-Projects for Set A (for 125 points) are due before midnight Wednesday October 8, 2003.  Upload this set to the Blackboard Digital Drop box as lastname.initial.handson.setA.zip

 

2. Take Online Quiz 07 - Network+ Guide to Networks Ch 7 - WANs and Remote Connectivity by 6 pm Friday October 10, 2003.

 

Week 9 – October 13 – October 17

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Week's Topics:

Network Operating Systems and Windows 2000-Based Networking

Reading Due This Week:

Online Lecture: ch_08.ppt

Work Due This Week:

 Meet the Learning Objectives:

1.       Discuss the functions and features of a network operating system

2.       Define the requirements for a Windows  network environment

3.       Describe how a Windows server fits into an enterprise-wide network

4.       Perform a simple Windows server installation

5.       Manage simple user, group, and rights parameters in Windows server

6.       Understand how Windows server integrates with other popular network operating systems

 

Take Online Quiz 08 - Network+ Guide to Networks Ch 8 - Networking Operating Systems and Windows 2000-Based Networking by 6 pm Friday October 17, 2003.

 

Monday, October 13th Mid-term grades due in Registrar’s Office by 9:00am!

 

Week 10 – October 20 – October 24

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Week's Topics:

Networking and UNIX

Reading Due This Week:

Online Lecture: ch_10.ppt

Work Due This Week:

Meet the Learning Objectives:

1.       Describe the origins and history of the UNIX operating system

2.       Identify similarities and differences between popular implementations of UNIX

3.       Understand why you might choose a UNIX server for a corporate network

4.       Explain and execute basic UNIX commands

5.       Install Linux on an Intel-based PC

6.       Use Linux to add groups and users and to change file access permissions

7.       Explain how UNIX can be interworked with other network operating systems

 

Take Online Quiz 09 - Network+ Guide to Networks Ch 10 - Networking with Unix  by 6 pm Friday October 24, 2003.

 

Week 11 – October 27 – October 31

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Week's Topics:

1. Networking with TCP/IP and the Internet

2. Advising: Career Choices in The Networking Industry

Reading Due This Week:

 

1. Online Lecture: ch_11.ppt

 

2. Subnetting Tutorial

 

3. Browse:

1.  MSU Catalog: CIS, CS, BIS, EET, MATH , CMEM

2.  Career Options: Slide Show

3.  Syllabus: Section with Internet Links on Career

     Options

4.  Hyunday Plant & Job Skills

5.  Suggested Non-Business Courses

 

Work Due This Week:

 

Meet the Learning Objectives:

1.       Discuss additional details of TCP/IP addressing and subprotocols

2.       Comprehend the purpose and procedure for subnetting

3.       Understand the history and uses of BOOTP, DHCP, WINS, DNS, and host files

4.       Employ multiple TCP/IP utilities for network troubleshooting

Understand TCP/IP applications, such as Internet browsers, e-mail, and voice over IP

 

Take Online Quiz 10 - Network+ Guide to Networks Ch 11 – Networking with TCP/IP and the Internet by 6 pm Friday October 31, 2003.

 

Week 12 – November 3 – November 7

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Advanced Registration for Fall 2003

Cincinnati Field Trip: Thu Nov 6

 

Week's Topics:

Troubleshooting Network Problems And Cincinnati Field Trip

Reading Due This Week:

Online Lecture: ch_12.ppt

Work Due This Week:

Meet the Learning Objectives:

1.       Describe the elements of an effective troubleshooting methodology

2.       Follow a systematic troubleshooting process to solve networking problems

3.       Use a variety of software and hardware tools to diagnose problems

4.       Discuss practical issues related to troubleshooting

 

Take Online Quiz 11 - Network+ Guide to Networks Ch 12 - Troubleshooting Network Problems by 6 pm Friday November 7, 2003.

 

Cincinnati Field Trip: Thursday November 6. Leave Combs Bldg, Main Entrance, 8:00 am, return 6:00 pm. Free transportation is provided.  If you don’t go on this field trip, you must write a term paper based on a field interview, see the syllabus.

 

Week 13 – November 10 – November 14

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Week's Topics:

Maintaining and Upgrading a Network

Reading Due This Week:

Online Lecture: ch_13.ppt

Work Due This Week:

Meet the Learning Objectives:

1.       Perform a baseline analysis to determine the state of your network

2.       Plan and follow regular hardware and software maintenance routines

3.       Describe the steps involved in upgrading network operating system software

4.       Describe the steps involved in adding or upgrading network hardware

5.       Address the potential pitfalls of making changes to the network

6.       Research networking trends to plan future network upgrades

 

Take Online Quiz 12 - Network+ Guide to Networks Ch 13 - Maintaining and Upgrading a Network by 6 pm Friday November 14, 2003.

 

Week 14 – November 17 – November 21

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Week's Topics:

Ensuring Integrity and Availability

Reading Due This Week:

Online Lecture: ch_14.ppt

Work Due This Week:

Meet the Learning Objectives:

1.       Identify characteristics of a network that keep data safe from loss or damage

2.       Protect an enterprise-wide network from viruses

3.       Explain network- and system-level fault-tolerance techniques

4.       Discuss issues related to network backup and recovery strategies

5.       Describe the components of a useful disaster recovery plan

 

1. Take Online Quiz 13 - Network+ Guide to Networks Ch 14 - Ensuring Integrity and Availability by 6 pm Friday November 21, 2003.

 

Week 15 – November 24 – November 28

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Thanksgiving Break Wednesday November 26 – Friday November 28 – No Classes

 

Week’s Topics:

Network Security

Reading Due This Week: