Networks and Data Communication

CSIS 202 – section 3451

Fall Semester 2001

General Course Information

Instructor...... Bill Bennett
Message Phone...... (909) 672-6752 ext. 2705
Email Address......
Text book...... Applied Data Communications – 3rd Edition
Author...... James E. Goldman & Philip T. Rawles
Class Day / Time...... Sundays9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Start Date:...... 8/26/01
Last Class Date:...... 10/14/01

Course Description

An introductory course in the fundamentals of data communication concepts including: voice and data communications, networking hardware, the OSI model, and network design. Network management and security issues are also covered. This course is designed for students interested in learning about data communications and networking, and the career options available in this exciting field.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course the student should be able to do the following:

  • Define Computer networking, and discuss the advantages of using a network.
  • Categorize the primary types of network cabling, differentiate between baseband and broadband transmissions, and identify appropriate uses for each.
  • Define the term ‘packet’ and describe the contents and function of each packet component: headers, data, and trailers.
  • Describe the primary function of each layer of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) reference model.
  • Identify the OSI layer at which a particular network activity takes place, and the OSI layer at which a particular component functions.
  • Plan and Design a successful network.
  • Evaluate and select the appropriate network media and associated hardware with which to construct a successful network.
  • Assess a given network design for security considerations.

Outline of Class Lectures, Reading, Tests,
and Assignment Due Dates

Week #
Class Date /

Reading

/

Assignments & Tests

Day 1
8/26/01 / Introductions
Chapter 1 (pgs 1-75)
Nerds 2.0 video
9/2/01 / LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
Day 2
9/9/01 / Chapters2, 3, 4, and 5
(pgs 76-198) / Quiz 1
(Chapter1)
Day 3
9/16/01 / Chapters6 and 7
(pgs 199-300) / Quiz 2
(Chapters2, 3, 4, & 5)
Day 4
9/23/01 / Chapters8 and 9
(pgs 301-418) / Mid-Term
(Chapters1 thru 7)
Day 5
9/30/01 / Chapters10 and 11
(pgs 419-519) / Quiz 3
(Chapters89)
Day 6
10/7/01 / Chapters12 and 13
(pgs 520-637) / Quiz 4
(Chapters1011)
Day 7
10/14/01 / Case Studies due
Final & Class Wrap Up

* Dates and Assignments are subject to revision

Grading Policies

Your grade will be based on the following:

  1. 4 quizzes --- worth 40% of your grade.
  2. 1 Mid-term --- worth 25% of your grade
  3. 1 Final --- worth 25% of your grade
  4. 3 Case Studies assigned by Instructor from pertinent chapters --- worth 10% of your grade

General Policies

  1. All assignments and exams must be completed in full, and turned in on the due date.
  2. Late assignments and exams/quizzes may not be made up unless student notifies instructor within (+ or -) 24 hours of due date, and makes special arrangements.
  3. If a make up is exam/quiz is given, 10% will be automatically deducted from the score.
  4. If student finds it necessary to drop the course, it is his/her responsibility to submit a drop slip to the Admissions Office.
  5. Cheating/plagiarism will not be tolerated, discovery of which may result in the student being dropped from the class.
  6. No eating, drinking, or smoking is allowed in class.

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