Student should be capable of:
Topics to be covered include:
Blackboard:
The following text books are REQUIRED!
For Business Data Communications, Data Communications, and introductory Networking for Business courses. Business Data Communications: Infrastructure, Networking and Security covers the fundamentals of data communications, networking, distributed applications, and network management and security. These concepts are presented in a way that relates specifically to the business environment and the concerns of business management and staff. While making liberal use of real-world case studies and charts and graphs to provide a business perspective, the book also provides the student with a solid grasp of the technical foundation of business data communications. The diverse set of projects and student exercises enables the instructor to use the book as a component in a rich and varied learning experience and to tailor a course plan to meet the specific needs of the instructor and students. The Seventh edition features a new co-author, Dr. Thomas L. Case, Professor and Chair of the Department of Information Systems at Georgia Southern University. New coverage of security-related issues is included in relevant places throughout the book to meet the needs of the IT/IS schools using this book and the growing emphasis on network security. Additionally, the Seventh edition now aligns with the ACM/AIS IS 2010 curriculum model.
Surveys the best practices for all aspects of system administration, covering such topics as storage management, email, Web hosting, performance analysis, virtualization, DNS, security, and configuration management.
The following are NOT REQUIRED, but suggested as reference material.
&>Computer Networking continues with an early emphasis on application-layer paradigms and application programming interfaces (the top layer), encouraging a hands-on experience with protocols and networking concepts, before working down the protocol stack to more abstract layers. This book has become the dominant book for this course because of the authors' reputations, the precision of explanation, the quality of the art program, and the value of their own supplements. Visit the authors' blog for information and resources to discuss the newest edition, as well as valuable insights, teaching tips, and discussion about the field of Computer Networking http://kuroseross.com
| Week | Due | Topics | Assign | Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Introduction to Business Data Communications | Review Syllabus | Ch.1 | |
| 02 | Business Information & Distibuted Data Processing | Ch.2-3 | ||
| 03 | Data Transmission & Data Communication Fundamentals | Lab#1 | Ch.4-5 | |
| 04 | Data Link Control and Multiplexing | Ch.6 | ||
| 05 | Lab#1 | The Internet | Lab#2 | Ch.7 |
| 06 | Test#1:Ch.1-6 | TCP/IP | Project | Ch.8 |
| 07 | Lab#2 | Client/Server, Internet, and Cloud Computing & Internet-Based Applications | Lab#3 | Ch.9-10 |
| 08 | Internet Operation & LAN Architecture and Infrastructure | Ch.11-12 | ||
| 09 | Lab#3 | Ethernet, Switches, and Virtual LANs | Ch.13 | |
| 10 | Wireless LANs | Lab#4 | Ch.14 | |
| 11 | Test#2:Ch.7-14 | WAN Technology and Protocols | Ch.15 | |
| 12 | Lab#4 | WAN Services & Wireless WANs | Ch.16-17 | |
| 13 | Project | Computer and Network Security Threats & Techniques | Ch.18-19 | |
| 14 | Network Management, Planning, and Design (as time allows*) | Ch.20-21* | ||
| 15 | Exam | Comprehensive Final | Enjoy Break |
| Graded | # Given | Use Best | Points Each | Max Points | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project | 1 | 1 | 100 | 100 | 4+ week |
| Lab | 4 | 4 | 50 | 200 | 2 weeks |
| Test | 2 | 2 | 100 | 200 | 50 min. |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 100 | 100 | 90 min. |
| TOTAL | 600 |
| Grade | Range |
|---|---|
| A | 90-100 |
| B | 80-89 |
| C | 70-79 |
| D | 60-69 |
| F | <60 |
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Johnson County Research Triangle
KU's Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) degree is offered on the KU Edwards Campus through the
School of Engineering. The Edwards Campus has offered a Master's Degree in Information Technology (MSIT) since
2006. The BSIT is program made possible through the Johnson County Education Research Triangle (JCERT).
