CIS-232 / Introduction to Data Communications

Champlain College

Instructor: John Rogate (rogate@champlain.edu)

(802) 865-6442 (champlain) - (802) 879-6123 (home)

Web Site: http://campus.champlain.edu/faculty/rogate/index.htm

Text: William J. Beyda. Data Communications From Basics to Broadband. Third Edition.

Week	Date	Chapter (s)	Topic
1	8/29	1	Introduction
2	9/5	2	Telephony Introduction to Computer Networks
3	9/12	4	Data Interfaces Network Components (& Topologies)
4	9/19	4	Modems Network Components (cont) Remote Access
5	9/26	3	Basic Data Communications Ethernet Homework 1 assign. distributed.
6	10/3	8	LAN Topologies. Expanding Networks – Routing Technology
7	10/10	----------	Mid- Term Exam / Mid Term Review Homework 1 Assignment Due / Review
8	10/17	5	Communications Efficiencies More Expanding Networks – TCP/IP
9	10/24	6	Data Integrity & Data Security Network Administration - Firewalls
10	10/31	7	Architecture, protocols, OSI More OSI – RAID technology
11	11/7	8	Transport Networks – Sample Net Essen Exam in class
12	11/14	9	Network Management & Troubleshooting. More Troubleshooting Homework 2 assign. distributed.
13	11/21 – 11/25	--------	Thanksgiving Recess – No classes.
14	11/28	10	Digital Telecommunications (ISDN, DSL, Cable, etc)
15	12/5	--------	Digital Video, Applications, Standards & Networking Homework 2 Assignment Due / Review
16	12/10 – 12/14	Final Exam Week	Date of final exam to be determined……

Grading Policy: · Midterm Exam: 30% · Homework Assignments (2): 20% (total = 40%) · Final Exam: 30% · Participation can be a plus!

Other: · Class attendance is a must! If you cannot make it to class, I would appreciate an email, or leave a phone message. Missing 3 consecutive classes subject the student to being withdrawn from the course. Missing 3 or more classes (non-consecutive) subject the student to a 10 point deduction after the final grade is calculated. · Homework assignments are due on time! · Exams must not be missed! · Class participation makes it more interesting for everyone!