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Comprehensive Network Example

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Course Description:

An introduction to data networking, in both LAN and WAN environments, with an emphasis on hands-on projects and participation. Students will participate in hands-on configuration during class-time utilizing Cisco network equipment in a test-lab environment.

Assigned readings will be made available on the course website. Concepts found in the course readings are designed to reinforce hands-on practical experience in class, and vice versa.

Course Objectives:

At the completion of the course the students will be able to:

1. Understand basic concepts in internetworking.
2. Use common network utilities to diagnose and troubleshoot network connectivity problems.
3. Be able to configure Cisco 1700 series routers and Catalyst 1900 series Ethernet Switches.
4. Be familiar with Cisco IOS 12.1.
5. Configure networking on desktop computers in a LAN environment, (specifically under Windows XP, Mac OS X, and Solaris).
6. Be familiar with common network-based services, such as SMTP, POP and IMAP, HTTP, HTTPS, DNS, FTP, SSH, Telnet, DHCP, NFS, NetBIOS.
7. Be familiar with network security issues, such as firewalls and access control, encryption and SSL, Denial of Service attacks, Trojan Horses, Sniffers, Port Scanners, Buffer Overflows, and wireless LAN security.
8. Be familiar with emerging wireless LAN standards, such as 802.11b.
9. Collaboratively approach network design issues.

SLIS Objectives:

This course supports the technology-oriented curriculum of the school. Familiarity with network design and implementation issues, as well as familiarity with the underlying network technologies, will help information professionals in their interactions with technology support staff, as well as assist in comprehension of overall management issues involved in network design, implementation, and maintenance.

Texts:

Selected Book Chapters: Readings will be made available on the course website through the Course Calendar/Outline. Readings will be assigned during class or via email.

Grading:

Grading will be on a pass/no-pass basis. Attendance is key, since the majority of projects will be done during class-time.

Several homework assignments will be given which will require you to remotely connect to and work with the network equipment. Comprehensive instructions will be given for these assignments.

Class will be conducted in a collaborative fashion, with discussion occuring as needed and questions answered as they arise during the hands-on projects.

PLEASE NOTE: Class readings are also critical, and students will be expected to complete the readings as assigned. Class discussion and hands-on exercizes will in part be based on the assigned readings.

FINAL: The Final exam will be comprised of two parts and is worth 20% of your grade. The first part is a multiple-choice exam based on the readings. The second part will be a practical exam in which you will be required to build a network from the ground up.