STRAYER UNIVERSITY

Network Analysis and Design – CIS 460

Course Syllabus

Quarter: Fall 2004, Arlington Campus

Instructor: Prof. Mort Anvari (202) 294-4230 –

Class Web Sites: http://www.anvari.net online Bulletin Board

Dept / Course / Sec / Course Title / Day / Time / CrHr / Start-End Date / Instructor
CIS / 460 / A1 / NTWRK ANLYS: SR SEMNR / FRI / 06:00pm-09:45pm / 4.5 / 10/01/2004 - 12/17/2004 / ANVARI,M

Couse Description:

CIS 460, Network Analysis and Design

This course provides the theory and methodologies for designing and analyzing network systems. Topics covered include techniques used by computer professionals to determine, document, and analyze network requirements; assessing the hardware and software needs of an organization. Emphasis is placed on problem-solving and cost analysis in a network environment.

Instructional Materials:

Prof. Morteza Anvari, Knowledge Online: http://www.anvari.net

Oppenheimer, Priscilla. Top-Down Network Design. Cisco Press, 2004

Top-Down Network Design (A System Analysis Approach to Enterprise Network Design)

/ Priscilla Oppenheimer
Top-Down Network Design
2nd Edition
ISBN: 1587051524; Published:
May 27, 2004; Copyright 2004
Pages: 600; / Important Dates:
Midterm Exam 12 November 2004
Presentation 10 December 2004
Final Exam 17 December 2004

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will have a functional understanding of the methodology for analyzing and determining network requirements.


Course Outline:

1. Analyzing Business Goals and Constraints.
2. Analyzing Technical Goals and Constraints.
3. Characterizing the Existing Internetwork.
4. Characterizing Network Traffic.
5. Designing a Network Topology.
6. Designing Models for Addressing and Naming.
7. Selecting Bridging, Switching, and Routing Protocols.
8. Developing Network Security and Network Management Strategies.
9. Selecting Technologies and Devices for Campus Networks.
10. Selecting Technologies and Devices for Enterprise Networks.
11. Testing Your Network Design.
12. Optimizing Your Network Design.
13. Documenting Your Network Design.

Final Grade:

Midterm Exam 35%, Final Exam 35%, and Homework and Project 30%

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