CIS175 Student Guide 1118

CIS 175 Introduction to Networking
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course introduces students to the basic concepts networks. It covers basic topologies, protocols, performance issues, and software for LANS/WANS. The course assumes student has basic computer knowledge.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Required Resources Dean, T. (2010). CIS175: Network+ guide to networks: 2009 custom edition (5th ed.). Boston: Course Technology, Cengage Learning. Web-Based Labs: Network+ Guide to Networks Supplemental Resources Gilmer, B. (2008, January). Understanding the basics. Broadcast Engineering, 50(1), 30-34. Kermadec, F. (2009, May). Troubleshoot Your Network. Macworld, 26(5), 78-79. Meyers, M. (2009). CompTIA Network+ all-in-one exam guide (4th ed.). Emeryville, CA: McGraw-Hill.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Explain the basic components and media of network systems and distinguish between LANs, MANs, and WANs. 2. Describe and differentiate the different layers of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model. 3. Summarize current networking standards and how standards bodies and the standardization process impact networking technology. 4. Explain the OSI and Internet models as they apply to contemporary communication protocols. 5. Contrast why different technologies are deployed in different contexts of networking, such as topology, bandwidth, distance, and number of users. 6. Describe the TCP/IP protocols and various functions among the application layer. 7. Analyze and compare the characteristics of various communication protocols and how they provide application requirements. 8. Explain the relationship of bandwidth and latency and how they impact throughput in a data communications channel. 9. Explain and differentiate among network hardware devices and components. 10. Use operating system commands to monitor and control IP configurations. 11. Compare and contrast among network operating systems. 12. Configure and install new user accounts to the Windows server operating system. 13. Use networking commands and basic troubleshooting operations in TCP/IP networks to demonstrate the ability to identify and solve basic networking problems. 14. Describe VOIP applications and the role of QoS in a networked environment. 15. Describe security policy, practices, encryption techniques, and design considerations in support of business operations in a networked environment. 16. Explain the role of integrity and availability in a networked environment. 17. Deploy a basic Ethernet LAN and compare it to other network topologies.
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18. Use technology and information resources to research issues in networking. 19. Write clearly and concisely about introductory networking topics using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.
WEEKLY COURSE SCHEDULE

The standard requirement for a 4.5 credit hour course is for students to spend 13.5 hours in weekly work. This includes preparation, activities, and evaluation regardless of delivery mode. Week 1 Preparation Reading(s) o Chapter 1: An Introduction to Networking Preparation, Activities, and Evaluation Points
e-Activity o Use the Internet to visit Websites such as http://www.justtechjobs.com, http://www.dice.com, or http://www.computerjobs.com, to review employment possibilities in the networking field. Be prepared to discuss the career paths of a networking professional. Activities Discussions Evaluation 2 None Reading(s) o Chapter 2: Networking Standards and the OSI Model Preparation 20
e-Activity o Go to the Lewis Technology Inc. Website to read the article titled James Bond Meets the 7 Layer OSI Model, located at http://www.lewistech.com/rlewis/Resources/JamesBondOSI2.aspx. Be prepared to discuss. Activities Discussions Evaluation 3 Lab 1: Complete Networkplus Labs 1.2, 1.3, and 2.3 Reading(s) o Chapter 3: Transmission Basics and Networking Media o Chapter 4: Introduction to TCP/IP Protocols Preparation 20 50
e-Activity o Go to the Tech Republic Blog, located at http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/itdojo/pop-quiz, to take a quiz on fiber-optic LAN and WAN cable basics. Be prepared to discuss. Activities

