Wentworth Institute of Technology
Comp 218 – Networks, Services, and the World Wide Web
Spring 2012
Instructor:
Lisa MacLean
Dobbs Hall 006-G
(617) 989-4122
Email: macleanl@wit.edu
Web site: www.professormaclean.com
Office Hours: TBA
Grading:
Attendance and Class Participation: 10%
Laboratory Assignments: 10%
In-class Exams: 50%
Research Project: 10%
Final Exam: 20%
There will be weekly laboratory assignments, four in-class examinations and a final
examination. No make-ups for exams will be given except in documented cases of illness
or other emergency. Homework and lab assignments will be due on the dates specified in
class. Late assignments will be docked ten points per day after the due date.
I use the Wentworth Grading Scale. See your course catalog for definitions of each grade.
Grade
Numerical Weight
A
4.00
96-100
A-
3.67
92-95
B+
3.33
88-91
B
3.00
84-87
B-
2.67
80-83
C+
2.33
76-79
C
2.00
72-75
C-
1.67
68-71
D+
1.33
64-67
D
1.00
60-63
F
0.00
Less than 60
COMP 218 Network Services & WWW Course description
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All written work submitted for this class must meet the Standards for English I. Poorly
written work will be returned to you, without a grade, for revision. Students are
encouraged to use the Writing Center facility for help polishing their written work.
Wentworth Institute of Technology prohibits the use of cellular telephones when class is
in session. All cellular telephones and pagers must be turned off prior to class.
MY LAPTOP POLICY: I reserve the right to prohibit laptop use whenever lecture is in
progress.
ACADEMIC SUPPORT: The Learning Center (TLC) assists all Wentworth students
with academic challenges in the areas of math, science, technical courses specific to
majors, and writing. The TLC is a supportive and safe learning environment for students
looking to improve or maintain their academic standing. In this student-based learning
environment, students can receive individual help with their studies, meet and work in
study groups, or go on-line to find resources to assist them in meeting their goals for
academic success. It includes tutors in many subjects, online writing assistance and
workshops. Make appointments at www.wit.edu/academics/resources or through
Lconnect.
ACADEMIC HONESTY STATEMENT: Students at Wentworth are expected to be
honest and forthright in their academic endeavors. Academic dishonesty includes
cheating, inventing false information or citations, plagiarism, tampering with computers,
destroying other people’s studio property, or academic misconduct (Academic Catalog).”
See your catalogue for a full explanation.
STUDENT ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT: All work turned in for this class is
expected to be original. Original means: not copied from another person, web site, or
textbook, and not handed in to any other instructor for any other class. Cheating during
exams will not be tolerated. Work, or any portion of a work, failing any of these tests
will receive a grade of 0 and there will be no makeup.
DISABILITY SERVICES STATEMENT: Any student who thinks s/he may require a
disability-related accommodation for this course should contact me privately to discuss
your specific needs. Disability Services coordinates reasonable accommodations for
students with documented disabilities. They are located in Watson Hall 003 (The
Counseling Center) and can be contacted at 617-989-4390 or counseling@wit.edu. For
more information on acceptable documentation and the Disability Services process, visit
the Disability Services website at www.wit.edu/disabilityservices
ATTENDANCE POLICY: In accordance with Wentworth Policy, all students missing
five class sessions will be given a written attendance warning. After seven absences, the
student may be withdrawn at the discretion of the instructor. Students not withdrawn will
find their grades lowered. It is the responsibility of the student to be aware of missed
work and to obtain missed class material.
COMP 218 Network Services & WWW Course description
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COLLEGE OF THE FENWAY STUDENTS: If you are enrolled in this course
through COF Cross Registration, notify your course instructor. Please provide her/him
with your email address to be sure that you receive course information in a timely way.
You should also discuss how to access online applications that might be used in the
course.
CLASSROOM DISRUPTIONS: Students disrupting the class in any manner or failing
to follow the instructor’s directions will be asked to leave. Students asked to leave will
not receive credit for that day’s attendance.
