Networking Essentials 4023 and Server Administration 4032


Instructor: Jason Burdette
Office:  Admin Building 303
Office Hours: Tues and Thurs 3-4 PM
Campus Phone: 405-878-5141
E-mail: jeburdette@sgc.edu
Course Web Site: http://intranet.sgc.edu/people/staff/jeburdette/courses/Networking
Classroom: Gordon Cooper Vo-Tech Center GC 101
Class Times: Net Essentials Tues 6:00 to 8:10 PM and Server Administration is Thurs 6:00 to 8:10 PM.

Prerequisites: Permission of Division of Business Chairman.

Textbook: Tittel, Ed and Johnson, David, A Guide to Networking Essentials, 2nd Edition, Course Technology, 2001, ISBN 0-619-03450-5

Course Objectives

The main goal of these courses is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of computer networking, based on the information tested on the Microsoft certification exams. Students will be introduced to the fundamental network building blocks, the types of networks, and the concepts behind their operations. Students will learn about the network topologies used today and design a network using these topologies. In addition, the vast array of network equipment will be discussed, including hubs, routers, switches, and NICs. Some of the LAN architectures that are covered include Ethernet, token ring, and FDDI. Also, students will learn about X.25, ISDN, frame relay, ATM, DSL, SMDS, and SONET networks. All major LAN and WAN protocols will be discussed, including protocol theory as it relates to the OSI layered communications model. Students will also learn the intricacies of administering networks of varying sizes and complexities. Troubleshooting methodology is covered and resources for additional information are available throughout the text. The Server Administration course provides a range of laboratory and hands-on assignments that teach you both the theories behind networking and the steps for brining a network to reality. Also, case assignment simulations help students apply what you have learned to realistic situations.


Web Site

Supplementary information for the course is available at URL. The web site contains PowerPoint slides, class announcements, course syllabus, and scheduling information for the courses. 

E-Mail

All students are requested to obtain an e-mail account. If you have any questions about the course or need assistance, please contact the SGU Help Desk  in person or by telephone during office hours; or by e-mail at any time. Also, you may submit the end of chapter case project assignments in class on the due date or by e-mail with a date stamp of 5:00 P.M. on the due date. E-mail submissions should be as an attachment in Microsoft Word format.

Grading and Evaluation Criteria for each class.

40 % of the grade is based on a midterm and a final examination. Both examinations are cumulative and given in a multiple choice format. An in-class review will be held prior to each examination.

40 % of the grade is based on completing the end of chapter case project assignments or end of chapter questions.

10 % of the grade is based on quizzes. Quizzes may vary from 3 to 10 questions that may be in any format.

10 % of the grade is based on class participation.

Attendance:

Students are expected to attend class.  Students will receive verbal warnings for missing class.  Anyone who misses more than 4 class periods will be administratively dropped from the course.