| Information Technology & Careers
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Networking Essentials
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
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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
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| January 12
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Introduction to Networking Essentials
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- Course Syllabus and Schedule
- Cisco Network Academy Demonstration
- Chapter 1: Living in a Network-Centric World
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| Session #2
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| January 14
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Communicating Over the Network
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| Session #3
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| January 19
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Introduction to IP Addressing
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| Session #4
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| January 21
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Application Layer Functionality and Protocols
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| Topics Covered:
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- Chapter 2 Online Assessment
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| Session #5
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| January 26
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IP Addressing Part II
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| Topics Covered:
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- Chapter 3 Online Assessment
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| Session #6
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| January 28
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OSI Transport Layer
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| Session #7
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| February 2
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OSI Network Layer
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| Topics Covered:
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- Chapter 4 Online Assessment
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| Session #8
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| February 4
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Addressing the Network: IPv4 I
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| Topics Covered:
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- Chapter 5 Online Assessment
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| Session #9
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| February 9
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Addressing the Network: IPv4 II
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| Topics Covered:
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- Chapter 6 (continued)
- Lab Time
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| Session #10
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| February 11
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OSI Data Link Layer
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| Topics Covered:
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- Chapter 6 Online Assessment
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| Session #11
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| February 16
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OSI Physical Layer and Ethernet
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| Topics Covered:
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- Chapter 8
- Chapter 9
- Lab Time
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- Chapter 7 Online Assessment
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| Session #12
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| February 18
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Planning and Cabling Networks
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| Topics Covered:
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- Chapter 8 Online Assessment
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| February 23
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NO CLASS: Student Success Day
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| Topics Covered:
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- Chapter 9 Online Assessment
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| Session #13
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| February 25
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Configuring and Testing Your Network
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| Topics Covered:
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- Chapter 10 Online Assessment
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| Session #14
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| March 2
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Wrap-Up Lab Day
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| Topics Covered:
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- Chapter 11 Online Assessment
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| Session #15
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| March 4
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Skills Assessment
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- Online Final Exam (Open 2:00pm-9:00pm)
- Lab Reports (All Labs/Homework Due!)
- CNT Service Project(s)
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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.