CISK 348.110 Spring 2014 1/10/14
Texas A&M University - Central Texas
CISK348.110 Network Architecture and Design
Room 307 TTH 7:00pm to 8:15pm
Instructor: Mr. Mark Winans
Office:
Phone: (254)526-1627
Email: mwinans@ct.tamus.edu
Office Hours: 6:45pm – 7:00pm, MW or by appointment
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1.0 Course Overview
A study of network architecture, industry standards and communications protocols, the placement of
networking devices and components, transmission media selection, logical and physical topologies,
data transmission, and structured cabling for local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks
(WANs). Network designs will include required components and address services as specified in an
industry specific Request for proposal (RFP). Application exercises will include preparing and
presenting a design proposal in response to an RFP and installation, configuration, testing and
troubleshooting of WAN/LAN wiring interface technologies.
2.0 Objectives of Course
2.1 Describe the network analysis, architecture, and design processes.
2.2 Identify network analysis, architecture, and design process components.
2.3 Describe the tactical and strategic significance of network analysis, architecture, and design.
2.4 Describe the analysis requirements.
2.5 Identify the network analysis process.
2.6 Identify and characterize traffic flows.
2.7 Discuss the relationship between and within network components.
2.8 Demonstrate proficiency in IP addressing and routing.
2.9 Describe network management and methodologies.
2.10 Describe network performance.
2.11 Identify mechanisms used to achieve optimal network performance.
2.12 Identify the various security mechanisms required in networks.
2.13 Determine the relationship between security mechanisms and network architecture.
2.14 Conduct research
2.15 Demonstrate proficiency in network design processes.
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3.0 Required Textbooks, Supplies, and Reading
3.1 Text:
McCabe, James D. Network Analysis, Architecture, and Design. 3rd Ed. Boston: Morgan Kaufman
Publisher’s ISBN: 978-0-12-370480-1.
Note: a student of this institution is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from a
university-affiliated bookstore.
4.0 Course Requirements
4.1 Some submitted assignments require a printed hard copy of the assignment. I use the printed
copy to return my comments and your grade. All assignments may also require file submission.
4.2 All assignments are due at the beginning of class on the specified due date. A penalty of -10
points per class meeting day is applied to the submission of late assignments. Assignments later than
1 week will not be accepted and will receive a grade of zero.
4.3 Attendance is required for all in-class quizzes and examinations. Missed examinations will receive
a grade of zero. Only students who present a compelling and documented explanation may arrange
for a make-up examination. You are responsible for all material missed during an absence. I urge you
to be present for all exams, stay current with assignments, and submit your work on time.
5.0 Grading
Chapter Exercises (100 points) 10%
Research Paper (150 points) 15%
Group Project (250 points) 25%
Quizzes (100 points) 10%
Mid Term Exam (200 points) 20%
Final Exam (200 points) 20%
Total (1000 points) 100%
A = 100 - 90%
B = 89 - 80%
C = 79 - 70%
D = 69 - 60%
F = 59 - 0%
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6.0 Course Calendar
Key dates:
Week Class Date
1/13
1
2/26
3/3
3/5
3/17
3/19
3/24
3/26
3/31
4/2
4/7
4/9
4/14
4/16
4/21
4/23
Class Activity
Introductions
Networking Concepts Review
Textbook: Chapter 10
Networking Concepts Review,
Textbook: Chapter 1
MLK Holiday
Textbook: Chapter 1
Begin Group Project –Analysis
Textbook: Chapter 2
Textbook: Chapter 2
Textbook: Chapter 3
Textbook: Chapter 3
Textbook: Chapter 3
Textbook: Chapter 4
Textbook: Chapter 4
Textbook: Chapter 4
Textbook: Chapter 5
Group Project –Architecture
Textbook: Chapter 5
Textbook: Chapter 5
Mid Term Exam (Ch 1–4)
Textbook: Chapter 6
Textbook: Chapter 6
Textbook: Chapter 6
Textbook: Chapter 7
Textbook: Chapter7
Textbook: Chapter 8
Textbook: Chapter8
Textbook: Chapter 9
Textbook: Chapter 9
Textbook: Chapter 10
Textbook: Chapter10
Textbook: Chapter10
4/28
4/30
5/5
5/7
Project Presentations
Project Presentations
Comprehensive Course Review
Final Exam
1/15
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
1/20
1/22
1/27
1/29
2/3
2/5
2/10
2/12
2/17
2/19
2/24
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Assignments
Due Date
Networking Concepts Review
sheet
Ch 1 Quiz
Analysis draft
Ch 1 Exercise 3 & 7.
