Networking and Telecommunications

Bachelors Degree in Computer Systems & Information Technology

CS 300

Breyer State University

Instructor: Beran Necat, PhD.

SYLLABUS

COURSE OVERVIEW: Welcome to Networking and Telecommunications, a Bachelor Level course. I am pleased to instruct you in this course.

From hubs and routers to servers and cables, this course provides a step-by-step introduction to the field of computer networking. Beginners will become comfortable with the concepts and vocabulary of computer networking and will gain hands-on experience in basic networking technology. This course also includes a comprehensive introduction to telecommunications. It provides in-depth explanations of transmission technology, media, topology, protocols, hardware, signalling, switching, and multiplexing. It includes a survey of the current industry and regulatory environments surrounding telecommunications.

Some of you may already be experts in at least one curriculum topic. If so, your knowledge will be an asset to this class and hopefully you will have the opportunity to better understand other important aspects of the computer industry.

TIME FRAME: This is a five-semester hour course. This course is allotted ten weeks of time. You must complete all of the requirements for the course successfully by the end of the ten-week period. The first day of week one will begin the day that you register for the course, or the day which you notify me that your text book(s) have arrived and you are ready to begin your studies. Please be cognizant of the time frame. It is rare that extensions of time are permitted, unless you have good justification. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded five semester hours of credit.

TEXTBOOK: There are two (2) required textbook for this course.

Book 1: Networking BASICS by Mark Ciampa. 2nd Edition. Course Technology. January 13, 2003. ISBN: 0-619-05582-0.

Optional Text: CCNA Guide to Cisco Networking, Third Edition, Author: Kelly Cannon, Kelly Caudle, ISBN: 0-619-21346-9, Publisher: Thomson Course Technology

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EXAMS: There are 3 exams for this course. Please go to the assignment section of the classroom for more details.

GRADING SCALE: You will be graded on the following scale.

90-100%    = A
80-89%      = B
70-79%      = C
Below 70% = Fail

ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR: Doctor Necat has a wide range of knowledge in all aspects of computing in today's businesses. Doctor Necat has worked in several environments including Centras- Business Development Centre, Keyplan Systems, Oxford House College, Barking College, University of East London, Havering College of Further and Higher Education partnership with Anglia Polytechnic University and Learn Direct.

Doctor Necat holds academic qualifications in the computing field. He has a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Computer Science from University of North West, USA partnership with Stratford College London, UK; Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Computer Science from London South Bank University; a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems (B.S.) from Near East University, Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) from London Greenwich University and a Diploma in Computer Programming (DCP) from Eastern Mediterranean University. He has been involved in IT Training and teaching in both further and higher education for the past 10 years. Currently he is an online tutor for Learn Direct courses in the UK, Module Leader for teaching AS & A2 Level ICT and Computing for Havering College F&HE. He also teaches degree level courses for Havering College Further and Higher Education in partnership with Anglia Polytechnic University. His research interests include Wireless Communication and self-healing networks.

His leisure activities include keeping fit and Taekwando, in which he has achieved a black belt and took part in various International championships. He also likes to keep himself up to date with any new computer advancements.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

1). Network Media and Hardware.
2). Network Design.
3). Types of LANs.
4). Protocols and Software.
5). Windows 2000 Server and Windows.NET Server.
6). Linux 8.0 and Novell NetWare 6.0.
7). Managing a Network.
8). Wide Area Networks.
9). The Internet and Beyond.
10). The Evolution of Telecommunications Technology and Policy.
11). The Public Network.
12). Customer Premise Equipment and Applications.
13). Signalling and Switching.
14). Data Networking Fundamentals.
15). Physical Transmission Media.
16). Wireless Transmission Services.
17). Network Access and Transmission Methods.
18). Data Network Connectivity.
19). Telecommunications and the Internet.
20). Information Security.
21). Convergence of Voice, Video and Data.

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