Network
Planning and Administration
THOMAS
COLLEGE and BRIDGE EDUCATION
IT 410
July 2002
Instructor: Prof. Judy Hansen-Childers
Office: Room 209
Office Phone: 859-1335
Home Phone: 582-7632
E-Mail:
Class Schedule: Mondays July 8th, 15th,
22nd, and 29th from 6 9:00 PM. Saturdays July 20th and August
3rd from 9 AM 4:30 PM.
Text:
Data Communications and Networking (2nd Edition) by Behrouz Forouzan (McGraw-Hill).
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Prerequisite: IT 312
This introduces the student to computer network planning, including
physical layout, resource requirements, and budgeting. Administration of
computer networks, including managing user accounts, selecting and loading
application software, managing upgrades, monitoring and maximizing system
performance, and ensuring security are also addressed. Students will also
examine the link between business needs and a business network. Students will
learn to evaluate, select, and implement different communication options within
the organization. The capstone of the course will consist of an in-depth
network analysis and design project.
COURSE OBJECTIVES (Learning
Outcomes):
By the end of the course, the student should:
- Understand the
terminology, concepts, and theory of internetworking.
- Understand the issues
related to the economics, design, and management of computer networks.
- Be able to explain, diagram,
and discuss structures and principles involved in distributing computing
resources
- Be able to identify the
hardware and software requirements and approximate costs of centralized
and distributed systems.
- Be able to identify and
explain network risks, security and privacy issues.
ASSIGNMENTS:
Students will have assigned readings from text and online sources. There
will be several in-class projects to complete, three at-home projects, and one
capstone network design project.
PLEASE TYPE ALL PAPERS! :-)
GRADING SYSTEM
A (94 - 100) A- (90 - 93) B+ (87 - 89) B (83 - 86) B- (80 - 82)
C+ (77 - 79) C (73 - 76) C- (70 - 72) D+ (67 - 69) D (63 - 66)
D- (60 - 62) F (below 60)
GRADING:
In-class projects.................................
.
........
....30%
At-home projects
...
..30%
Network Design Capstone Project
.......
. 40%
ATTENDANCE:
Students are expected to attend all class sessions and to be prepared to
discuss the assigned readings and written homework. If a student must miss a
class session, it is the students responsibility to arrange other ways of
obtaining the information covered in class. Please notify the instructor in
advance if you have to miss a class. Students with excessive absences may
not receive a passing grade.
INTEGRITY OF SCHOLARSHIP:
Students who plagiarize
papers and projects or cheat on exams will receive zeros for the work in
question and may fail the course.
OTHER IMPORTANT NOTES:
·
Changes in the syllabus and assignments may be
modified as deemed appropriate by the instructor. All changes will be announced in class.
·
Students with a disability who are requesting
academic accommodations should contact the instructor as soon as possible..
Important Links
http://www.farallon.com/products/hubs/hubvsswitch.html
http://slashdot.org/books/00/11/04/1538247.shtml
SCHEDULE
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DATE |
TOPICS |
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WEEK
#1 (July
8) |
Introduction to the Course Review of Data Communication
Concepts Network Planning and Design |
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WEEK
#2 (July
15 & July 20) |
Review of Projects 1 and A Networking Hardware Devices Network Tour Media and Wiring Shopping for Equipment Local Area Networks Wireless Local Area Networks Backbone Networks |
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WEEK
#3 (July
22) |
Review Project B Network Traffic Issues Subnetting DHCP DNS |
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WEEK
#4 (July
29 & Aug 3) |
Network
Security Risk Assessment Controlling Disruption,
Destruction, and Disaster Controlling Unauthorized Access Presentation of Network Design
Capstone Projects |
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This syllabus may be
changed at the discretion of the instructor.
Last Revised: July 9,
2002
