Columbus State University
D. Abbott Turner College of Business
Course Syllabus
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Turner College of Business is to prepare students to add value to their communities,
and to local and regional firms, our students’ primary employers.
Term
Course/CRN#
Course Title
Catalog Description
Detailed Description
Prerequisites
Meeting time and
place
Instructor
Office
Office hours
Telephone
Email and course
communications
Required software
Alternative E-mail
Required text
Course Objectives
Fall 2013
MISM 4145, CRN: 87140
Data Communication & Networking
The design and management of computer-based networks for business
applications. Hardware, software, and security in a business environment are
discussed.
An introduction to networks and data communications including the design,
administration, and theory of local and wide area network systems. Topics
include data communication technologies, network architectures,
internetworking, protocols for data link, network, transport, and application
layers, effective network design, planning, and implementation, wireless
technologies, network management, and security.
MISM 3115
MW 7:30pm-8:45pm, CCT 350
Mehdi S.Tehrani (Ph.D.)
CCT 431
MW 5:00pm - 6:00pm, TR 10:am -11:00am, 12.15-1.30pm by appointment.
Also, possible Virtual office hours will be offered through Cougarview (D2L or
https://colstate.view.usg.edu ) .
706-507-8165, Office
All the class communication outside classroom MUST go through
CougarView. It is GUARANTEED that instructor will respond to students’
CougarView emails. Tehrani_mehdi@columbusstate.edu
Possible use of OPNET IT Guru, a network simulation software. Link:
http://www.opnet.com/university_program/itguru_academic_edition/index.html
You must register beofore download. Registration and licence is free.
Tutorial link for OPNET IT Guru:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAcFGLrpmvw
tehrani_mehdi@columbusstate.edu . When writing to this email address,
students MUST put “MISM 4145” in your subject line.
Raymond Panko, “Business Data Networks and Telecommunications”, 9th Ed.
ISBN: 13:978-0-13-274293-1
At the completion of the course, students will be able to:
 Identify fundamental concept of data communication and networking.
 Describe the general framework of computer networks.
 Differentiate the role of the various protocols in facilitating the transfer
of data across a layered communication network.
 Identify the fundamentals of network security and network
management.
 Design a small–scaled computer network.
Required
CougarView
Literacy
CougarView
Resources
Assessments and
Grading
Numeric Grade to
Letter Grade
Conversion
Participation Grade
Grading Policy
Assignment
Submission
 Use OPNET IT Guru software for network simulation.
This course is delivered using CougarView. Students need be able to perform
following activities in CougarView.
 read, write, and reply emails and bulletin board postings
 check announcement, assignments
 submit assignments and projects + take quizzes.
 check the grades of assignments and exams.
 download course material, e.g., lectures
Initial tutorial on CougarView will be covered at the first day of class.
Students are REQUIRED to check CougarView REGULARLY for
announcements, lectures notes, and other course updates.
Access:
 From CSU website -> Current students -> CougarView ( left-bottom
corner of the page
 Direct web address: http://colstate.view.usg.edu
Help:
 FAQs, Tutorials, Tips and tricks, and online support from CougarView
website.
Browser Check:
 All campus computers are Courgarview ready. For your home PC, you
may need to use following link to check and tune-up your web browser:
http://www.usg.edu/usgweb/browserchecker/
GRADING
There are total 100 points in this class.
Items
Points
Projects / assignments 35
Participation
5
Quiz
10
Midterm Exam
25
Final Exam
25
Total
100
Percentage
35%
5%
10%
25%
25%
100%
Points
Letter Grade
90=>
A
80=>
B
70=>
C
60=>
D
60 <
F
Based upon the roster and participation in discussion in class.
There is NO curving, NO Extra points, NO makeup exams available in this
course.
All assignments and project must be submitted through CougarView (D2L).
Email attachment will NOT be accepted. No submission will be accepted after
deadline. Zero grade. Plan ahead to submit your assignments EARLY. DO
NOT wait until last minute.
Examination
Retention
If there is any dispute on the graded assignments, projects and exams, students
must notify instructor within 1 week of grade of posting date. Graded exams
will be kept on file for one semester following the completion of the current
semester.
BBA GOALS
Program-level assessment has become an important component of assuring program quality and in
maintaining professional accreditations with organizations such as AACSB, International and the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). Some of the assignments in this course could be
used to assess student learning at the program level. When a course assignment is used in this manner, the
college will follow Federal guidelines to protect the confidentiality of student information.
Knowledge of Key
Students will learn performing budget analysis on a small-scaled computer
Concepts in
network.
Business (1)
An Understanding
Student will learn the global impact of network protocols and digital divide.
of Global and
Diversity Issues (2)
Knowledge in a
At the completion of the course, students will be able to:
major field of
 Identify fundamental concept of data communication and networking.
specialization (4)
 Describe the general framework of computer networks.
 Differentiate the role of the various protocols in facilitating the transfer
of data across a layered communication network.
 Identify the fundamentals of network security and network
management.
 Design a small-scaled computer network.
 Use OPNET IT Guru software for network simulation.
Understanding of
Ethical Issues (1)
Students will identify and discuss ethical issues related to network security.
Proficiency in
Communication (2)
Students are required to complete assignments and projects which has writing
requirement. Students are expected to actively participate in class discussion
and present their project in front their classmates.
Students will learn how to use OPNET IT Guru software to do network
simulation. Students are required to use MS Office suite software for
assignment, projects, and presentation.
Students will learn analyzing user requirement and applying network concepts
in designing a computer a network.
Proficiency in
Information
Technology (3)
Proficiency in
Critical Thinking (3)
Learning outcomes
Measures

