MIS 3200 Networking FundamentalsObjectivesWhy a networking course?Business/IS versus Engineers & Computer science professionalsCourse objectivesSlide 6Required TextTeaching MethodsGradingGrade calculationMakeupDue datesWebsite / E-mail addressInstructor AssistanceMIS 3200 Networking FundamentalsAbdou Illia, [email protected] of BusinessEastern Illinois University (Monday 8/25/2014)2ObjectivesClass overview (course syllabus)Explain How class will be organized3Why a networking course?Computer Networks no longer exclusive domain of engineers and techniciansComputer Networks in use by organizationsNeed for employees trained to use and manage computer/network applications4Business/IS versus Engineers &Computer science professionalsComputer science Business/IS professionalsComputer science and electrical engineering students are trained to work in hardware, software, and networking vendor firms, such as Microsoft, IBM, Oracle, and Cisco Systems.B/IS students are trained to work in end user organizations, such as banks, government agencies, and manufacturing firms--organizations that use Computer Networks to get their work done5Course objectivesDescribe the layers in the OSI 7-layer model and analyze their application in real-world networks.Describe the various types of networks and internetworks and evaluate their application in a variety of business situations.List and describe the principles of good network design, network managementUnderstand telecommunications systems and the Internet operationKnowledge6Course objectivesInstall and configure a server operating system.Manage user and group accounts on a local area network.Manage disks and file systemsImplement and configure directory servicesImplement group policiesInstall network protocols and Internet servicesSkills7Required TextMCSE Guide to Managing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment, DiNicolo & McCann, Course Technology 2006Data Communications & Computer Networks, Curt White, 4th ed, Course Technology, 20078Teaching MethodsLecturesDiscussionsHands-onSummary questions9Grading3 Exams: 100 points each (38%-)–Written–Cover subjects learned during previous weeks1 Final Exam: 150 points (19%-)Exercise/Case Study: 100 points (19%-)–Research-style paper≥ 6 Lab Exercises: 30 points each (23%+)Quizzes: To be determined10Grade calculation90-100%A80-89% B70-79% C60-69% DGrades calculated by dividing amassed points by MAX11MakeupMakeup in case of excused absenceExcused absence:–Absence due to illness–Absence due to an official University activity –Absence due to emergencyStudents required to notify instructor in advanceLate Lab assignments: 10% off per day12Due datesDue dates on course calendarResponsible to make sure ass. turned on timeExercise/Case due at class beginningLab assignments due at end of lab session13Website / E-mail addresshttp://www.eiu.edu/~a_illia/–Syllabus–Class Notes–AssignmentsYour E-mail address–Required to receive class-related notices–Send me an e-mail ([email protected])Subject: MIS 3200 email listContent: Your-First-Name Your-Last-Name14Instructor AssistanceE-mail: [email protected]Phone: 581-6391Office Hours:–T R 10:00-12:30–and by appointment–Thursday’s Office Hours may be held in
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