Discussions Evaluation 4 Quiz 1: Chapters 1 and 2 Reading(s) o Chapter 5: Topologies and Ethernet Standards o Chapter 6: Network Hardware Preparation 20 25
e-Activity o Go to the Cisco Website to read the article titled Networking Basics: What You Need to Know, located at http://www.cisco.com/cisco/web/solutions/small_business/. Be prepared to discuss. Activities Discussions Evaluation 5 Assignment 1: The Benefits of Twisted Pair Cable Reading(s) o Chapter 7: WANs and Remote Connectivity o Chapter 8: Wireless Networking Characteristics of Wireless Transmission Wireless WANs and Internet Access o Chapter 9: Network Operating Systems Characteristics of Network Operating Systems Sharing Printers Preparation 20 100
e-Activity o Go to the following Websites for information on securing home and enterprise wireless implementations. Be prepared to discuss. Linksys by Cisco, located at http://www.linksysbycisco.com/EU/en/learningcenter/HowtoS ecureYourNetwork Tech Republic to read the article titled ultimate Wireless Security Guide: A primer on Cisco EAP-FAST authentication, dated January 11, 2007, located at http://www.techrepublic.com/article/ultimate-wirelesssecurity-guide-a-primer-on-cisco-eap-fastauthentication/6148557 The National Security Agency to read the document titled Best Practices for Keeping Your Home Network Secure, dated April 20011, located at http://www.nsa.gov/ia/_files/factsheets/Best_Practices_Datas heets.pdf Activities Discussions Evaluation Lab 2: Complete Networkplus Labs 9.1 and 9.2 (9.3 and 9.4 optional) 20

50 6 Preparation Reading(s) o Chapter 10: In-Depth TCP/IP Networking
e-Activities o Go to the Microsoft Website, located at http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/pr oddocs/en-us/ntcmds.mspx?mfr=true, for a complete list of Windows command line utilities. Be prepared to discuss. o Go to the following Websites to learn more about TCP/IP networking. Be prepared to discuss. ARIN, located at https://www.arin.net/ SMTP, located at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/ios/sw_upgrades/interlink/r 2 _0/user/ugsmtp.html The Post Office Protocol (POP3), located at http://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc5034 Activities Discussions Evaluation 7 Quiz 2: Chapters 3 through 9 Lab 3: Complete Networkplus Labs 10.1, 10.2, and 10.3 Reading(s) o Chapter 11: Voice and Video Over IP 20 125 50
Preparation
e-Activities o Go to the Search Networking Channels Website, located at http://searchnetworkingchannel.techtarget.com/feature/, to read about the benefits of VoIP. Be prepared to discuss. o Go to the Microsoft Technet Website, located at http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/network/bb530836.aspx, to read about the Windows Operating Systems Quality of Service. Be prepared to discuss. Activities Discussions Evaluation 8 None Reading(s) o Chapter 12: Network Security e-Activity o Go to the following Websites to read about concerns of computer security. Be prepared to discuss. Ciscos Network Security Policy: Best Practices White Paper, Preparation 20

located at http://www.cisco.com/application/pdf/paws/13601/secpol.pdf. Be prepared to discuss. Global Information Assurance Certification Paper, located at http://www.giac.org/paper/gsec/1863/basics-securitypolicy/103278. Be prepared to discuss.
Activities Discussions Evaluation 9 Assignment 2: Building on Prior Success 20 100
Preparation Reading(s) o Chapter 13: Troubleshooting Network Problems
e-Activity o Go to Ciscos Website, located at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/internetworking/troubleshooting/, to review their troubleshooting tools. Be prepared to discuss. Activities Discussions Evaluation 10 Quiz 3: Chapters 10 through 12 Reading(s) o Chapter 14: Ensuring Integrity and Availability Preparation 20 25
e-Activity o Go to the Microsoft Support Website, located at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/100110, to read about RAID. Be prepared to discuss. Activities Discussions Evaluation 11 Lab 4: Complete Networkplus Labs 14.1 and 14.2 Assignment 3: Network Design Consultation 20 50 200
Preparation Reading(s): None Activities Discussions Evaluation Quiz 4: Chapters 13 and 14 25

GRADING SCALE UNDERGRADUATE Assignment Quiz 1: Chapters 1 and 2 (2-hour time limit for 25 questions) Quiz 2: Chapters 3 through 9 (3-hour time limit for 50 questions) Quiz 3: Chapters 10, through 12 (2-hour time limit for 25 questions) Quiz 4: Chapters 13 and 14 (2-hour time limit for 25 questions) Quizzes are open book and may be true/false, multiple choice, or essay Labs (4 labs, worth 50 points apiece) Assignment 1: The Benefits of Twisted Pair Cable Assignment 2: Building on Prior Success Assignment 3: Network Design Consultation Participation (20 discussions, worth 10 points apiece) Note: Week 11 discussions are not graded Totals Points 900 1,000 800 899 700 799 600 699 Below 600 Percentage 90% 100% 80% 89% 70% 79% 60% 69% Below 60% Grade A B C D F 200 100 100 200 200 1,000 20% 10% 10% 20% 20% 100% Total Points 25 125 25 25 20% % of Grade
CIS 175 Assignments and Rubrics

