CIS175 Student Guide 1118

CIS 175 – Introduction to Networking

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course introduces students to the basic concepts networks. It covers basic topologies, protocols, performance issues, and software for LANS/WANS. The course assumes student has basic computer knowledge.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

Required Resources

Dean, T. (2010). CIS175: Network+ guide to networks: 2009 custom edition (5th ed.). Boston: Course Technology, Cengage Learning.

Web-Based Labs: Network+ Guide to Networks

Supplemental Resources

Gilmer, B. (2008, January). Understanding the basics. Broadcast Engineering, 50(1), 30-34. Kermadec, F. (2009, May). Troubleshoot Your Network. Macworld, 26(5), 78-79. Meyers, M. (2009). CompTIA Network+ all-in-one exam guide (4th ed.). Emeryville, CA: McGraw-Hill.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Explain the basic components and media of network systems and distinguish between LANs, MANs, and WANs.

2. Describe and differentiate the different layers of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model.

3. Summarize current networking standards and how standards bodies and the standardization process impact networking technology.

4. Explain the OSI and Internet models as they apply to contemporary communication protocols.

5. Contrast why different technologies are deployed in different contexts of networking, such as topology, bandwidth, distance, and number of users.

6. Describe the TCP/IP protocols and various functions among the application layer.

7. Analyze and compare the characteristics of various communication protocols and how they provide application requirements.

8. Explain the relationship of bandwidth and latency and how they impact throughput in a data communications channel.

9. Explain and differentiate among network hardware devices and components.

10. Use operating system commands to monitor and control IP configurations.

11. Compare and contrast among network operating systems.

12. Configure and install new user accounts to the Windows server operating system.

13. Use networking commands and basic troubleshooting operations in TCP/IP networks to demonstrate the ability to identify and solve basic networking problems.

14. Describe VOIP applications and the role of QoS in a networked environment.

15. Describe security policy, practices, encryption techniques, and design considerations in support of business operations in a networked environment.

16. Explain the role of integrity and availability in a networked environment.

17. Deploy a basic Ethernet LAN and compare it to other network topologies.




18. Use technology and information resources to research issues in networking.

19. Write clearly and concisely about introductory networking topics using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.

WEEKLY COURSE SCHEDULE

The standard requirement for a 4.5 credit hour course is for students to spend 13.5 hours in weekly work. This includes preparation, activities, and evaluation regardless of delivery mode.

Week Preparation, Activities, and Evaluation Points

1 Preparation

Reading(s)

o Chapter 1: An Introduction to Networking

e-Activity

o Use the Internet to visit Websites such as http://www.justtechjobs.com, http://www.dice.com, or http://www.computerjobs.com, to review employment possibilities in the networking field. Be prepared to discuss the career paths of a networking professional.

Activities

Discussions

Evaluation

None

20

2 Preparation

Reading(s)

o Chapter 2: Networking Standards and the OSI Model

e-Activity

o Go to the Lewis Technology Inc. Website to read the article titled “James Bond Meets the 7 Layer OSI Model,” located at http://www.lewistech.com/rlewis/Resources/JamesBondOSI2.aspx. Be prepared to discuss.

Activities

Discussions

Evaluation

Lab 1: Complete Networkplus Labs 1.2, 1.3, and 2.3

20

50

3 Preparation

Reading(s)

o Chapter 3: Transmission Basics and Networking Media

o Chapter 4: Introduction to TCP/IP Protocols

e-Activity

o Go to the Tech Republic Blog, located at http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/itdojo/pop-quiz, to take a quiz on fiber-optic LAN and WAN cable basics. Be prepared to discuss.

Activities

http://www.justtechjobs.com/

http://www.dice.com/

http://www.computerjobs.com/

http://www.lewistech.com/rlewis/Resources/JamesBondOSI2.aspx

http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/itdojo/pop-quiz-fiber-optic-lan-and-wan-cable-basics/1489




Discussions

Evaluation

Quiz 1: Chapters 1 and 2

20

25

4 Preparation

Reading(s)

o Chapter 5: Topologies and Ethernet Standards

o Chapter 6: Network Hardware

e-Activity

o Go to the Cisco Website to read the article titled “Networking Basics: What You Need to Know,” located at http://www.cisco.com/cisco/web/solutions/small_business/. Be prepared to discuss.

Activities

Discussions

Evaluation

Assignment 1: The Benefits of Twisted Pair Cable

20

100

5 Preparation

Reading(s)

o Chapter 7: WANs and Remote Connectivity

o Chapter 8: Wireless Networking

Characteristics of Wireless Transmission

Wireless WANs and Internet Access

o Chapter 9: Network Operating Systems

Characteristics of Network Operating Systems

Sharing Printers

e-Activity

o Go to the following Websites for information on securing home and enterprise wireless implementations. Be prepared to discuss.

Linksys® by Cisco, located at http://www.linksysbycisco.com/EU/en/learningcenter/HowtoSecureYourNetwork

Tech Republic to read the article titled “ultimate Wireless Security Guide: A primer on Cisco EAP-FAST authentication”, dated January 11, 2007, located at http://www.techrepublic.com/article/ultimate-wireless-security-guide-a-primer-on-cisco-eap-fast-authentication/6148557

The National Security Agency to read the document titled “Best Practices for Keeping Your Home Network Secure,“ dated April 20011, located at http://www.nsa.gov/ia/_files/factsheets/Best_Practices_Datasheets.pdf

Activities

Discussions

Evaluation

Lab 2: Complete Networkplus Labs 9.1 and 9.2 (9.3 and 9.4 optional)

20

http://www.cisco.com/cisco/web/solutions/small_business/resource_center/articles/connect_employees_and_offices/networking_basics/

http://www.linksysbycisco.com/EU/en/learningcenter/HowtoSecureYourNetwork

http://www.linksysbycisco.com/EU/en/learningcenter/HowtoSecureYourNetwork

http://www.techrepublic.com/article/ultimate-wireless-security-guide-a-primer-on-cisco-eap-fast-authentication/6148557



http://www.nsa.gov/ia/_files/factsheets/Best_Practices_Datasheets.pdf

http://www.nsa.gov/ia/_files/factsheets/Best_Practices_Datasheets.pdf




50

6 Preparation

Reading(s)

o Chapter 10: In-Depth TCP/IP Networking

e-Activities

o Go to the Microsoft Website, located at http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/ntcmds.mspx?mfr=true, for a complete list of Windows command line utilities. Be prepared to discuss.

o Go to the following Websites to learn more about TCP/IP networking. Be prepared to discuss.

ARIN, located at https://www.arin.net/

SMTP, located at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/ios/sw_upgrades/interlink/r2 _0/user/ugsmtp.html

The Post Office Protocol (POP3), located at http://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc5034

Activities

Discussions

Evaluation

Quiz 2: Chapters 3 through 9

Lab 3: Complete Networkplus Labs 10.1, 10.2, and 10.3

20

125

50

7 Preparation

Reading(s)

o Chapter 11: Voice and Video Over IP

e-Activities

o Go to the Search Networking Channel’s Website, located at http://searchnetworkingchannel.techtarget.com/feature/, to read about the benefits of VoIP. Be prepared to discuss.

o Go to the Microsoft Technet Website, located at http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/network/bb530836.aspx, to read about the Windows Operating System’s Quality of Service. Be prepared to discuss.

Activities

Discussions

Evaluation

None

20

8 Preparation

Reading(s)

o Chapter 12: Network Security

e-Activity

o Go to the following Websites to read about concerns of computer security. Be prepared to discuss.

Cisco’s Network Security Policy: Best Practices White Paper,

http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/ntcmds.mspx?mfr=true

http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/ntcmds.mspx?mfr=true

https://www.arin.net/

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/ios/sw_upgrades/interlink/r2%0b_0/user/ugsmtp.html



http://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc5034

http://searchnetworkingchannel.techtarget.com/feature/The-benefits-of-VoIP

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/network/bb530836.aspx




located at http://www.cisco.com/application/pdf/paws/13601/secpol.pdf. Be prepared to discuss.

Global Information Assurance Certification Paper, located at http://www.giac.org/paper/gsec/1863/basics-security-policy/103278. Be prepared to discuss.

Activities

Discussions

Evaluation

Assignment 2: Building on Prior Success

20

100

9 Preparation

Reading(s)

o Chapter 13: Troubleshooting Network Problems

e-Activity

o Go to Cisco’s Website, located at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/internetworking/troubleshooting/, to review their troubleshooting tools. Be prepared to discuss.

