COLLIN COLLEGE
COLLIN COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Information
Course Number: ITNW 2374
Course Title: Advanced Computer Networking Case Study
Course Description: A study of how to design networks in a hierarchical, modular fashion, design WAN
networks, develop IP addressing, and select protocols for various designs. Also, students will learn how
to assess security and the implications of voice and wireless traffic. A case study puts students in the
role of a network administrator proposing solutions to design problems. Study advanced network
deployment and methods used to configure network devices for effective LAN and WAN traffic
management. Topics include designing internetworks, managing traffic, configuring various routing and
switching protocols, and techniques used for network security.
Course Credit Hours:
Lecture Hours:
Lab Hours:
3
2
3
Prerequisites: ITCC 2372 or CCNA Certification and consent of the Program Director
Student Learning Outcomes:
1. Students will analyze a network design requirement, develop a network design solution, and
implement the solution. (SCANS: F1,F3-5,F8-12,F14,F16) (SCANS: C1,C10-16,C18-20)
2. The students will demonstrate their knowledge of routing, switching, and security. (SCANS: F1,F35,F8-12,F14,F16) (SCANS: C1,C10-16,C18-20)
3. Problems will be introduced into the network to develop troubleshooting skills. (SCANS: F1, F3-5,
F8-12, F14, F16) (SCANS: C1, C10-16, C18-20)
Secretary’s Commission on the Acquisition of Necessary Skills (SCANS) - SCANS skills are a group of
foundational skills and workplace competencies that the Secretary’s Commission on the Acquisition of Necessary
Skills established as vitally important for workplace success in the 21 st century. In Collin’s workforce programs,
the SCANS skills are developed and reinforced throughout the curriculum to provide students with an opportunity
to hone these skills/competencies in the context of their education. Over the course of an entire degree program,
the successful student is expected to demonstrate all of the SCANS skills and competencies as part of their
education. The SCANS Foundation Skills and Workplace Competencies are described at:
http://www.collin.edu/academics/programs/Workforce_SCANS_Skills_Syllabi_Code_Key.pdf
Withdrawal Policy: See the current Collin Registration Guide for last day to withdraw.
Collin College Academic Policies: See the current Collin Student Handbook.
Americans with Disabilities Act Statement: Collin College will adhere to all applicable federal, state and local laws,
regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations as required to afford equal
educational opportunity. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the ACCESS office, SCC-D140 or
972.881.5898 (V/TTD: 972.881.5950) to arrange for appropriate accommodations. See the current Collin Student
Handbook for additional information.
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Instructor’s Name: Copeland Crisson
Office Number: H115
Office Hours: Spring 2015
Preston Ridge, room H115 or H130 - Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday 4 - 6pm
Phone Number: (972)377-1664/1519
Email: ccrisson@collin.edu
Class Information:
Section Number: ITNW2474P70
Meeting Times: Thursday
Meeting Location: H130
Minimum Technology Requirement:
Minimum Student Skills: CCNP Route and Switch
Netiquette Expectations: Any email correspondence will use Collin Cougarmail.
Course Resources:
Top-Down Network Design, 3rd Edition By Priscilla Oppenheimer.
Published: Aug 24, 2010 Cisco Press Copyright 2011
Book: ISBN-10: 1-58720-283-2, ISBN-13: 978-1-58720-283-4
Supplies: None
Attendance Policy: All students will be required to sign-in on the class roster each class day.
Additional Student Learning Outcomes: None
Method of Evaluation:
.• Manage their own time with respect to reading assignments, live and recorded
lectures, lab time, and exam scheduling.
• Do curriculum homework assignments.
• Must complete ALL given Lab assignments.
Reading assignments from the Cisco curriculum need to be personally scheduled.
Lab assignments will require the student to spend a significant amount of time in the
Cisco Lab. Exams will be given for each unit and may be taken on or off campus. A
comprehensive final exam will be administered on campus near the end of the
course. The Case Study Presentation must be passed to pass the course, and
carries a weight of 50%. Mandatory hours of attendance may be required, see Class
Time Accountability.
GRADING
Component
Participation(attendance and peer evaluation)
Unit Exams x 4 (5 points each)
Final Exam
Case Study Presentation
Grading Scales
10%
20%
20%
50%
Semester Average
CCCCD
Grade
90—100 %
A
B
C
D
F
80—89%
70—79%
60—69%
0—59%
Course Calendar:
Week #
beginning
Day/Time
Activity
Topic
1 1/18
Thursday 6-11pm
Lecture
Discussion
Identify Customer Needs
Part 1- Chap 1 thru 4
2 1/25
Tuesday 6-11pm
Team
Discussion
Review Business Scenario /
Identify Customer Needs
3 2/1
Tuesday 6-11pm
Lecture
Discussion /
Team
Discussion / Lab
time
Logical Network Design
Part 2 – Chap 5 and 6
Scenario Discussion
4 2/8
Tuesday 6-11pm
Team
Discussion / Lab
time
5 2/15
Tuesday 6-11pm
Lecture
Discussion /
Lab time
Logical Network Design
Part 2 – Chap 7, 8 and 9
6 2/22
Tuesday 6-11pm
Lecture
Discussion
Physical Network Design
Part 3 – Chap 10 and 11
7 2/29
Tuesday 6-11pm
Lab Time
Build Prototype
Part 4 Testing, Optimizing,
and Documenting Your
Network Design – Chap 12
8 3/7
Spring Break
9 3/14
Tuesday 6-11pm
Lecture
Discussion
10 3/21
Tuesday 6-11pm
Lab Time
11 3/28
Tuesday 6-11pm
Lecture
Part 4 Testing, Optimizing,
Discussion
and Documenting Your
Network Design – Chap 13
12 4/4
Tuesday 6-11pm
Lab Time
13 4/11
Tuesday 6-11pm
Lecture
Discussion
14 4/18
Tuesday 6-11pm
Lab Time
15 4/25
Tuesday 6-11pm
Case Study
Presentation
Prototype presentation
16 5/2
Thursday 6-11pm
Case Study
Presentation
Verbal presentation
17 5/9
Tuesday 6-11pm
Final exam
Part 4 Testing, Optimizing,
and Documenting Your
Network Design – Chap 14