TOURO COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS
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COURSE TITLE:
COURSE NUMBER:
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CREDIT HOURS:
DEVELOPER:
LAST UPDATE:
Academic Computing
Business Data Communications
MCO/GCO 353
MCO/GCO 104
3
Joseph Herbst
August 31, 2003
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course:

defines "Data Communications" and related terminology

presents real world examples of Data Communications describes network components and
their corresponding functions

explains data flow throughout a network

generates a keen understanding of how "connection" and "communication" are achieved in a
network
COURSE/DEPARTMENTAL OBJECTIVES
The student will:




Discover the field of Data Communications
Understand the terminology related to analog/digital concepts, communication elements, and
networks
Develop an understanding of how information flows throughout a network, from sender to
receiver
Develop an understanding of the technology upon which data communications is based.
COURSE/INSTITUTIONAL OBJECTIVES
The student will:


Broaden the students technological perspective to anticipate and appreciate state of the art
technology
Promote critical, analytical and quantitative competencies and thinking
COURSE CONTENT
Lesson
Objectives
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2
3
4
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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Data Communications Overview & History
The OSI Model - Standard for Network Design
Introduction to Computer Networks
Transmission Media-Bound Media
Transmission Media-Radiated Media
Telecommunications - Public/Private networks
Transmission Media Connections
The OSI Physical Layer
The OSI Data Link Layer
Discussion of Network Lower Layer Protocols
The OSI Network Layer
The OSI Transport/Session/Presentation Layers
The OSI Application Layer
Discussion of Network Upper Layer Protocols
LAN Design and Management Issues
Final Exam on Entire Course Material
HARDWARE/SOFTWARE/MATERIALS REQUIREMENTS:
CBT courses available on the school server as well as from the publisher.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
The course is heavily based upon the class lectures. In addition there will be reading material
assigned from the text and handouts. Homework will be given weekly and reviewed after a
week's time. Attendance is important as well as class participation.
There will be two examinations in addition to the Departmental final exam and a technological
project.
GRADING GUIDELINES
The grades are based primarily upon the exams 35%, Project 20%,Final 30%, Homework and
class participation 15%. The overall participation in class as well as diligence in following up on
specific advanced topics is a strong overriding factor for the grade as well.
METHODOLOGY
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The Instructor should discuss and present the current lesson using a white board, a large screen
monitor and CD-ROM (displaying audio and video), an projector, and written handouts (relating
to the current lecture). After the Instructor's lecture, a short in-class assignment will be
distributed to the Students; Students will complete and submit these assignments during the
current class.
Where the CBT’s are available, the Instructor should then explain the lab assignment to be
completed by the Students on the workstations in the Computer Lab; lab assignments consist of
graphic tutorials and review questions, reinforcing the current lesson.
At the end of the current class, the Instructor will assign and explain the homework assignment
consisting of pages to be read in the textbook and review questions at the end of the chapter (in
the textbook). Assignments should be written and submitted at the beginning of the next class.
The Instructor will grade all submitted assignments, and either review answers or attach answer
keys. During the following class, the Instructor will orally review questions (as necessary) from
the previous class' assignments.
Written review questions should be assigned for homework; if available, CBT’s should be
assigned for lab sessions. During the lab session, the students should complete the assigned
Networking Technologies CBT’s. Note that although the CBT’s in the lab correspond to a former
version of Novell's Networking Technologies, the topics presented in the CBT’s are still relevant
to the topics presented in the course. To receive credit for the lab session, the student should
submit at least 5 written questions from the CBT’s practice session..
COURSE TEXT(S)
Title:
Author:
Pub. Date:
Publisher:
ISBN #:
Business Data Communications, Fifth Edition
David A. Stamper
2000
The Benjamin/Cummings Publishing Company, Inc.
0-8053-7719-0
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Title:
Author:
Pub. Date:
Publisher:
ISBN #:
Business Data Communications, Introductory Concepts and Techniques
Shelly, Cashman, Serwarka
1999
Course Technology
0-7895-4287-0
RELATED WEB SITES
The list of related web sites will change with the change in technology. An updated list will
accompany the lectures as necessary.
ATTENDANCE & MAKE-UP POLICIES
3
Attendance and class participation are important. Much of the lecture is tailored to the student
material and is backed up by text. If a student knows that a class will be missed, one should
contact a classmate and get as much of the lecture ASAP.
Should a student miss an exam, it usually can be made up within one week. No makeup test can
be given once the test has been graded, returned and reviewed.
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS
Homework will be assigned as the class progresses. Since the lectures evolve in a structured the
homework will be based upon the competencies developed and grasped during the lecture. Some
formal questions from the text will also be assigned.
ENTRANCE COMPETENCIES
The student should be in their second year with a basic competence level at computer operations
and good computer literacy. They should be ready to do a fair amount of work at their own
initiative. Some level of math and logic skills is required. Some technical knowledge would be
helpful but is not required
COURSE EXPECTATIONS
During the course, the student will develop fundamental understanding of data communications
terms and technology. In addition to these fundamentals an emphasis will be placed on the
student’s ability to analyze current technologies and data communications systems as related to
basic technological fundamentals. The student will be encouraged to use self initiative to
appreciate state of the art data communications systems and the effectiveness of their potential
solutions.
EXIT COMPETENCIES
The student will have a basic set of data communications fundamentals. The student will be
confident when utilizing these technologies in taking advanced data communications courses,
possibly applying them toward Certifications in Data Communications, as well as evaluating
advanced and changing technologies when implementing them in real world solutions.
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TOURO COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS
LANDER COLLEGE
DEPARTMENT:
COURSE TITLE:
COURSE NUMBER:
PREREQUISITES:
CREDIT HOURS:
SEMESTER:
Academic Computing
Business Data Communications
MCO/GCO 353
MCO/GCO 104
3
Spring 2004
CLASS INFORMATION
CLASS CODE:
SCHEDULE:
LOCATION:
FINAL EXAM DATE:
MCO 353 BB
M,W 9:25, 10:30
Avenue J Campus, RM C102
June 11 8:30 PM
INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION
Instructor Name:
Email Address:
Contact Phone:
Office Location/Hours:
Joseph Herbst
jherbst3@netzero.net
(718) 252 7800 X210
Avenue J Campus, Mon, Wed 8:10-9:15
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course:

