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Applied Data Communications: A Business Oriented Approach, 3rd edition James E. Goldman and Phillip T. Rawles John Wiley & Sons, 2001 |
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IS 656
Tom Hankins, instructor Phones: 800-642-9842, x2044 or 304-746-2044 (w)
E-mail: thankins@marshall.edu 304-562-0321 (h) Fax: 304-746-2063
I. Purpose and objectives
This course is an introduction to the design and management of data communication networks. Those who complete it successfully will be able to:
■ Describe the elements of communications systems
■ Explain the commonly used networking topologies
■ Understand the concept of protocols
■ Explain the function of the various network components
■ Determine appropriate network architecture for a LAN
■ Understand the state of the data communications industry and major issues facing the industry’s constituent components
■ Understand the relationship of network analysis and design to information systems analysis and design
II. Course requirements and grades
Attend class. Read the assigned material, including the case studies, before coming to class. Be prepared to present assigned topics. Submit all assignments.
Prerequisites: You are expected to be familiar with using personal computers and the basic categories of PC applications software.
Grades will be based on exams, class and homework assignments done individually or in small groups, class presentations of assigned material, and class participation. Grading will necessarily be somewhat subjective. The quality and professionalism of your written material will be major factors in your grades.
In assigning grades I use the following guide: An 'A' indicates work of distinction at the graduate level; 'B' indicates competent and acceptable work, and a grade of 'C' indicates work below the expected standards for graduate students.
III. Text
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Applied Data Communications: A Business Oriented Approach, 3rd edition James E. Goldman and Phillip T. Rawles John Wiley & Sons, 2001 |
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IV. Tentative course outline and assignments
Date Topics Assignments
28 Aug Introduction to the class
Introduction of participants
The data communications industry Chapter 1
4 Sep Voice communications concepts and technology Chapter 2
11 Sep Data communications concepts Chapter 3
18 Sep Basic data communications technology Chapter 4
25 Sep Local area network architectures Chapter 5
2 Oct Local area network hardware Chapter 6
9 Oct Local area network communications protocols and operating systems Chapter 7
16 Oct Wide area networking concepts, architectures, and services Chapter 8
23 Oct Internetworking Chapter 9
Remote access and wireless networking Chapter 10
30 Oct Visit to MU computing/network facilities in Drinko Library
(No video link)
6 Nov The network development life cycle Chapter 11
13 Nov Network management Chapter 12
20 Nov Network security Chapter 13
27 Nov ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ No Class, Thanksgiving Break ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
4 Dec Group project preparation
11 Dec Group project presentations