Identify fundamental concept of data
communication and networking.
Reading chapters, take quizzes, Discussion,
Final exam

Describe the general framework of
computer networks

Differentiate the role of the various
protocols in facilitating the transfer of
data across a layered communication
network.
Doing projects/assignments, and Hands-on
experience, in the Computer Lab, Exams and
quizzes.
Reading chapters, take quizzes, Discussion,
Exams and projects.

Identify the fundamentals of network security
and network management

Design a small–scaled computer
network.
Academic integrity
Examination
Disabilities
Withdrawal
Do projects in the Computer Lab as group and
presentation.
POLICIES AND CONDUCT OF COURSE
Students are expected to comply with the provisions of Section III, "Student
Responsibilities," of the Columbus State University Student Handbook. This
specifically includes the sections on "Academic Irregularity," and "Conduct
Irregularity." In particular, the Columbus State University Student Handbook
states:
No student shall give or receive assistance in the preparation of any
assignment, essay, laboratory report, or examination to be submitted as a
requirement for any academic course in such a way that the submitted work can
no longer be considered the personal effort of the student submitting the work.
Examination will include MC and problem solving questions. The exact format
of exams will be explained in the class before the schedule dates. Make-up
exams will be permitted only if caused by illness and if approved in advance.
ADMINISTRATION
ADA statement: If you have a documented disability as described by the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) that
may require you to need assistance attaining accessibility to instructional
content to meet course requirements, we recommend that you contact the
Office of Disability Services in the Academic Support Center (Tucker Hall,
568-2330) as soon as possible. It is then your responsibility to contact and meet
with the instructor. The Office of Disability Services can assist you and the
instructor in formulating a reasonable accommodations plan and provide
support in developing appropriate accommodations for your disability. Course
requirements will not be waived but accommodations may be made to assist
you to meet the requirements. Technical support may also be available to meet
your specific need.
In accordance with Board of Regents' policy, a grade of "W" will be assigned
for withdrawal forms submitted to the Registrar by the "W" Grade Deadline .
A grade of "WF" will be assigned for withdrawal forms submitted to the
Registrar after the deadline. Note that you can drop a course on-line now by
submitting the Request for Withdrawal form in ISIS.
Tentative MISM 4145 Class Schedule - Fall 2013*
Meeting Date
Topic
Weeks 1 & 2
8/12 – 8/21
Course Orientation + Create groups
Chapter 1. Welcome to the cloud
Weeks 3 & 4
8/26 - 9/4
Week 5
9/9 – 9/16
Chapter 2. Network Standards.
Labor Day Holiday (9/2) – No Class
Chapter 3. Network Security
Assignment 2 and
Quiz 2 due date 9/9
Assignment 3 and
Quiz 3 due date 9/23
Week 6
9/23 - 9/30
Week 7
10/2 - 10/9
Week 8
10/14 - 10/16
Chapter 4. Network Management
Assignment 4 and
Quiz 4 due date 10/2
Chapter 5. Wired Ethernet
Assignment 5 and
Quiz 5 due date 10/15
Midterm Exam from
Chapters 1-5.
Weeks 9 & 10
10/16 - 10/23
10/7 -10/8 – Fall Break No Class
Chapter 6. Wireless
Assignment 6 and
Quiz 6 due date 10/28
Week 11
10/28 – 11/4
Chapter 7. Wireless
Assignment 7 and
Quiz 7 due date 11/6
Week 12
11/6 - 11/13
Chapter 8. TCP/IP
Assignment 8 and
Quiz 8 due date 11/18
Week 13
11/18 - 11/20
Chapter 9. TCP/IP Internetworking
Assignment 9 and
Quiz 9 due date 11/25
Week 14
11/25 - 12/2
Week 15 & 16
Chapter 10. Wid Area Networks
Assignment 10 and
Quiz 10 due date 12/3
Get ready for Final Exam
Midterm Exam (10/14)
11/27 – 11/29 – Thanksgiving Holiday – No class.
Assignments/Project/Quiz
/Group presentation on due
date
Assignment 1 and
Quiz 1 due date 8/26
Week 17
Last day of class
Get ready for Final Exam
12/2
Wed., December XX at 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Final Exam
* Schedule subjects to change. Always use CourgarView Course website Calendar for accurate
assignment/project due date.