MIS 3200 Networking Fundamentals Abdou Illia, Ph.D School of Business Eastern Illinois University (Monday 8/24/2015)

2 Objectives n Class overview (course syllabus) n Explain How class will be organized

3 Why a networking course? n Computer Networks no longer exclusive domain of engineers and technicians n Computer Networks in use by organizations n Need for employees trained to use and manage computer/network applications

4 Business/IS versus Engineers & Computer science professionals Computer science Business/IS professionals Computer science and electrical engineering students are trained to work in hardware, software, and networking vendor firms, such as Microsoft, IBM, Oracle, and Cisco Systems. B/IS students are trained to work in end user organizations, such as banks, government agencies, and manufacturing firms-- organizations that use Computer Networks to get their work done

5 Course objectives n Describe the layers in the OSI 7-layer model and analyze their application in real-world networks. n Describe the various types of networks and internetworks and evaluate their application in a variety of business situations. n List and describe the principles of good network design, network management n Understand telecommunications systems and the Internet operation Knowledge

6 Course objectives n Install and configure a server operating system. n Manage user and group accounts on a local area network. n Manage disks and file systems n Implement and configure directory services n Implement group policies n Install network protocols and Internet services Skills

7 Required Text MCSE Guide to Managing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment, DiNicolo & McCann, Course Technology 2006 Data Communications & Computer Networks, Curt White, 4 th ed, Course Technology, 2007

8 Teaching Methods n Lectures n Discussions n Hands-on n Summary questions

9 Grading n 3 Exams: 100 points each(38%-) – Written – Cover subjects learned during previous weeks n 1 Final Exam: 150 points(19%-) n Exercise/Case Study: 100 points(19%-) – Research-style paper n ≥ 6 Lab Exercises: 30 points each(23%+) n Quizzes: To be determined

10 Grade calculation % A 80-89%B 70-79%C 60-69%D Grades calculated by dividing amassed points by MAX

11 Makeup n Makeup in case of excused absence n Excused absence: – Absence due to illness – Absence due to an official University activity – Absence due to emergency n Students required to notify instructor in advance n Late Lab assignments: 10% off per day

12 Due dates n Due dates on course calendar n Responsible to make sure ass. turned on time n Exercise/Case due at class beginning n Lab assignments due at end of lab session

13 Website / address n – Syllabus – Class Notes – Assignments n Your address – Required to receive class-related notices – Send me an n Subject: MIS list n Content: Your-First-Name Your-Last-Name

14 Instructor Assistance n n Phone: n Office Hours: – MW 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM – T 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM