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School of Business Eastern Illinois University . CIS 3700 Local Area Networks. Abdou Illia, Ph.D aillia@eiu.edu. (Week 1, Monday 8/22/2006). Objectives. Course overview (syllabus) Explain How classes will be organized. Why a LAN course ?. LAN s used in all kind of organizations
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School of Business Eastern Illinois University CIS 3700 Local Area Networks Abdou Illia, Ph.D aillia@eiu.edu (Week 1, Monday 8/22/2006)
Objectives • Course overview (syllabus) • Explain How classes will be organized
Why a LAN course ? • LANs used in all kind of organizations • Need for employees trained: • to use Computer/Network Applications • to manage LAN
Course objectives • Describe the principles of networking, including the major components and technical considerations • Design and apply security features to local area networks • Set up and administer network LAN print servers and file servers • Audit and Monitor network resources and events
Course objectives • Evaluate network backup procedures • Configure a network using TCP/IP and other network protocols • Set up, evaluate, and administer web services on a local area network • Configure a network for remote access, including the use of tunneling protocols
Required Text DiNicolo & McCann, MCSE Guide to Managing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment, Enhanced. Course Technology 2006 Palmer Michael and Sinclair Robert, Guide to designing and implementing Local and Wide-Area Networks, Course Technology, 2003 DiNicolo or W2003 Palmer & Sinclair
Teaching Methods • Class presentation • Discussions • Hands-on • Summary questions
Grading • 4 Exams: 100 points each 400 points (38%) • Written / Lab • Cover subjects learned during previous weeks • All Exam dates in syllabus • 1 Final Exam: 200 points 200 points (19%) • Written • Comprehensive • 9 Projects/Exercises: 50 points each 450 points (43%) • Hands-on in Lab • Most dates in syllabus • Quizzes: To be determined • Extra-Credit exercises
90-100% A 80-89% B 70-79% C 60-69% D Grade calculation Grades calculated by dividing amassed points by MAX
Makeup • No makeup Exams • If absence excused, Grade calculated without missed exam • Excused Absence REQUIRES written verification • Student responsible to provide documentation
Due dates • Responsible to make sure ass. turned on time • Late assignments not accepted • Assignments due at class beginning
Website / E-mail address • http://www.eiu.edu/~a_illia/ • Syllabus • Class Notes • Assignments • Your E-mail address • Required to receive class-related notices • Send me an e-mail (aillia@eiu.edu) • Subject: CIS 3700 email list • Content: Your-First-NameYour-Last-Name
Instructor Assistance • E-mail: aillia@eiu.edu • Phone: 581-6391 • Office Hours: • 10:00:-12:30 M and W • and by appointment