Lab Assignments Worth 50 points apiece Below the rubric are instructions on how to log into the LabMentors Web-based Labs environment. You will need to follow these instructions in multiple weeks throughout the course. On multiple weeks there are several lab assignments that will be completed in the LabMentors Webbased Labs environment. Each lab will take between 10 and 20 minutes to complete. Getting Started 1. Open the LabMentors Web-based Labs sealed pamphlet included with your textbook to find the instructions on registering your account on the Website. 2. In the sleeve of the pamphlet you will find the access code that is needed to register. Please do not give this access code to anyone else as it is unique to the textbook you purchased and if someone else uses this code you will be unable to use it. 3. Please note the software requirements and other software needed for the labs to function properly. You will need to run the Elab setup from the labs homepage after registration. Lab Instructions 1. Once logging into the http://coursetunnel.labmentors.com site, click on the My Labs link from the left-hand pane. 2. Each chapter containing labs is listed under the Lab Library section and can be expanded to see the specific labs for the respective chapter. 3. After expanding a specific chapters labs, you can click a lab listed and select either Launch Now or Step-by-Step Guide, which provides instructions for the lab. 4. After launching the lab, you may be prompted to open certain components needed for the lab environment (including the Elab client, Flash, and Java). If prompted, please allow these components to run. 5. Once the lab has launched, follow the instruction from the Step-by-Step Guide and complete the lab. 6. After completion and clicking Close Lab you will be redirected to a page that will allow you to print your results. To do so, click the Print These Results button and print this file to a PDF or Microsoft XPS file and save it to your hard drive. 7. To complete the lab, upload the file to the Lab dropbox in the course shell. 8. If the lab specifically asked any questions for which you need to provide a response(s), indicate your response(s) in the dropbox in the course shell. Submitting Your Assignment 1. Upload the file to using the lab assignment link in the course shell. The link will appear in the weeks assignment area. 2. If the lab specifically asked any questions for which you need to provide a response(s), indicate your response(s) in the lab assignment link in the course shell. Grading for this assignment will be based on the following rubric.

Lab Assignments Criteria 1. Complete the lab. 0 points Unacceptable Did not complete the lab. 0 points Unacceptable 2. Upload the lab completion printout(s) to the dropbox in the course shell and answer all question(s) applicable to the lab(s). Did not submit lab documentation or question answer(s). 5 points Developing Completed the lab with errors. 2 points Developing Submitted the documentation but did not include question answer(s). 7 points Sufficient Completed the lab correctly. 3 points Sufficient Submitted all documentation and question answer(s).

Assignment 1: The Benefits of Twisted Pair Cable Due Week 4 and worth 100 points You are a recently hired consultant for a NCF, the Networking Consulting Firm, and your first consulting assignment is at Ocper, Inc. Upon arriving at the client, you learn from the president that there is no one dedicated to information technology or networking on the staff and there are 20 Windows peer-to-peer client computers all connected via coax cabling. The president also indicates that the company plans to double in size over the next two years, but she is weary of drastically changing the computing environment. Write a 2-3 page paper in which you: 1. Describe what changes you would suggest in terms of the current network type / structure and how you would lay out the benefits of the changes you recommend. 2. Describe why you would suggest connecting all current and new client computers using twisted pair cable instead of staying with the current coax wiring structure. 3. Discuss the possibility of using fiber optic cable instead of either twisted pair cable or staying with the existing coax wiring structure. 4. Research the costs involved with making these changes to the network (not including the cost for buying more computers) and determine whether or not there is a cost benefit. Your assignment must: Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the students name, the professors name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required page length.
The specific Course Learning Outcomes associated with this assignment are: Contrast why different technologies are deployed in different contexts of networking, such as topology, bandwidth, distance, and number of users. Explain the relationship of bandwidth and latency and how they impact throughput in a data communications channel Deploy a basic Ethernet LAN and compare it to other network topologies. Use technology and information resources to research issues in networking.
Write clearly and concisely about introductory networking topics using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions. Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic/organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric. Points: 100 Criteria Assignment 1: The Benefits of Twisted Pair Cable Meets Minimum Expectations (60-69% D)
Insufficiently described what changes you
Unacceptable (Below 60% F)

