CIS 3200 Networking FundamentalsObjectivesWhy a networking course ?Business/IS versus Computer science professionalsCourse objectivesSlide 6Required TextTeaching MethodsGradingGrade calculationMakeupDue datesWebsite / E-mail addressInstructor AssistanceCIS 3200 Networking FundamentalsAbdou Illia, [email protected] of BusinessEastern Illinois University (Week 1, Tuesday 1/09/2007)2ObjectivesClass overview (course syllabus)Explain How classes 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 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.Evaluate network and stand-alone applications.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 management, and network security.Design, configure, and evaluate user and group profiles on a local area network.6Course objectivesDesign and evaluate maintenance procedures for user accounts on a local area network.Analyze data communications needs in a network environment.Perform traffic analysis on a local area network.Analyze network design for efficiency and resilience.7Required TextData Communications and Computer Networks, by Curt M. White. Course Technology, 20048Teaching MethodsClass presentationDiscussionsHands-onSummary questions9Grading4 Exams: 100 points each (50%-)–Written–Cover subjects learned during previous weeks1 Final Exam: 150 points (18%-)1 Project: 150 points (18%-)–One same Topic for all–10 pages or less2 Exercises: 50 points each (12.5%-)Quizzes: To be determined10Grade calculation90-100%A80-89% B70-79% C60-69% DGrades calculated by dividing amassed points by MAX11MakeupNo makeup Exams–If absence excused, Grade calculated without missed examExcused Absence REQUIRES written verification–Student responsible to provide documentation12Due datesDue dates on course calendarResponsible to make sure ass. turned on timeLate assignments not acceptedAssignments due at class beginning13Website / 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: CIS 3200 email listContent: Your-First-Name Your-Last-Name14Instructor AssistanceE-mail: [email protected]Phone: 581-6391Office Hours:–1:00-3:30 T and W–and by
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