DROP/ADD: The drop/add period for day students ends on Friday of the first week of
classes. Dropping and/or adding courses is done online. Courses dropped in this period
are removed from the student’s record. Courses to be added that require written
permission, e.g. closed courses, must be done using a Drop/Add form that is available in
the Student Service Center. Non-attendance does not constitute dropping a course. If a
student has registered for a course and subsequently withdraws or receives a failing grade
in its prerequisite, then the student must drop that course. In some cases, the student will
be dropped from that course by the Registrar. However, it is the student’s responsibility
to make sure that he or she meets the course prerequisites and to drop a course if the
student has not successfully completed the prerequisite. The student must see his or her
academic advisor or academic department head for schedule revision and to discuss the
impact of the failed or withdrawn course on the student’s degree status.
A. Course Information
COMP 218 Network Services & WWW
Semester Hours:
Programs Used in:
Pre/Co-requisites:
Prerequisite For:
Lab Facilities Needed:
Course Coordinator
3 Hours Recitation / 2 Hours Lab / 4 Total Credits
BCOS / BCNS
L MacLean
B. Catalog Description:
The course is an introduction to local and wide area networks including technical
aspects of the Internet and the development of web applications.
C. Textbook/Reference/Other Material
Required
Network+ Guide to Networks, 5th edition, Tamara Dean, Course Technology.
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D. Topics - Course Schedule
Week Lecture Topic
1
Course Introduction
2
Database structures
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Reading
Chapter 1
The Internet
Standards in Data Communications & Networking
Packets and Frames
Services of the Web
Parts of a Network
Parts of a Network
Transmission Media & Technologies- Guided
Transmission Media & Technologies- Unguided
LAN and WAN connectivity
Topologies
Application Partitioning
The back end of web-enabled apps
Review for Final Exam
Final Exam
Chapters 2 & 4
Chapter 2
Chapter 7
Chapter 5
Chapter 5
Chapter 3
Chapter 3
Chapter 7
Chapter 6
E. Course Goals and Learning Objectives
The course is an introduction to local and wide area networks including technical aspects
of the Internet and the development of web applications.
Learning Objectives: To familiarize students with the structure upon which networks
are managed and applications stored.
F. Assessment Plan - Correlating selected outcomes to topics and
assessment measures.
b
c
Level
ABET
letter
Outcome
Topics Measures
(weeks)
An ability to analyze a
A 2
problem, and identify and
define the computing
requirements appropriate to
its solution.
An ability to design,
A 4
implement and evaluate a
computer-based system,
process, component, or
75% of students will complete
laboratory assignments within the
given time period correctly.
Two-thirds of students will
successfully complete a final exam in
which they design a system to a set of
specifications.
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Level
ABET
letter
Outcome
Topics Measures
(weeks)
program to meet desired
needs.
i
An ability to use current
A 4
techniques, skills, and tools
necessary for computing
practice.
k[IT] An ability to identify and
A 6
analyze user needs and take
them into account in the
selection, creation,
evaluation and
administration of computerbased systems.
m[IT] An understanding of best
A 2
practices and standards and
their application.
Students will all complete a research
assignment on current technology
using technology.
Two-thirds of students will complete a
series of progressively difficult
laboratory assignments with a grade of
B or better.
All students should be able to speak
coherently in class on topics
introduced in lecture and labs and
defend their views to others.
For a computer science program
G. Estimate Curriculum Category Content (Semester hours)
Area
Core
Advanced
Area
Core
Algorithms
5
Data Structures
3
Software
0
Programming
5
Design
Languages
Comp. Arch.
20
For an information technology program
H. Estimate Curriculum Category Content (Semester hours)
Area
Core
Advanced
Area
Human
5
Programming
computer
interaction
Information
5
Networking
management
Web systems
10
Information
and
assurance and
technologies
security
System
10
System
administration
integration and
& maintenance
architecture
COMP 218 Network Services & WWW Course description
Core
3
Advanced
Advanced
20
10
5
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