Franske CNT-2510 SP11 Schedule
Information Technology & Careers | Networking Essentials
CNT-2510-01 - 3 credits Instructor: Dr. Ben Franske Term: Spring 2011 (1/10/2011-5/11/2011) Meetings: M W 10:00am-11:40am 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 10
Topics:
- Course Syllabus and Schedule
- Setup Cisco Network Academy Accounts
- Student Resources
Readings:
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Session 2: January 12
Topics:
- Chapter 1: Living in a Network-Centric World
- Lab Orientation
- Virtual Machine Orientation
Readings:
- Chapter 1
Due:
NO CLASS: January 17
- No IHCC classes today
Session 3: January 19
Topics:
- Chapter 2: Communicating Over the Network
- Lab Time
Readings:
- Chapter 2
Due:
- Chapter 1 Online Assessment
Session 4: January 24
Topics:
- Lab Time
Readings:
Due:
Session 5: January 26
Topics:
- Chapter 3: Application Layer Functionality and Protocols
Readings:
- Chapter 3
Due:
- Chapter 2 Online Assessment
Session 6: January 31
Topics:
- Chapter 4: OSI Transport Layer
Readings:
- Chapter 4
Due:
- Chapter 3 Online Assessment
Session 7: February 2
Topics:
- Lab Time
Readings:
Due:
Session 8: February 7
Topics:
- Chapter 5: OSI Network Layer
Readings:
Due:
- Chapter 4 Online Assessment
Session 9: February 9
Topics:
- Practical IP Addressing Part I
- Binary Math
- IP Addressing
Readings:
- Wikipedia Article: "IP address"
Due:
Session 10: February 14
Topics:
- Practical IP Addressing Part II
Readings:
- Wikipedia Article: "Subnetwork"
Due:
Session 11: February 16
Topics:
- Practical IP Addressing Part III
Readings:
Due:
NO CLASS: February 21
- No IHCC classes today
Session 12: February 23
Topics:
- Lab Time
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Session 13: February 28
Topics:
- Chapter 6: Addressing the Network: IPv4 I
Readings:
- Chapter 6
Due:
- Chapter 5 Online Assessment
Session 14: March 2
Topics:
- Chapter 6: Addressing the Network: IPv4 II
- Lab Time
Readings:
Due:
NO CLASS: March 7
- No IHCC classes this week
NO CLASS: March 9
- No IHCC classes this week
Session 15: March 14
Topics:
- IP Addressing Review Session
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Session 16: March 16
Topics:
- Chapter 7: OSI Data Link Layer
Readings:
- Chapter 7
Due:
- Chapter 6 Online Assessment
Session 17: March 21
Topics:
- Lab Time
Readings:
Due:
Session 18: March 23
Topics:
- Chapter 8: OSI Physical Layer
Readings:
- Chapter 8
Due:
- Chapter 7 Online Assessment
Session 19: March 28
Topics:
- Lab Time
Readings:
Due:
Session 20: March 30
Topics:
- Chapter 9: Ethernet
Readings:
- Chapter 9
Due:
- Chapter 8 Online Assessment
Session 21: April 4
Topics:
- Lab Time
Readings:
Due:
Session 22: April 6
Topics:
- Chapter 10: Planning and Cabling Networks
Readings:
- Chapter 10
Due:
- Chapter 9 Online Assessment
Session 23: April 11
Topics:
- Lab Time
Readings:
Due:
Session 24: April 13
Topics:
- Chapter 11: Configuring and Testing Your Network
Readings:
- Chapter 11
Due:
- Chapter 10 Online Assessment
Session 25: April 18
Topics:
- Lab Time
Readings:
Due:
Session 26: April 20
Topics:
- Lab Time
Readings:
Due:
- Chapter 11 Online Assessment
Session 27: April 25
Topics:
- Open Lab Time
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Session 28: April 27
Topics:
- Review Session for Final Exams
Readings:
Due:
- Practice Packet Trace Skills Based Exam (This is a homework assignment worth 10 points for completion)
Session 29: May 2
Topics:
- In-class Skills Based Examination Part I
Readings:
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Session 30: May 4
Topics:
- In-class Skills Based Examination Part II
Readings:
Due:
- Practice Online Final Exam (This is a homework assignment worth 10 points for completion)
- Online Course Feedback Form (You will not receive a grade in this course unless you complete this!)
EXAM WEEK: May 6
Topics:
- Final Exam Day is Friday, May 6 10:00-12:00pm
Readings:
Due:
- Online Final Exam (Open 10:00-6:00pm)
- Lab Reports (All Labs/Homework Due!)
- CNT Service Project(s)