CREDITS: 3 ROOM: W258 TIME: 08:30 - 10:20, MW
INSTRUCTOR: Tommy Lu OFFICE: W254 TEL: (302) 573-5475
e-mail address: lu@hopi.dtcc.edu
TEXT: Data Communications and Networking, 2nd edition, by Behrouz Forouzan, Catherine Coombs,
and Sophia Chung Fegan, Published by WCB McGraw-Hill
COURSE OBJECTIVES: To introduce the general principles of computer communication concepts and
components, storage of data, transmission rules and protocols, wiring and
distribution, PC local area networks, LAN operating systems, topologies, LAN
servers, linking LANs, LAN management, Internet access and HTML home page
design.
PREREQUISITE: CIS107 or CIS120
EVALUATIONS: based upon the following: homework assignments, quizes/exams, web page, book
reports, and in-class exercises.
1. Tests: There will be four written tests including final exam. The highest three test scores
will be used to calculate your final grade.
2. In class labs/works: range from 10 to 100 points, depends on the difficulty. All in class
labs/works are due either at end of the class or at beginning of next
class. So if you missed a class, please check with me as soon as
possible to find out whether there is a class lab due.
3. Homework assignments: 100 point each.
4. Homework assignments/projects: 57%
Tests: 40%
Learning attitude: 3%
Learning attitude includes class attendance (tardiness), participation and other
subjective observations.
Grade: average 92 or above ---> A
average 83 or above but less than 92 ---> B
average 75 or above but less than 83 ---> C
average less than 75 but still attending classes---> R
average less than 75 and stop attending classes ---> U
Class attendance is very important. If you missed a class, for any reason,
please contact me as soon as possible for any in-class exercise, homework
assignment and material covered. No make-up test will be given and any
missing test will be assigned zero.
If you have a question, please feel free to ask. Please do not let it skip. Everything you learn is building block for the next topic. Should you find yourself behind the class, please discuss it with me after the class and make an arrangement to catch up. Please don't wait until the last minute for it would be very difficult for both of us to work out plans.
Plagiarism is prohibited. All class exercises, homework assignments, and tests are individual work. Do your best but don't copy someone else's. Any one found cheating will receive zero on that exercise, homework, or test.
All late assignments will be accepted with penalty: within 1 day -----> 5 points within 1 week ----> 10 points within 2 weeks ---> 20 points within 3 weeks ---> 30 points No late assignments will be accepted after 3 weeks.
Please save all your graded tests, e-mail message about your assignment/project scores, homework assignments, and projects. Should there is any arguments about your final grade, this is your only proof.
All homework assignments/projects must be turned in at the beginning of the class. All work turned in must be typed unless specified otherwise. You are not allowed to do your homework/project during lecturing. You have to place your name, chapter number, and assignment number on the upper left-hand corner. This is a requirement.
Please refer to the campus Student Handbook for further information regarding grading policies, student policies, academic dishonesty policy, and student support services available.
Week TOPICS
(Monday)
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2 - 08/28 Class policies, syllabus, e-mail
Chapter 1 - 3, HTML
3 - 09/04 Chapter 3 - 4, HTML
4 - 09/11 Chapter 4 - 5, HTML
5 - 09/18 Chapter 5 - 6, HTML
Test 1 (09/20)
6 - 09/25 Chapter 6
7 - 10/02 Chapter 7, 8
8 - 10/09 Chapter 8 - 9
9 - 10/16 Test 2 (10/18)
Chapter 10
10 - 10/23 Individual Home Page Presentation (10/23)
Chapter 10 - 11
11 - 10/30 Chapter 11 - 12
12 - 11/06 Chapter 12, 19
Test 3 (11/08)
13 - 11/13 Chapter 19 - 20
14 - 11/20 Chapter 20 - 22
15 - 11/27 Chapter 22 - 23
Final Exam (11/29)
16 - 12/04 Chapter 23 - 24
17 - 12/11 Chapter 25