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COURSE SYLLABUS: Network Operations

Course Title: Department: Instructor:

ITN426 - Network Operations Computer Science & Information Technology Eric Brown, M.B.A., M.S., M.A. E-Mail - Vita

Course Description:

In this course, the main focus is to incorporate practical information the student can readily use in designing, operating, implementing and managing an Ethernet network. There will be in-depth exploration of the planning phase, installation and configuration, managing resources, connectivity, running applications, monitoring and optimization and troubleshooting the network. By exploring all phases of network design, the student will be exposed to real life scenarios which will prepare the student for the challenges of designing and implementing an Ethernet network.

The time frame for this course is eight (8) weeks.

Required Text: Online Bookstore

Held, Gilbert, Ethernet Networks, Fourth Edition, Wiley Publishing, 2003 (-USED IS FINE-)
ISBN #: 0470844760

COURSE REQUIRMENTS
Week One

• Read Chapters 1, 2
• Describe, in a page or two paper, the design of the network system in your organization. Be as descriptive as possible. Submit to instructor.
• Contact the instructor for question of the week.

Week Two

• Read Chapters 3
• Contact the instructor for question of the week.

Week Three

• Read Chapter 4,5
• Contact the instructor for question of the week

Week Four

• Read Chapter 6
• Submit Midterm (Project Phases 1-3-90 minutes/open book)

Week Five

• Read Chapter 7,8
• Contact the instructor for question of the week.

Week Six

• Read Chapter 9,10
• Find an article on a Network attack by a virus. Discuss you findings, especially the nature of the attack. Submit

Week Seven

• Read Chapter 10,11
• Find an article in a journal, text or Internet that deals with Network security, Discuss your findings in a 1-2 page paper. Submit

Week Eight
Submit TERM PAPER 15-20 pages

TERM PAPER

• For your term paper, review the text, articles and questions submitted to your instructor. From all that you have learned and explored in this course,
• 1) imagine that you are the Network Administrator in charge of designing a network from the ground up. In this paper, describe what your approach would be and why. Include graphics or other physical descriptions to support your design. The more detailed you are, the better the paper will be.
• or
• 2) Analyze the network system in place at your organization. Describe in detail the strengths, and weaknesses, of your system. Once again, include graphics and supporting evidence of your network.
• 3) Topic decided upon between the instructor and student.
• You may start this project as soon as week two. Due to the complexity of this project, I would advise starting no later than week three. You may utilize any texts, hands-on projects, or outside sources as a system administrator would do in real life.

Assignments and Writing

At the undergraduate level, students are expected to have an advanced writing style, Therefore, all written assignments must be typed on a computer in an organized format of your choice as long as it is appropriate for the information being presented. Because effective communication is a primary element of success in today's competitive business environment, spelling, grammar and punctuation will be strictly enforced and graded as part of the assignment. Exceptions will not be made.

The length of your writings is up to you as long as content is not sacrificed. Please stay within the maximum guidelines I have listed.

Plagiarism is unquestionably the worst academic violation a student can commit. If you are caught utilizing material without proper reference or citation, you will receive an automatic failing grade for this course. All references must be cited as a footnote or endnote utilizing any acceptable style of your choice. If you have any questions in this area, please contact me.

All assignments must be turned in on time to receive full credit. Please make prior arrangements for unusual circumstances.

Grading

The course grading criteria is as follows:

Attendance Mid-Term Cases Questions Final Paper

05 points 20 points 20 points 10 points 45 points

100 - 90 89 - 80 79 - 70 69 - 60 Below 60

A B C D F

Final Note

I look forward to guiding you through this class and hope you find it an enjoyable experience. Feel free to contact me by phone or e-mail any time. I will be happy to assist you in any way I can during this course or any other time during your studies.