Tarleton State University System Center-Central Texas

CIS 578.110 Summer 2008

Computer Networks II

 

I. INTRODUCTION

This course introduces basic network concepts and explores the technology,and practice of computer networking. These concepts are used to study, design, and implement Local Area Networks (LANs) using a UNIX derivative (LINUX). 

II. GENERAL COURSE OBJECTIVES FOR THE STUDENT

Completion of this course will enable the student to:

a. Understand the principles and technology behind the practice of computer networking.

b. Understand the OSI reference model and the design issues in the Data Link and Network layers of the OSI model.

c. Understand the routing algorithms used in LANs with the ability to compare algorithms used in different network architectures.

d. Design and implement a LAN using LINUX.

e. Set up a file server and a workstation and administer a LINUX LAN.

f. Make informed decisions in purchasing, outsourcing (especially the graduate students), and managing LANs. 

III. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

  1. Text(2): Top-Down Network Design, 2ed., Oppenheimer, Priscilla (1-58705-152-4),;
    LINUX, Regan (9780130984593),     Prentice Hall
  2. Required Materials: A minimum of three 1.44 Megabyte 3.5 inch disks. Your assignments will be saved on these disks. One disk must be turned in at exam time for examination of completed work up to that point. The other two are for backup, and for continuing your work while the previous material is being graded. Screwdrivers (Phillips and straight), pliers, wire cutter
  3. You should have an Internet account with your own Email address (POP3 compatible) with Tarleton. If you have not applied for one yet, do so today.
  4. Students preferring to use their own computers are required to have products, data encodings, and file names equal to those provided in the computer lab for the Windows XP environment, the same Office 2000 suite used in class, and the same service level networking system.
  5. References: Current publications - PC Magazine, BYTE, Compute, etc. The campus library contains numerous books and periodicals relating to Computer Science. The student is urged to take advantage of this resource by visiting the library.

IV. GENERAL COURSE REQUIREMENTS

a. ATTENDANCE POLICY: You are learning in a team oriented environment. In all cases, the responsibility remains with you to meet/obtain from your team members all course requirements/changes. If you are not present the class period your presentation is scheduled, the presentation grade is zero. Material in the textbook, material presented in class, and material obtained as part of your assignments will be used as the basis for the examinations. Makeup exams will be given ONLY when arrangements have been made PRIOR to the class meeting

b. Preparation for participation in class discussions.

c. Homework - Homework is assigned at each class meeting and is due AT THE BEGINNING of the next class period. Homework grading will be selected on a random basis.

d. Submission of assignments at the START of class on the due date.

e. Submission of all required laboratory assignments.

f. Attendance for all examinations.

V. GRADE COMPUTATION

ITEM Weight Percentage Letter

Item

Percentage

 

Grade

Letter

Exams

60

 

90+

A

Quizzes

5

 

80+

B

Lab Work

15

 

70+

C

Participation

& Paper

10

 

60+

D

Peer Evaluation

10

 

0+

F

 

VI. Scholastic Honesty

All students are expected to maintain the highest standards of scholastic honesty in the preparation of all course work and during examinations. Any violation of this policy will result in a grade of 0 (zero) to be given for the work on which the violation occurred.

VII. Microcomputer Software

All microcomputer software is protected by federal copyright law. It may not be copied or distributed in any form, or medium or disclosed to third parties. Violation of copyright is punishable by law.

VIII. INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION 

Name: Lawrence E. Larson

Classroom: 119

Meetings: 16:45-19:15 Monday/Wednesday

Office Hours: 14:00-16:00 Monday-Friday

Office Phone: 817-526-8262

IX. MAKEUP EXAMINATIONS / LATE ASSIGNMENTS

Makeup exams will only be given when arrangements have been made with the instructor PRIOR to the class meeting. Assignments are due AT THE BEGINNING of the class, and lose 5% per day thereafter.

X. Americans with Disabilities Act

If you have or believe you have a disability, you may wish to self-identify. You can do so by providing documentation to the office of the Academic Dean of the Tarleton University System Center Central Texas or to the Disability Services Director on the Stephenville campus. I encourage students with disabilities to speak with me about accommodations they might need to help assure success in this class, or contact one of the following:

Ms. Pat Thomas
Assistant Dean of Students
Tarleton Center-Central Texas
1901 S. Clear Creek Road
Killeen, Texas 76549
(254) 519-5494

 

Ms. Trina Geye
ADA Office
Executive Director
Box T-0010
Stephenville, TX 76402
254-968-9480

XI. SYLLABUS / COURSE PLAN CHANGES

The items of this syllabus are subject to change. The changes will be announced in class and will be distributed in an updated syllabus.

All students are advised to read the current University Catalog for as full description of policies and procedures. 

XI. GRADUATE LEVEL REQUIREMENTS

a. Students are required to write a research report on a current topic in Computer Networks. I will assign the focus area.

b. Homework assignments will focus on dissemination of knowledge, research, and analysis. Undergraduate students will focus on understanding and implementation of concepts.

c. Students will be organized into teams, and one will act as team leader for class project(s) and provide a project report showing the integration, interpretation, and analysis of the information gathered (detail, summary, and trend); and a novel application of the project.

d. The Review Questions, Projects, and Exercises at the end of each chapter are to be completed at the end of the time period allotted for the chapter, and are to be maintained in a notebook to be turned in at course completion.

XII. COURSE OUTLINE AND ASSIGNMENTS

CIS578.110

16:45-19:15

RM 119

 

 

 

Oppenheimer

Wright

Day

Date

Content

Work

M

6/9/2008

Set-Up/Wiring

MOKA5 Set-up

W

6/11/2008

CH_1/CH_2

MOKA5 Set-up

M

6/16/2008

CH_3/CH_4

CH_1/CH_2

W

6/18/2008

CH_4/CH_5

CH_2/CH_3

M

6/23/2008

CH_6/CH_7

CH_4/CH_5

W

6/25/2008

CH_8/CH_9

CH_6/CH_7

M

6/30/2008

CH_10/CH_11

CH_8/CH_9

W

7/2/2008

CH_12/CH_13

CH_10/CH_12

M

7/7/2008

CH_14

CH_13/CH_14

W

7/9/2008

Class Project

CH_15/CH_16

M

7/14/2008

Class Project

Class Project

W

7/16/2008

Class Project

Class Project

M

7/21/2008

Class Project

Class Project

W

7/23/2008

Class Project

Class Project

M

7/28/2008

Class Project

Class Project

W

7/30/2008

Final

Final

 

Name
Email Address