Did not submit or incompletely described what
Fair (70-79% C)
Partially described what changes you
Proficient (80-89% B)
Satisfactorily described what changes you
Exemplary (90-100% A)
Thoroughly described what changes you
1. Describe what changes you would suggest in terms of the

current network type / structure and how you would lay out the benefits of the changes you recommend. Weight: 30% changes you would suggest in terms of the current network type / structure and how you would lay out the benefits of the changes you recommend. Did not submit or incompletely described why you would suggest connecting all current and new client computers using twisted pair cable instead of staying with the current coax wiring structure. would suggest in terms of the current network type / structure and how you would lay out the benefits of the changes you recommend. Insufficiently described why you would suggest connecting all current and new client computers using twisted pair cable instead of staying with the current coax wiring structure. Insufficiently discussed the possibility of using fiber optic cable instead of either twisted pair cable or staying with the existing coax wiring structure. Insufficiently researched the costs involved with making these changes to the network (not including the cost for buying more computers) and determine whether or not there is a cost benefit. 7-8 errors present would suggest in terms of the current network type / structure and how you would lay out the benefits of the changes you recommend. Partially described why you would suggest connecting all current and new client computers using twisted pair cable instead of staying with the current coax wiring structure. Partially discussed the possibility of using fiber optic cable instead of either twisted pair cable or staying with the existing coax wiring structure. would suggest in terms of the current network type / structure and how you would lay out the benefits of the changes you recommend. Satisfactorily described why you would suggest connecting all current and new client computers using twisted pair cable instead of staying with the current coax wiring structure. Satisfactorily discussed the possibility of using fiber optic cable instead of either twisted pair cable or staying with the existing coax wiring structure. Satisfactorily researched the costs involved with making these changes to the network (not including the cost for buying more computers) and determine whether or not there is a cost benefit. 3-4 errors present would suggest in terms of the current network type / structure and how you would lay out the benefits of the changes you recommend. Thoroughly described why you would suggest connecting all current and new client computers using twisted pair cable instead of staying with the current coax wiring structure. Thoroughly discussed the possibility of using fiber optic cable instead of either twisted pair cable or staying with the existing coax wiring structure. Thoroughly researched the costs involved with making these changes to the network (not including the cost for buying more computers) and determine whether or not there is a cost benefit. 0-2 errors present
2. Describe why you would suggest connecting all current and new client computers using twisted pair cable instead of staying with the current coax wiring structure. Weight: 20%
3. Discuss the possibility of using fiber optic cable instead of either twisted pair cable or staying with the existing coax wiring structure. Weight: 20%
Did not submit or incompletely discussed the possibility of using fiber optic cable instead of either twisted pair cable or staying with the existing coax wiring structure. Did not submit or incompletely researched the costs involved with making these changes to the network (not including the cost for buying more computers) and determine whether or not there is a cost benefit. More than 8 errors present
4. Research the costs involved with making these changes to the network (not including the cost for buying more computers) and determine whether or not there is a cost benefit. Weight: 20%
Partially researched the costs involved with making these changes to the network (not including the cost for buying more computers) and determine whether or not there is a cost benefit. 5-6 errors present
5. Clarity and writing mechanics. Weight: 10%

Assignment 2: Building on Prior Success Due Week 8 and worth 100 points In continuing the scenario from Assignment 1, the president at Ocper, Inc. has accepted your proposal and has indicated that she would like to make additional changes to the network. She would like to add four servers to the network so employees can share files. She would also like to allow VPN access for her employees so they can work remotely. The president would like to complete these objectives while keeping the up-front costs to a minimum. Write 2-3 page paper in which you: 1. Explain what network operating system you would suggest 2. Describe how you would incorporate the new servers into the environment proposed in Assignment 1 and how you would address what additional changes might be needed. 3. Determine the best option for VPN access for the employees to remotely access the Ocper, Inc. network and explain your reasoning. Your assignment must: Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the students name, the professors name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required page length.
The specific Course Learning Outcomes associated with this assignment are: Summarize current networking standards and how standards bodies and the standardization process impact networking technology Compare and contrast among network operating systems Use technology and information resources to research issues in networking.
Write clearly and concisely about introductory networking topics using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions. Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic/organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.

Points: 100 Criteria Assignment 2: Building on Prior Success Meets Minimum Expectations (60-69% D)
Insufficiently explained what network operating system you would suggest. Insufficiently described how you would incorporate the new servers into the environment proposed in Assignment 1 and how you would address what additional changes might be needed. Insufficiently determined the best option for VPN access for the employees to remotely access the Ocper, Inc. network and explained your reasoning. 7-8 errors present

Did not submit or incompletely explained what network operating system you would suggest. Did not submit or incompletely described how you would incorporate the new servers into the environment proposed in Assignment 1 and how you would address what additional changes might be needed. Did not submit or incompletely determined the best option for VPN access for the employees to remotely access the Ocper, Inc. network and explained your reasoning. More than 8 errors present
Fair (70-79% C)
Partially explained what network operating system you would suggest. Partially described how you would incorporate the new servers into the environment proposed in Assignment 1 and how you would address what additional changes might be needed. Partially determined the best option for VPN access for the employees to remotely access the Ocper, Inc. network and explained your reasoning. 5-6 errors present
Satisfactorily explained what network operating system you would suggest. Satisfactorily described how you would incorporate the new servers into the environment proposed in Assignment 1 and how you would address what additional changes might be needed. Satisfactorily determined the best option for VPN access for the employees to remotely access the Ocper, Inc. network and explained your reasoning. 3-4 errors present
Thoroughly explained what network operating system you would suggest. Thoroughly described how you would incorporate the new servers into the environment proposed in Assignment 1 and how you would address what additional changes might be needed. Thoroughly determined the best option for VPN access for the employees to remotely access the Ocper, Inc. network and explained your reasoning. 0-2 errors present
1. Explain what network operating system you would suggest. Weight: 30% 2. Describe how you would incorporate the new servers into the environment proposed in Assignment 1 and how you would address what additional changes might be needed. Weight: 30% 3. Determine the best option for VPN access for the employees to remotely access the Ocper, Inc. network and explain your reasoning. Weight: 30% 4. Clarity and writing mechanics. Weight:10%

Assignment 3: Network Design Consultation Due Week 10 and worth 200 points Your neighbor is starting a small billing business and has asked you to design the network. Currently, you neighbor has nothing, but needs the following: 2 workstations, 2 laptops, and 1 server supporting 3 users Wireless networking 1 quality networked printer File and folder sharing Internet access Multiple email addresses Basic security environment (similar to home environment) Initial investment $5,000 or less Recurring costs less than $200 per month
With this information in mind, write an 8-10 page paper in which you: 1. Recommend a design that meets all the customers needs. 2. Create one (1) original drawing/diagram of the configuration. Use PowerPoint, Visio, Word, or other similar drawing software you are familiar with. 3. Suggest network architecture and Internet access configuration. 4. Describe hardware recommendations and related costs. 5. Describe software recommendations and related costs. 6. Provide a Cost Table listing all the items needing purchasing and the associated cost. 7. Describe the basic configuration recommended for a secure computing environment. 8. Cite at least three (3) references to articles from relevant, non-commercial, and non-wiki sources. Note: If an assumption(s) is made based on customer needs, please state assumption and reasoning for related suggestion(s). Your assignment must: Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the students name, the professors name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
The specific Course Learning Outcomes associated with this assignment are: Contrast why different technologies are deployed in different contexts of networking, such as topology, bandwidth, distance, and number of users. Analyze and compare the characteristics of various communication protocols and how they provide application requirements. Deploy a basic Ethernet LAN and compare it to other network topologies. Use technology and information resources to research issues in networking.

Write clearly and concisely about introductory networking topics using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions. Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic/organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric. Points: 200 Criteria Assignment 3: Network Design Consultation Meets Minimum Expectations (60-69% D)
Insufficiently recommended a design that meets all of the customers needs. Insufficiently created one (1) original drawing/diagram of the configuration. Insufficiently suggested network architecture and Internet access configuration. Insufficiently described hardware recommendation s and related costs. Insufficiently described software recommendation s and related costs. Insufficiently provided a Cost Table listing all the items needing purchasing and the associated cost.

