CS447 Computer Networks – Spring 2013

 

 

Time:               Tuesdays 6:10 – 10:00pm.

 

Location:          Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology  Bldg. Room A210 (lecture) & C245 (lab)

 

Instructor:        Edmund Gean

Office Phone:   (323) 343-4395

Office Hours:    Tuesdays  5:00-6 pm Library North B18

Email: egean@calstatela.edu

Web site:  http://www.calstatela.edu/faculty/egean/cs447

 

                       

Prerequisites:  Understanding of operating systems

 

Required textbook:             CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate Study Guide, Deluxe 6th Edition (Exam 640-802)

Authored by Todd Lammle,  published by Sybex, ISBN  978-0-470-90108-3

                                          (contains simulation lab exercises on virtual lab CD )

 

References:                        http://proquest.safaribooksonline.com.mimas.calstatela.edu/

http://www.wireshark.org 

http://www.cisco.com

http://www.gns3.net

 

Course Description:   This course will expose students to computer network concepts and provide practical hands-on

experience through the use of a computer network lab and network simulation software.  By the end of the course,

successful students will be able to demonstrate understanding in the following areas.

·         Network devices such as  router, switch, bridge, hub, transceiver, NIC, cabling

·         Network protocols such as  TCP/IP, ARP,  ICMP, STP, SNMP,  and DHCP

 

Projects:  Students will gain practical experience through the following lab projects.

·      Configure Cisco routers

·      Configure Cisco Ethernet switches        

·      Capturing and decoding Ethernet packets.

·      Special project

 

Lab Rules:  There is to be no food or drink in the lab.  Please turn off your computer monitors when you leave.

 

Grading policy:  

Lab Assignments and project:   35%

Midterm: 25 %

Final:  40 %

Extra credit: 15 % if pass CCNA certification exam 640-802

                  ( https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/community/certifications/ccna/ccna_exam?view=overview )

 

A (90-100)     B (80-89)     C(65-79)     D (50-64)    F (0-49)

 

Final Exam:   Tuesday  June 11, 2013  7:30 pm

 

Academic Integrity: Cheating will not be tolerated. Cheating on any assignment or exam will be taken seriously.  All parties involved will receive a grade of F for the course and be reported to the Academic Senate.