Ch 2 Quiz
Ch 2 Exercise 2, 3, & 9.
1/23
Ch 3 Quiz
Ch 3 Exercises 1 & 3.
2/11
2/12
Ch 4 Quiz
Ch 4 Exercise 1 & 6.
Architecture draft
2/20
2/24
Ch 5 Quiz
In Class
Ch 5 Exercise 3 & 6.
3/4
3/7
3/17
Ch 6 Quiz
Ch 6 Exercise 1, 2, 3, & 6.
Ch 7 Quiz
Ch 7 Exercise 5 & 6.
Ch 8 Quiz
Ch 8 Exercise 5 & 8.
Ch 9 Quiz
Ch 9 Exercise 2 & 4.
3/25
3/26
4/1
4/2
4/8
4/9
4/15
4/16
Ch 10 Quiz
Ch 10 Exercise 1, 4, & 7.
Research Paper Due
4/25
1/29
1/30
2/3
4/28*
4/28*
Final Exam
5/7
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*Completed group project due 4/28/14 by 6:30pm and submitted electronically though Blackboard.
7.0 Drop Policy
If you discover that you need to drop this class, you must go to the Records Office and ask for the
necessary paperwork. Professors cannot drop students; this is always the responsibility of the
student. The record’s office will give a deadline for which the form must be returned, completed, and
signed. Once you return the signed form to the records office and wait 24 hours, you must go into
Duck Trax and confirm that you are no longer enrolled. Follow up with the records office immediately
if you are still enrolled in the course. You are to attend class until the procedure is complete to avoid
penalty for absence. Should you miss the deadline or fail to follow the procedure, you will receive an
F in the course.
8.0 Academic Integrity
Texas A&M University - Central Texas expects all students to maintain high standards of personal and
scholarly conduct. Students found responsible of academic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary
action. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on an examination or other
academic work, plagiarism, collusion, and the abuse of resource materials. The faculty member is
responsible for initiating action for each case of academic dishonesty and report the incident to the
Associate Director of Student Conduct. More information can be found at
http://www.tamuct.edu/departments/studentconduct/facultyresources.php.
9.0 Disability Services
If you have or believe you have a disability and wish to self-identify, you can do so by providing
documentation to the Disability Support Coordinator. Students are encouraged to seek information
about accommodations to help assure success in their courses. Please contact Vanessa Snyder at
(254) 501-5836 or visit Founder's Hall 114. Additional information can be found at
http://www.tamuct.edu/departments/disabilitysupport/index.php.
10.0 Tutoring
Tutoring is available to all TAMUCT students, both on-campus and online. Subjects tutored include
Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, and Writing (APA). Tutors are available at the Tutoring
Center in Founder's Hall, Room 204, and also in the Library in the North Building. Visit
www.ct.tamus.edu/AcademicSupport and click "Tutoring Support" for tutor schedules and contact
info. If you have questions, need to schedule a tutoring session, or if you're interested in becoming a
tutor, contact Academic Support Programs at 254-501-5830 or by emailing
cecilia.morales@ct.tamus.edu .
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11.0 Library Services
INFORMATION LITERACY focuses on research skills which prepare individuals to live and work in an
information-centered society. Librarians will work with students in the development of critical
reasoning, ethical use of information, and the appropriate use of secondary research techniques.
Help may include, yet is not limited to: exploration of information resources such as library
collections and services, identification of subject databases and scholarly journals, and execution of
effective search strategies. Library Resources are outlined and accessed at.
http://www.tarleton.edu/centraltexas/departments/library/
12.0 Policies
Attendance and participation are two key components leading to you success in this course. While I
do understand that there may be on occasion circumstances that prevent attendance, it is your
responsibility to find out was missed and make up work as needed.
I reserve the right to amend this syllabus at any time in an effort to facilitate the learning experience.
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