Franske CNT-2540 SP10 Schedule

Information Technology & Careers

Accessing the WAN CNT-2540-01 - 3 credits Instructor: Dr. Ben Franske Term: Spring 2010 Q2 (3/15/2010-5/12/2010) Meetings: M W 9:00am-11:30am, F 9:00am-10:40am Location: B109

This schedule provides an outline of the topics expected to be covered in this course as well as the readings and assignments due each week. Topics and readings may change in which case you will be notified in class or by e-mail and the latest version of this document is always available from the course wiki. Please have all readings completed prior to the start of each class and be prepared to take part in the discussion. Unless otherwise noted online quizzes and exams are due at 11:59pm on the date indicated.

Session 1: March 15

Topics:

• Course Syllabus and Schedule
• Review Lab

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Session 2: March 17

Topics:

• Introduction to WANs

Readings:

• Chapter 1

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Session 3: March 19

Topics:

• Open Lab Time

Readings:

Due:

• Chapter 1 Online Assessment

Session 4: March 22

Topics:

• PPP

Readings:

• Chapter 2

Due:

Session 5: March 24

Topics:

• Frame Relay

Readings:

• Chapter 3

Due:

• Chapter 2 Online Assessment

Session 6: March 26

Topics:

• Open Lab Time

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Due:

• Chapter 3 Online Assessment

Session 7: March 29

Topics:

• Network Security

Readings:

• Chapter 4

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Session 8: March 31

Topics:

• Project Advising Session: Your project group must make an appointment to meet with the instructor and present a project proposal.
• Open Lab Time

Readings:

Due:

• You must come to your meeting with at least one preferred project and one backup project

Session 9: April 2

Topics:

• Open Lab Time

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Due:

• Chapter 4 Online Assessment

Session 10: April 5

Topics:

• Access Control Lists

Readings:

• Chapter 5

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Session 11: April 7

Topics:

• Project / Lab Work Day

Readings:

Due:

• Chapter 5 Online Assessment

NO CLASS: April 9

Topics:

• No Class (CTL IT Workshop)

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Session 12: April 12

Topics:

• Teleworker Services

Readings:

• Chapter 6

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Session 13: April 14

Topics:

• IP Addressing Services

Readings:

• Chapter 7

Due:

• Chapter 6 Online Assessment

Session 14: April 16

Topics:

• Project / Lab Work Day

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Session 15: April 19

Topics:

• Network Troubleshooting

Readings:

• Chapter 8

Due:

• Chapter 7 Online Assessment

Session 16: April 21

Topics:

• Project / Lab Work Day

Readings:

Due:

• Chapter 8 Online Assessment

Session 17: April 23

Topics:

• Final Skills Assessment by Appointment

Readings:

Due:

• Online Final Exam (OPEN TODAY 2:00-9:00pm)

Session 18: April 26

Topics:

• Final Skills Assessment by Appointment

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Session 19: April 28

Topics:

• Final Skills Assessment by Appointment

Readings:

Due:

• All Labs/Homework

Session 20: April 30

Topics:

• CCNA Review Session

Readings:

• TBD

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Session 21: May 3

Topics:

• CCNA Review Session

Readings:

• TBD

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Session 22: May 5

Topics:

• CCNA Review Session

Readings:

• TBD

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NO CLASS: May 7

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EXAM WEEK: May 10, 12

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Due:

• CNT Service Project(s)