IS 656
Computer
Network Technologies
Fall 2001
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:
n Describe the elements of
communications systems
n Explain the commonly used networking topologies
n Understand the concept of protocols
n Explain the function of the various network components
n Determine appropriate
network architecture for a LAN
n Understand the state of
the data communications industry and major issues facing the industry’s
constituent components
n 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
Applied Data Communications:
A Business Oriented Approach, 3rd edition
James E. Goldman and Phillip T.
Rawles
John Wiley & Sons, 2001
IV. Tentative course outline and assignments
Date Topics Assignments
21 Aug Introduction
to the class
Introduction
of participants
The
data communications industry Chapter
1
28 Aug Voice
communications concepts and technology Chapter
2
4 Sep Data
communications concepts Chapter 3
11 Sep Basic
data communications technology Chapter 4
18 Sep Local
area network architectures Chapter
5
25 Sep Local
area network hardware Chapter 6
2 Oct Local
area network communications protocols and operating systems Chapter
7
9 Oct Wide
area networking concepts, architectures, and services Chapter 8
16 Oct Internetworking Chapter 9
23 Oct Visit
to MU computing/network facilities in Drinko Library
led
by Allen Taylor (No video link)
30 Oct Remote
access and wireless networking Chapter 10
6 Nov The
network development life cycle Chapter
11
13 Nov Network
management Chapter 12
20 Nov ¶ ¶ ¶ ¶ No Class, Fall Break ¶ ¶ ¶ ¶
27 Nov Network
security Chapter 13
4 Dec Group
project preparation
11 Dec Project
presentations