Did not submit or incompletely recommended a design that meets all of the customers needs. Did not submit or incompletely created one (1) original drawing/diagram of the configuration. Did not submit or incompletely suggested network architecture and Internet access configuration. Did not submit or incompletely described hardware recommendation s and related costs. Did not submit or incompletely . described software recommendation s and related costs. Did not submit or incompletely provided a Cost Table listing all the items needing purchasing and the associated cost.
Fair (70-79% C)
Partially recommended a design that meets all of the customers needs. Partially created one (1) original drawing/diagram of the configuration.
Satisfactorily recommended a design that meets all of the customers needs. Satisfactorily created one (1) original drawing/diagram of the configuration. Satisfactorily suggested network architecture and Internet access configuration. Satisfactorily described hardware recommendation s and related costs. Satisfactorily described software recommendation s and related costs. Satisfactorily provided a Cost Table listing all the items needing purchasing and the associated cost.
Thoroughly recommended a design that meets all of the customers needs. Thoroughly created one (1) original drawing/diagram of the configuration. Thoroughly suggested network architecture and Internet access configuration. Thoroughly described hardware recommendation s and related costs. Thoroughly described software recommendation s and related costs. Thoroughly provided a Cost Table listing all the items needing purchasing and the associated cost.
1. Recommend a design that meets all of the customers needs. Weight: 10% 2. Create one (1) original drawing/diagram of the configuration. Weight:10% 3. Suggest network architecture and Internet access configuration. Weight:10% 4. Describe hardware recommendation s and related costs. Weight:10% 5. Describe software recommendation s and related costs. Weight:10% 6. Provide a Cost Table listing all the items needing purchasing and the associated cost. Weight:10%
Partially suggested network architecture and Internet access configuration. Partially described hardware recommendation s and related costs. Partially described software recommendation s and related costs. Partially provided a Cost Table listing all the items needing purchasing and the associated cost.

7. Describe the basic configuration recommended for a secure computing environment. Weight: 25% 8. Cite at least three (3) references to articles from relevant, noncommercial, and non-wiki sources. Weight: 5% 9. Clarity and writing mechanics. Weight: 10% Did not submit or incompletely described the basic configuration recommended for a secure computing environment. No references provided Insufficiently described the basic configuration recommended for a secure computing environment. Does not meet the required number of references; all references poor quality choices. Partially described the basic configuration recommended for a secure computing environment. Does not meet the required number of references; some references poor quality choices. 5-6 errors present Satisfactorily described the basic configuration recommended for a secure computing environment. Meets number of required references; all references high quality choices. Thoroughly described the basic configuration recommended for a secure computing environment. Exceeds number of required references; all references high quality choices.
More than 8 errors present
7-8 errors present
3-4 errors present
0-2 errors present
CIS 175 Student Notes

Weekly Course Schedule
The purpose of the course schedule is to give you, at a glance, the required preparation, activities, and evaluation components of your course. For more information about your course, whether on-ground or online, access your online course shell. The expectations for a 4.5 credit hour course are for students to spend 13.5 hours in weekly work. This time estimate includes preparation, activities, and evaluation regardless of the delivery mode.
Instructional Materials
In order to be fully prepared, obtain a copy of the required textbooks and other instructional materials prior to the first day of class. When available, Strayer University provides a link to the first three (3) chapters of your textbook(s) in eBook format. Check your online course shell for availability. Review the online course shell or check with your professor to determine whether Internet-based assignments and activities are used in this course. Strayer students are encouraged to purchase their course materials through our designated bookstore MBS Direct. http://bookstore.mbsdirect.net/strayer.htm If a lab is required for the course, MBS Direct is the only vendor that sells the correct registration code so that Strayer students may access labs successfully.
Kaltura Video Sessions

Instructors will record video or screen capture sessions using Kaltura in Weeks 2 and 4. Your instructor may also provide these sessions on a weekly basis to act as student tutorials on the following applicable procedures: Running and navigating the software or labs that will be used in this course Demonstrating the use of relevant programming languages and tools through screen capture and live navigation. Logging into the lab environments and running a sample lab required in this course (if labs are required) Demonstrating the downloading and installing of software to a students computer (if necessary) or using the software already installed in the Strayer University campus labs Locating or finding files and other student materials that may be required to use in assignments Submitting assignments in Blackboard
You are strongly advised to use the material provided by faculty in these sessions. Online and Ground instructors will post the Kaltura video recorded sessions to the Instructor Insights folder within the weekly tabs of the online course shell (Blackboard).
Study Buddy Wiki

