MIS 4336 Networks and Data Communication. Spring 2016

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1 MIS 4336 Networks and Data Communication Spring 2016 Provides an in-depth knowledge of data communications and networking requirements including networking and telecommunications technologies, hardware, and software. Management of telecommunications networks, cost-benefit analysis, and evaluation of connectivity options are also covered. Prerequisites: Management Information Systems 3343 and senior standing Course Objectives Students will gain an in-depth knowledge of computer networking and data communications, including, but not limited to, networking and telecommunications technologies. The course will lay emphasis on analysis and design of networking systems and applications used in business enterprises. Common Learning Goals: Knowledge of contemporary theory and practice in MIS. Competency in interpersonal, oral, and written communications in a systems environment or an applied problem. Proficiency in analytical thinking, critical analysis, creativity and problem-solving as applied to MIS problems, case study, or other applied problem. Knowledge of basic international business and globalization concepts associated with the support of commerce in an applied problem or case study. Acceptable ethical awareness and moral reasoning applied to a MIS problem, issue or case study. Implementation of Goals: Lecture, homework assignments, exams, and hands-on exercises. Required Textbooks: Introduction to Networking Basics, 2nd ed., Ciccarelli et al, Wiley, ISBN , Additional online instructional and reference texts will be utilized.

2 Grading: and above A Exams (2) 30% B Quizzes 10% C Final Exam 15% D Lab Exercises 20% Below F Project/Presentations 15% Classparticipation* 10% % * Class participation includes (among other things) punctual attendance, arriving on time for lectures, p roviding discussion in class, not being disruptive, etc. Students with 2 unexcused absences will be penali zed at least half of their class participation grade. Students missing 5 or more lectures will lose all class p articipation points. Tardiness will also affect your participation points. Class Meetings: Section 010, M 6pm 8:50pm, RAS 111 Instructor: Justin Thornton Justin.d.thornton@gmail.com Phone: (325) Note: Other material may be added as the course progresses. If you miss a class, consult a classmate as to the material covered during your absence. Teaching Methods: Most class sessions will incorporate a combination of short lectures and in-class problem solving exercises and labs. Videos and guest lecture may be incorporated. Material from the text and outside sources will also be covered during lectures. Blackboard: All materials will be distributed on the Internet via Blackboard. Students are responsible to download, print, and bring the required materials to class. Blackboard will also be used as a supplementary medium of communication, interaction, testing, and discussion. Your access to Blackboard will be available up to and including the date and time of the final exam.

3 Class Participation: Class participation will count towards 10% of a student s overall grade in the course. Students are encouraged to actively participate in these in-class discussions, exercises using tools and concepts from the text and other materials provided by the Instructor. In-class Individual Problem Solving Exercises: There will be several individual in-class problem solving exercises. Students are encouraged to actively participate in these in-class exercises (using tools and concepts from the text and other materials provided by the Instructor) as performance will be assessed towards class participation. Exams: There will be two exams during the regular semester, each worth 15% and one final exam worth 15%. Homework Assignments: There will be 4-5 homework assignments. Students will work on assignments on an individual basis and turn in their work on the due date during the start of the lecture. Late assignments will not be accepted since we will be going over the assignment in class on the day it s due. Team Project Submission and Project Presentation: Students will be required to complete a team project. Full instructions for the project and project deliverables will be provided by the Instructor when class is in session during the 2nd week of the semester. The submitted projects are to be presented in class on the date assigned in the course schedule. Students will be required to submit several deliverables during the course of the semester. Late submission of any project deliverable is NOT acceptable under any circumstances. Accommodation: If you have a disability which may impair your ability to successfully complete this course, please contac t the Associate Dean of Student Life during the first week of class. Students with medical, psychological, learning or other disabilities desiring academic adjustments, accommodations, or auxiliary aids will nee d to contact the Associate Dean of Student Life in the University Center or phone

4 2191. The Associate Dean of Student Life determines eligibility for and authorizes the provision of these services and aids. 1. Final grades are NOT negotiable. Do NOT ask about extra credit...there isn t any. 2. If you must miss an exam, please let me know BEFORE the scheduled time. Otherwise you must take a makeup exam. Makeup exams carry a 10% penalty. You may take exams early. 3. If office hours are not convenient, please ask for an appointment at a mutually agreeable time 4. Final grades will not be posted. You may access your grades as posted in the registrar s databas e via Ramport. Mid-term exam grades are available in class as soon as possible following each exam. 5. Incomplete: There is NO automatic incomplete. If you stop attending class, you must clear your reco rd yourself. Those who do not clear their records receive a grade of F. Please do not ask for an incompl ete because you have fallen behind in the class and are failing. In the event an incomplete is granted, su ch will be granted for a very limited time as negotiated between you and your friendly instructor. If you do not complete the work by the deadline, you will be issued a grade based on the points you have cap tured out of total course points. Incompletes must conform to the university rules on incompletes in eff ect at the time the incomplete is granted. 6. Students who are not proficient in the English language may have a dictionary that defines Englis h words in their native language and may use such during exams. Such dictionaries must be free of any added notes. 7. Students who wish to be absent for observance of religious holidays will be accommodated. 8. In any course where a pass/fail grade is allowed, a grade of PASS will be assigned only for a course sc ore of 70% or higher.

5 9. Attendance records will be kept as required by university rules. The Angelo State University Honor Code Our students believe that ASU students should maintain complete honesty and integrity in their academ ic pursuits. The Honor Code at ASU describes expected academic behavior of both faculty and students, and it consi sts of an agreement between the student and the academic community to foster academic integrity, to value student educational goals, and to maintain the positive academic reputation of ASU. Angelo State University expects all students and faculty to engage in all academic pursuits in a manner that is above r eproach and to maintain complete honesty and integrity in the academic experiences both in and out of the classroom. ASU students and faculty will not participate or condone Plagiarism Cheating Fabrication of data Misrepresentation of information Misuse of library materials Misuse of technology Conspiring with others to commit these acts ASU students are responsible for understanding the Honor Code as well as the individual academic requ irements and stipulations for each course. This includes carefully reading the Angelo State University St udent Handbook and reading the syllabus of each course. Students should ask for clarification of any am biguous aspect of the syllabus. To facilitate this code of ethical conduct, ASU has an Academic Integrity Committee, a committee comp osed of both students and faculty, which has the responsibility of reviewing cases of suspected academi c dishonesty which may be brought to it. The committee s membership of students and faculty reinforc es ASU s commitment to academic integrity in and out of the classroom. B elow is a tenta tive course schedule. T his schedule will be a da pted to our a ctive lea rning process in this course. Any cha ng es will be posted on B la ckboa rd.

6 Week 1 Intro Ch 1 -Fundamentals 2 Exercises Ch 2 Standards 3 Exercises Ch 3 - Protocols 4 Exercises Ch 4 - Architectures 5 Exercises Re 6 Exam 1 Ch 5 - Topologies 7 Exercises Ch 6 Media & Devices _ 3\16 Break Break 8 Exercises Ch 7 TCP/IP 9 Exercises Ch 8 Servers & Services 10 Exercises Re 11 Exam 2 Ch 10 Wireless, Remote, 12 Exercises Ch 11 - Security 13 Exercises Ch 12 - Management 14 Project presentations Project presentations 15 16