Department of Computing and Technology
Syllabus - EET 4233- Spring 2011
Syllabus EET 4233
NETWORK COMMUNICATION APPLICATIONS
Spring 2011
General Information
Class Time:
Tuesday:
Thursday:
11:00 am – 12:15 pm
11:00 am – 12:15 pm
Lab:
Tuesday:
3:30 pm – 5:20 pm
Lecture Location:
Lab Location:
HOW 209
HOW 205 or HOW 204
Prerequisite:
EET 2243 and EET 2263
Required Text:
Guide to Networking Essentials, Fifth Edition
By
Greg Tomsho, Ed Tittel and Davis Johnson,
Publisher: Thomson Course Technology
Required Lab:
Lab Manual for MCSE Guide to Managing a Microsoft Windows
Server 2003 Environment, 2004
By
DiNicolo, Guttormson, and Reid
Publisher: Course Technology
Credit:
Three hours upon completion of course
Instructor:
Office:
Office Phone:
Email:
Office Hours:
Dr. Muhammad Javed
212-A
(580) 581-2846
mjaved@cameron.edu
Monday:
9:30 am– noon
Tuesday:
3:30 m – 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:30 am – noon
Thursday
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Friday:
10:00 am – noon
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Lab Instructor:
Office:
Office Phone:
Email:
Office Hours:
Syllabus - EET 4233- Spring 2011
Mr. Mark Polson
212-B
(580) 581-2336
mpolson@cameron.edu
Tuesday:
1:00 pm– 3:30 pm
Thursday:
1:00 pm– 3:30 pm
I.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course provides extensive knowledge of computer networking technologies.
Applications of network communications systems. Topics include hardware, software,
interfacing, media, and system management.
II.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
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To provide an introduction to network components.
To provide an introduction to networking topologies.
To provide students with an understanding of transmission media.
To introduce students to Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) reference model.
To introduce students to functions of protocols and common protocol suites.
To introduce network architecture such as Ethernet, Token Ring, Fiber Distributed Data
Interface (FDDI), and Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM).
7. To provide an introduction to network operating systems.
8. To provide basic network security knowledge.
III.
COURSE FORMAT
This course calls on the students to be active participants in the learning process. Students must
prepare in advance each topic to be covered in class and as part of their preparation they must do
home works which come directly from the class’ book.
The instructor will expand upon key concepts with comments and examples provided in the book
and class slides. The course includes interactive instructor lecture, and sometimes hands-on
student LAB exercises.
IV.
BLACKBOARD
Blackboard (http://blackboard.cameron.edu/) will be extensively used throughout the course to
disseminate information, group work, discussions and exams. The correct blackboard course to
enroll in is: Introduction to Networking 11:00-12:15 pm TR (SP11).
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EVALUATIONS
Exams:
 There are three (3) exams scheduled for this course, two exams during regularly
scheduled class time and one final exam at the end of the course. Please see the tentative
schedule for test dates. The exam format will typically be multiple choices and short
answers. The exams will be closed notes and book.
 Exams will not be curved.
 Final exam will be comprehensive.
 Every exam will cover all the content studied in class and assigned by the instructor as
home works, projects or readings.
Makeup Exams:
As a general rule, there will be no make-up exams. If extenuating circumstances beyond the
student’s control exists (e.g. immediate family member death, hospitalization, serious illness or
accident), see the instructor. Make-ups are at the instructor’s discretion and will be made on a
case-by-case basis. The instructor may also request some additional documentation before the
makeup exam.
Assignments:
There will be an assignment at the end of each chapter which will require the students to
apply concepts covered in class. All assignments must be completed and submitted individually
unless specified otherwise.
 The assignments will generally include material provided at the end of the chapters but
the instructor may assign readings and case studies not in the book.
LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Project:
There will be a group project that will be assigned half way through the semester.
Term Paper:
There will be a term paper that will be assigned half way through the semester.
Labs:
There will be several hands-on networking labs that will require the students to apply the
concepts learned in the class.
Extra credit:
Students can earn extra credit for some extracurricular activities (approved explicitly by the
instructor). The instructor may also assign some extra credit projects.
The maximum extra credit that can be earned for this course is 100 points. However, this does
not imply that the instructor must assign those points. It is at the discretion of the instructor.
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PREPARATION FOR CLASS AND STUDYING TOGETHER
Students must be adequately prepared for each class. Study together a group is strongly
encouraged. However, it must be noted that exams and assignments must be completed
individually.
The lectures are designed to expand upon and clarify text concepts, students who fail to read the
assigned material may not understand the lecture and may not draw full benefit from in-class
discussion.
There will be no make-up for work completed during class.
VII.
GRADING
Grades will be computed on the basis of points earned according to the Tables below.
ACTIVITY
Points
Exam 1
Exam 2
Final Exam
Assignments
Project
Term Paper
Labs
Extra credit
100
100
200
200
75
75
250
Grading Criteria:
Grade
A
B
C
D
F
Points
≥ 900
800 – 899
700 – 799
600– 699
≤ 599
Note: The instructor reserves the right to adjust the grading plan to account for unusual
circumstances.
VIII.
CONDUCT
Cell Phones:
In class – turn off cell phones and other disruptive electronic devices. Do not make and/or
answer calls and engage in telephone conversation during class. Do not send or read text
messages during class time. Students who do so will be asked to leave the classroom. Please
always be courteous of others.
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Academic Honesty:
Each student is expected to engage in all academic pursuits in a manner that exceed the academic
standards. Students are expected to maintain complete honesty and integrity in the academic
experiences both in and out of the classroom. Any student found guilty of academic dishonesty
will be subject to disciplinary action as outlined in the Cameron University Student Handbook,
Cameron University Code of Student Conduct. If in doubt about proper conduct for graded
activities, please ask the instructor.
Please also see the attached “Student Information Sheet and Syllabus Attachment” for more
information.
IX. DISABILITY ACCOMODATIONS
It is the policy of Cameron University to accommodate students with disabilities, pursuant to
federal and state law. Students with disabilities who need classroom accommodations must
make their requests by contacting the Office of Student Development at (580) 581-2209, North
Shepler Room 314.
X. DROP DATES
It is the student’s responsibility to withdraw from the class on or before the appropriate drop
date. Failure to withdraw by the appropriate deadline may result in a failing grade of F.
Please also see the attached “Student Information Sheet and Syllabus Attachment” for more
information.
XI.
COMMUNICATION WITH THE INSTRUCTOR
If you have questions or concerns please contact me as soon as possible. I can be reached in the
following ways:
1. Visit to my office.
2. A phone call at my office phone number.
3. By sending an email at my email address.
a. Please make sure that subject of the email is contains the course number of the
class. In case of this class EET4233.
b. The subject should provide a brief description of the question or concern you may
have e.g. “EET4233: Problem with enrollment.”
c. Please provide a clear description of the problem or concern you may have.
d. Please include your full name at the end of the email.
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TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Topics
Introduction to Networks and Networking
Concepts
Network Design Essentials
Networking Media
Network Interface Cards
Making Networks Work
Network Communications and Protocols
Network Architectures
Simple Network Operations
Understanding Complex Networks
Introduction to Network Security
Chapter
Readings
Exams
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Exam # 1 (Chap. 1, 2 & 3)
Exam # 2 (Chap. 4, 5 &6)
Selected Topics from: (Time permitted)
Supporting a Small Business Network
Chapter 11
Network Administration and Support
Chapter 12
Enterprise and Wide Area Networks
Chapter 13
Solving Network Problems
Chapter 14
Final Exam (Comprehensive)
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