CSCI 27 Computer Networks

Spring 2008

 

WEEK #

Class Dates

Class ASSIGNMENT

1

1/17

First Day Handouts, Course Overview, Textbook & CD Overview

Assign PCs

Essay/Email Assignment

2

1/24

Chapter 1,  An Introduction to Networking, Pages 1-30

Hands On Exercise #1

3

1/31

SNOW DAY

4

2/7

Chapter 2, Network Standards on The OSI Model, Pages 39-66

Hands On Exercise #2

5

2/14

Essay/Email Assignment Due

Quiz #1 Review

Chapter 3, Transmission Basics and Networking Media, Pages 75-132

Hands On Exercise #3

6

2/21

Quiz #1, Chapters 1, 2, &3

Chapter 4, Network Protocols, Pages 155-202

7

2/28

Chapter 5, Networking Hardware, Pages 221-70

Chapter 6, Topologies and Access Methods, Pages 285- 328

Quiz #2 Review

8

3/6

Quiz #2, Chapters 4,5, & 6

Mid-Term Review

Chapter 7, WANs, Internet Access, and Remote Connectivity, Page 342-402

Hands on Exercise #4

9

3/13

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

Chapter 8, Network Operating Systems and Windows Server 2003- Based Networking, Pages 415- 472

Hands On Exercise #5

10

3/20

No Class – Spring Break

11

3/27

Chapter 9, Networking with UNIX, Pages 485-510

Hands On Exercise #6

12

4/3

Chapter 11, In-Depth TCP/IP Networking, Pages 565-604

Quiz #3 Review

Hands On Exercise #7

13

4/10

Quiz #3, Chapters 8,9, & 11

Chapter 12, Troubleshooting Network Problems, Pages 617-661

Hands On Exercise #8

14

4/17

Chapter 13, Ensuring Integrity And Availability, Pages 667-713

Hands On Exercise #9

15

4/24

Chapter 14, Network Security, Pages 723-769

Hands On Exercise #10

16

5/1

Chapter 15, Implementing And Managing Networks, Page 783-817

Quiz #4 Review

Hands On Exercise #11

17

5/8

Quiz #4, All Chapters

Extra-credit Lab

18

5/15

Final Review (Pizza and Soda)

19

5/22

6:00-7:50 PM; Final Examination