CSCI 27 Computer Networks

Fall 2009

 

WEEK #

Class Dates

Class ASSIGNMENT

1

8/20

First Day Handouts, Course Overview, Textbook & CD Overview

Essay/Email Assignment

2

8/27

Chapter 1,  An Introduction to Networking, Pages 1-37

Hands On Exercise #1

3

9/3

Chapter 2, Network Standards on The OSI Model, Pages 39-68

Hands On Exercise #2

4

9/10

Chapter 3, Transmission Basics and Networking Media, Pages 73-132

Hands On Exercise #3

5

9/17

Essay/Email Assignment Due

Quiz #1, Chapters 1, 2, &3

Chapter 4, Introduction to TCP/IP, Pages 135-191

Hands On Exercise #4

6

9/24

Chapter 5, Topologies and Ethernet Standards, Pages 193-235

Hands On Exercise #5

7

10/1

Chapter 6, Network Hardware, Pages 237-295

Hands On Exercise #6

8

10/8

Quiz #2, Chapters 4,5, & 6

Mid-Term Review

Chapter 7, WANs and Remote Connectivity, Page 297-360

Hands on Exercise #7

9

10/15

Mid-Term Exam Chapters 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 and Hands On Exercises

10

10/22

Chapter 8, Wireless Networking, Pages 363-418

Chapter 9, Network Operating Systems, Pages 421-480

Hands On Exercise #9

11

10/29

Chapter 10, In-Depth TCP/IP Networking, Pages 485-528

Hands On Exercise #10

12

11/5

Quiz #3, Chapters 8,9, & 10

Chapter 11, Voice and Video Over IP, Pages 531-560

Hands On Exercise #11

13

11/12

Chapter 12, Network Security, Pages 575-628

Hands On Exercise #12

14

11/19

Chapter 13, Troubleshooting Network Problems, Pages 635-678

Hands On Exercise #13

15

11/26

Thanksgiving Holiday - No Class

16

12/3

Quiz #4, Chapters 11,12, & 13

Chapter 14, Ensuring Integrity and Availability, Pages 683-729

17

12/10

Chapter 15, Network Management, Page 735-765

Final Review

18

12/17

Final