Franske CNT-2510 SP10 Schedule
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CNT-2510-01 - 3 credits Instructor: Dr. Ben Franske Term: Spring 2010 Q1 (1/11/2010-3/5/2010) Meetings: T Th 10:00am-1:00pm Location: B143 |
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: January 12
Topics:
- Cisco Network Academy Demonstration
- Chapter 1: Living in a Network-Centric World
Readings:
Due:
Session 2: January 14
Topics:
- Lab Orientation
- Virtual Machine Orientation
- Lab Time
Readings:
- Chapter 1
- Chapter 2
Due:
Session 3: January 19
Topics:
- Binary Math
- IP Addressing
- Lab Time
Readings:
- Wikipedia Article: "IP address"
Due:
Session 4: January 21
Topics:
- Application Layer Functionality and Protocols
Readings:
- Chapter 3
Due:
- Chapter 2 Online Assessment
Session 5: January 26
Topics:
- IP Addressing Part II
Readings:
- Wikipedia Article: "Subnetwork"
Due:
- Chapter 3 Online Assessment
Session 6: January 28
Topics:
- Transport Layer
- TCP
- UDP
Readings:
- Chapter 4
Due:
Session 7: February 2
Topics:
- Network Layer
- IPv4
- Networks
- Routing
Readings:
- Chapter 5
Due:
- Chapter 4 Online Assessment
Session 8: February 4
Topics:
- IPv4 Addressing
- Subnetting
Readings:
- Chapter 6
Due:
- Chapter 5 Online Assessment
Session 9: February 9
Topics:
- IPv4 Addressing (Continued)
- Lab Time
Readings:
Due:
Session 10: February 11
Topics:
- Data Link Layer
- Media Access Control
Readings:
- Chapter 7
Due:
- Chapter 6 Online Assessment
Session 11: February 16
Topics:
- Physical Layer
- Ethernet
- Hubs and Switches
- ARP
Readings:
- Chapter 8
- Chapter 9
Due:
- Chapter 7 Online Assessment
Session 12: February 18
Topics:
- Planning and Cabling Networks
Readings:
- Chapter 10
Due:
- Chapter 8 Online Assessment
NO CLASS: February 23
Topics:
- Student Success Day
Readings:
Due:
- Chapter 9 Online Assessment
Session 13: February 25
Topics:
- Configuring and Testing Your Network
- Cisco IOS
- Configuring Cisco Devices
Readings:
- Chapter 11
Due:
- Chapter 10 Online Assessment
Session 14: March 2
Topics:
- Lab Time
Readings:
Due:
- Chapter 11 Online Assessment
Session 15: April 25
Topics:
- Skills Assessment
Readings:
Due:
- Online Final Exam (Open 2:00pm-9:00pm)
- Lab Reports (All Labs/Homework Due!)
- CNT Service Project(s)
The instructor reserves the right to modify and adjust the schedule and assignments as needed during the course of this class. The most up to date version will always be available on the course website or from the instructor.