CIS 454 Local Area Networks. CIS 454 LOCAL AREA NETWORKS. Dr N Ganesan Room SFT 605/ SHC 346 Ext. 3-2928. CIS 454 Course syllabus. Overview Course policy Examinations and Grading General Project Information More on Project Topic Project Reference. Cont. CIS 454 Syllabus Cont.
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Module Objective • Define course objectives • Outline major practical components • LAN theoretical coverage • LAN practical coverage • Peer-to-peer networking • Client-server networking
Objectives • Learn the theory • Apply theory into practice • Acquire the foundation for: • Understanding current technology • Comprehending future developments
Major Components LAN Principles Peer-to-Peer Networking Client Server Networking Windows 95 Windows NT 4
LAN Principles • Based on Microsoft’s course outline • Course name • Networking Essentials • This acts as a preparatory course for the Networking Essential component of the Microsoft certification examination as well
Peer-to-Peer Networking • A hands-on peer-to-peer network implementation is being planned • Windows 95/98 will be the operating system • The experience applies equally well to Windows 95/98 client configuration in a client-server network
Network Configuration All are Windows 95/98 clients. Client Client Client Client Client Client
Module Objective • Delivery of Instruction • Homework • Attendance
Delivery of Instruction • Based on two CDs and a student guide • CDs • Composed of multimedia modules • Contains the entire lecture for the quarter • Students are required to bring their own set of headphones for each class as some modules may be delivered online
CD Coverage • There are two CDs to be obtained from the Student Bookstore • CD Volume I • It is to be obtained on the first week of the class meeting • It covers the lectures up to the midterm • CD Volume II • It could be obtained on the fifth week of the class after the midterm examination • It covers the lectures from the midterm to the final examination.
Assignment of Multimedia Modules • Each week the multimedia modules to be covered will be listed • A preview of the modules will be given at the beginning of the week as well • A set of questions will be given each week in the class to ensure the timely coverage of last week’s assignment
Homework • Homework will be given in the form of in-class questions • The purpose of these questions is to ensure the timely coverage of the multimedia modules • Selected questions will be discussed in the class
Attendance • In-class discussion, question-and-answer sessions etc. are complimentary to the learning process facilitated by the multimedia modules • Regular attendance therefore is emphasized
Class Meeting Schedule • University regulations allow a reduction of the in-class meeting by a third when instruction is delivered partly online • Classes meeting twice a week • Meets once a week on weeks 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9 • Classes meeting once a week in the eveing • Class ends at 8:15 p.mish on weeks 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9
Midterm Examination Format • Multiple-choice questions • In the neighborhood of 100 questions • Depending on material covered • Two Scantrons are required
Mid-term Examination Schedule and Other Details • Fifth week of the class meeting • Classes that meet once-a-week • The examination starts 7:30 p.m. • Classes that meet twice-a-week • the examination starts at the usual class time on the second meeting of the fifth week • In both cases, the duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes • It is a closed-book examination where a single cheat-sheet is allowed
Final Examination Format • Emphasis will be placed on the on material covered after mid-term • Multiple-choice plus possible essay questions • 150 To 200 multiple choice questions on the the material covered after the midterm • 2 to 4 essay type questions may also be present • 2 Scantrons are required
Final Examination • Date and time as listed in the class schedule • The duration is 2 hours • It is a closed-book examination where a cheat sheet is allowed
! NO MAKE-UP EXAMINATION ISOFFERED ! EXCEPTION Critical situations pertaining to self or immediate family member - documentation required. UNACCEPTABLE Employment related excuses
Project Overview • One individual project • The task is to conduct both theoretical and applied research on a chosen topic • The end result would be an individual project report
Project Approach and Task • The instructor will point to an article from a journal or magazine that would define the project theme for each student • Additional information would be obtained by the student from other articles to complete the project task • An individual project report must be submitted by each students
Project Topic • Application oriented • Review of an actual implementation • E-mail on a network • Internet interface • Must be related to the subject being covered
Project Report Format • The report will constitute a collection of PowerPoint slides • Each report must contain at a minimum of 10 slides • Half of the slides must have pictures and/or diagrams • The report must conform to the PowerPoint six-slides-a-page format similar to the student guide • The disk containing the slides must also be attached
Hosting of the Project • Provided that a web site becomes available the project will be hosted on the site
Project Report Deadline • On the day of the final examination • Immediately following the final examination • Delayed submission • Acceptance not guaranteed • Penalty points apply