defines "Data Communications" and related terminology

presents real world examples of Data Communications describes network components and
their corresponding functions

explains data flow throughout a network

generates a keen understanding of how "connection" and "communication" are achieved in a
network
COURSE/DEPARTMENTAL OBJECTIVES
The student will:


Discover the field of Data Communications
Understand the terminology related to analog/digital concepts, communication elements, and
networks
1


Develop an understanding of how information flows throughout a network, from sender to
receiver
Develop an understanding of the technology upon which data communications is based.
HARDWARE/SOFTWARE/MATERIALS REQUIREMENTS:
CBT courses available on the school server as well as from the publisher.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
The course is heavily based upon the class lectures. In addition there will be reading material
assigned from the text and handouts. Homework will be given weekly and reviewed after a
week's time. Attendance is important as well as class participation.
There will be two examinations in addition to the Departmental final exam and a technological
project.
GRADING GUIDELINES
The grades are based primarily upon the exams 35%, Project 20%,Final 30%, Homework and
class participation 15%. The overall participation in class as well as diligence in following up on
specific advanced topics is a strong overriding factor for the grade as well.
COURSE TEXT(S)
Title:
Author:
Pub. Date:
Publisher:
ISBN #:
Business Data Communications, Fifth Edition
David A. Stamper
2000
The Benjamin/Cummings Publishing Company, Inc.
0-8053-7719-0
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Title:
Author:
Pub. Date:
Publisher:
ISBN #:
Business Data Communications, Introductory Concepts and Techniques
Shelly, Cashman, Serwarka
1999
Course Technology
0-7895-4287-0
2
COURSE CONTENT
Week of
Lesson
Objectives
11-Feb
18-Feb
25-Feb
3-Mar
10-Mar
17-Mar
24-Mar
31-Mar
7-Apr
14-Apr
21-Apr
28-Apr
5-May
12-May
19-May
26-May
2-Jun
2-Jun
9-Jun
1
Data Communications Overview & History
2
The OSI Model - Standard for Network Design
3
Introduction to Computer Networks
4
Transmission Media-Bound Media
4
Transmission Media-Radiated Media
5
Telecommunications - Public/Private networks
6
Transmission Media Connections
7
The OSI Physical Layer
test
NO Class
NO Class
8
The OSI Data Link Layer
9
Discussion of Network Lower Layer Protocols
10
The OSI Network Layer
11
The OSI Transport/Session/Presentation Layers
12
The OSI Application Layer
test
NO Class
13
Discussion of Network Upper Layer Protocols
14
LAN Design and Management Issues
Final Exam on Entire Course Material
RELATED WEB SITES
The list of related web sites will change with the change in technology. An updated list will
accompany the lectures as necessary.
ATTENDANCE & MAKE-UP POLICIES
Attendance and class participation are important. Much of the lecture is tailored to the student
material and is backed up by text. If a student knows that a class will be missed, one should
contact a classmate and get as much of the lecture ASAP.
Should a student miss an exam, it usually can be made up within one week. No makeup test can
be given once the test has been graded, returned and reviewed.
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS
3
Homework will be assigned as the class progresses. Since the lectures evolve in a structured the
homework will be based upon the competencies developed and grasped during the lecture. Some
formal questions from the text will also be assigned.
ENTRANCE COMPETENCIES
The student should be in their second year with a basic competence level at computer operations
and good computer literacy. They should be ready to do a fair amount of work at their own
initiative. Some level of math and logic skills is required. Some technical knowledge would be
helpful but is not required
COURSE EXPECTATIONS
During the course, the student will develop fundamental understanding of data communications
terms and technology. In addition to these fundamentals an emphasis will be placed on the
student’s ability to analyze current technologies and data communications systems as related to
basic technological fundamentals. The student will be encouraged to use self initiative to
appreciate state of the art data communications systems and the effectiveness of their potential
solutions.
EXIT COMPETENCIES
The student will have a basic set of data communications fundamentals. The student will be
confident when utilizing these technologies in taking advanced data communications courses,
possibly applying them toward Certifications in Data Communications, as well as evaluating
advanced and changing technologies when implementing them in real world solutions.
4