The School of Information Systems and Technology provides Study Buddy Wikis for nine (9) course categories which include: Homeland Security, Computer Security, Programming, Database Management, Web Design, Software Engineering, Networking, Capstone, and Infrastructure. You will be provided a direct link to the courses aligned within your program to post questions, search for answers, add helpful tips, and to assist other students. You should post to the Study Buddy Wiki board that corresponds to the course(s) you are currently taking. Assigned faculty will be monitoring to assist as needed.
Discussions
Students taking this course online are required to post their discussions to a weekly thread in the online course shell. To earn full credit in an online threaded discussion, students must have a total of 3 posts per

discussion thread. Additionally, the posts must be made on two different days during the week. Please note: Material in the online class will be made available on the previous Thursday. As it is always possible that students could lose their work due to unforeseen circumstances, it is a best practice to routinely save a working draft in a separate file before posting in the course discussion area. Professors hold discussions during class time for on-ground students. Check with your professor if any additional discussion participation is required in the online course shell outside of class hours.
Tests
Tests (quizzes, midterm and final exams, essay exams, lab tests, etc.) are available for student access and completion through the online course shell. Check the online course shell to determine how you are expected to take the tests. Online students are to complete the test by Sunday midnight the week the test is due. On-ground students are to complete the tests after the material is covered and before the next class session.
Assignments
A standardized performance grading rubric is a tool your professor will use to evaluate your written assignments. Review the rubric before submitting assignments that have grading rubrics associated with them to ensure you have met the performance criteria stated on the rubric. Grades are based on individual effort. There is no group grading; however, working in groups in the online or on-ground classroom is acceptable. Assignments for online students are always submitted through the online course shell. On-ground professors will inform students on how to submit assignments, whether in paper format or through the online course shell.
Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Digital Library

The ACM Digital Library is a complete collection of all of ACMs publications, including ACM journals, conference proceedings, magazines, newsletters, and multimedia titles. The ACM Digital Library contains the largest and most complete full-text archive of articles on computing available today, consisting of: 2.0+ Million Pages of full-text articles , 20,000 New full-text articles added each year, 40+ High Impact Journals , 270+ Conference Proceedings Titles, 9 Magazines (including the flagship Communications of the ACM), 43 Special Interest Groups contributing content. You are encouraged to search the ACM Digital Library for full-text articles for your writing assignments and Term Papers refereed referenced material. For more information on the ACM Digital Library please watch the video located in the Student Center tab of the online course shell (Blackboard). To access the ACM Digital Library: Students: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Login to iCampus: http://icampus.strayer.edu Click on Student Services Click on Learning Resource Center Click on Databases Scroll down to Information Systems/Computing Click on ACM Digital Library

Resources
The Resource Center navigation button in the online course shell contains helpful links. Strayer University Library Resources are available here as well as other important information. You should review this area to find resources and answers to common questions. Technical support is available for the following:
For technical questions, please contact Strayer Online Technical Support by logging in to your iCampus account at https://icampus.strayer.edu/login and submitting a case under Student Center, then Submit Help Ticket. If you are unable to log in to your iCampus account, please contact Technical Support via phone at (877) 642-2999. For concerns with your class, please access the Solution Center by logging in to your iCampus account at https://icampus.strayer.edu/login and submitting a case under Student Center, then Submit Help Ticket. If you are unable to log in to your iCampus account, please contact the Office of Student Affairs via email at mailto:studentaffairs@strayer.edu.
TurnItIn is an optional online tool to assess the originality of student written work. Check with your professor for access and use instructions. The Strayer Policies link on the navigation bar in the online course shell contains academic policies. It is important that students be aware of these policies.

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CIS 175 Introduction to Networking

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

CIS 175 Introduction to Networking

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CIS 175 Introduction to Networking

CIS 175 Introduction to Networking

CIS 175 Introduction to Networking

Activities Discussions Evaluation 9 Assignment 2: Building on Prior Success 20 100

Preparation Reading(s) o Chapter 13: Troubleshooting Network Problems

Preparation Reading(s): None Activities Discussions Evaluation Quiz 4: Chapters 13 and 14 25

CIS 175 Introduction to Networking

CIS 175 Assignments and Rubrics

CIS 175 Assignments and Rubrics

CIS 175 Assignments and Rubrics

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CIS 175 Assignments and Rubrics

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CIS 175 Assignments and Rubrics

CIS 175 Assignments and Rubrics

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CIS 175 Assignments and Rubrics

CIS 175 Assignments and Rubrics

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CIS 175 Assignments and Rubrics

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