| Catalog Data | Organization and design approaches for computer network systems. LAN design, hardware and software considerations, network operating systems, TCE/IP fundamentals. This course meets for three (3) lecture hours per week. Three (3) credit hours. |
| References | A Guide to Networking Essentials, 4th Edition, Tittel & Johnson
Course CD provided by the instructor |
| Goals | The familiarization of both the hardware and software aspects of local area networks (LANs) and computer operating systems. To undertake various topics associated with networking and the WWW. While not the goal of the course, assimilation of the material in the texts and this course should prepare one for the Networking Essentials Exam (70-58), part of the Microsoft Certification (MCSE) or the Network+ exam. |
| Prerequisite | ETEE1213: Digital Circuits I or AAS degree
(or Corequisite) ETEE3183: Digital Logic Design |
| Class Topics | • Local area networks (LANs) and computer operating systems
• Advanced networking concepts, network topology, network protocols and network applications • Introduction of the Linux operating system |
| Outcomes | Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Evaluate a potential LAN application site to determine feasibility, hardware & software requirements, and installation expectations. 2. Procure & install both the software and hardware for a SMALL-sized LAN. 3. Install a typical Linux operating system. 4. Evaluate the latest wireless equipment to determine the most appropriate and cost effective wireless LAN environment. 5. Utilize LAN troubleshooting programs such as Ethereal, Ethereape, PING, etc. Course Outcomes 1 through 5 above support achievement of Program Outcomes 1, 3, 4 and 6. |
| Computer Usage | On-line (WebCT) quizzes. |
| Laboratory | None |
| Grading * | A= 906 points, B= 806 points, C= 706 points, D= 606 points. Five (5) closed book/notes exams (including final exam) worth 160 points each; homework and quizzes 200 points. The average of the highest four exams will replace the lowest (or missed) exam. |
| Follow-up Courses | This course is not a prerequisite for any other courses in the discipline. |
| Academic Integrity | Students have the responsibility to know and observe the requirements of the UNCC Code of Student Academic Integrity (2003-2005 UNCC Catalog, p. 276) . This code forbids cheating, fabrication or falsification of information, multiple submission of academic work, plagiarism, abuse of academic materials, and complicity in academic dishonesty. |
| Notes | ET Lab Web Site |
| Coordinator | Bo Barry |
| Prepared by | Bo Barry 5/27/05
Assoc Prof
Eng Tech Dept
updated 10/05/05 by CMW |
* Grading policy may be modified by the instructor for each section of the course.