Activities

Discussions

Evaluation

Quiz 3: Chapters 10 through 12

20

25

10 Preparation

Reading(s)

o Chapter 14: Ensuring Integrity and Availability

e-Activity

o Go to the Microsoft Support Website, located at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/100110, to read about RAID. Be prepared to discuss.

Activities

Discussions

Evaluation

Lab 4: Complete Networkplus Labs 14.1 and 14.2

Assignment 3: Network Design Consultation

20

50

200

11 Preparation

Reading(s): None

Activities

Discussions

Evaluation

Quiz 4: Chapters 13 and 14

25

http://www.cisco.com/application/pdf/paws/13601/secpol.pdf

http://www.giac.org/paper/gsec/1863/basics-security-policy/103278

http://www.giac.org/paper/gsec/1863/basics-security-policy/103278

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/internetworking/troubleshooting/guide/tr1902.html

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/100110




GRADING SCALE – UNDERGRADUATE

Assignment Total Points % of

Grade

Quiz 1: Chapters 1 and 2 (2-hour time limit for 25 questions) 25

20% Quiz 2: Chapters 3 through 9 (3-hour time limit for 50 questions) 125

Quiz 3: Chapters 10, through 12 (2-hour time limit for 25 questions) 25

Quiz 4: Chapters 13 and 14 (2-hour time limit for 25 questions) 25

Quizzes are open book and may be true/false, multiple choice, or essay

Labs (4 labs, worth 50 points apiece) 200 20%

Assignment 1: The Benefits of Twisted Pair Cable 100 10%

Assignment 2: Building on Prior Success 100 10%

Assignment 3: Network Design Consultation 200 20%

Participation (20 discussions, worth 10 points apiece)

Note: Week 11 discussions are not graded 200 20%

Totals 1,000 100%

Points Percentage Grade

900 – 1,000 90% – 100% A

800 – 899 80% – 89% B

700 – 799 70% – 79% C

600 – 699 60% – 69% D

Below 600 Below 60% F

CIS 175 – Assignments and Rubrics



Lab Assignments

Worth 50 points apiece

Below the rubric are instructions on how to log into the LabMentors Web-based Labs environment. You will need to follow these instructions in multiple weeks throughout the course.

On multiple weeks there are several lab assignments that will be completed in the LabMentors Web-based Labs environment. Each lab will take between 10 and 20 minutes to complete.

Getting Started

1. Open the LabMentors Web-based Labs sealed pamphlet included with your textbook to find the instructions on registering your account on the Website.

2. In the sleeve of the pamphlet you will find the access code that is needed to register. Please do not give this access code to anyone else as it is unique to the textbook you purchased and if someone else uses this code you will be unable to use it.

3. Please note the software requirements and other software needed for the labs to function properly. You will need to run the Elab setup from the labs homepage after registration.

Lab Instructions

1. Once logging into the http://coursetunnel.labmentors.com site, click on the “My Labs” link from the left-hand pane.

2. Each chapter containing labs is listed under the “Lab Library” section and can be expanded to see the specific labs for the respective chapter.

3. After expanding a specific chapter’s labs, you can click a lab listed and select either “Launch Now” or “Step-by-Step Guide,” which provides instructions for the lab.

4. After launching the lab, you may be prompted to open certain components needed for the lab environment (including the Elab client, Flash, and Java). If prompted, please allow these components to run.

5. Once the lab has launched, follow the instruction from the “Step-by-Step Guide” and complete the lab.

6. After completion and clicking “Close Lab” you will be redirected to a page that will allow you to print your results. To do so, click the Print These Results button and print this file to a PDF or Microsoft XPS file and save it to your hard drive.

7. To complete the lab, upload the file to the Lab dropbox in the course shell.

8. If the lab specifically asked any questions for which you need to provide a response(s), indicate your response(s) in the dropbox in the course shell.

Submitting Your Assignment

1. Upload the file to using the lab assignment link in the course shell. The link will appear in the week’s assignment area.

2. If the lab specifically asked any questions for which you need to provide a response(s), indicate your response(s) in the lab assignment link in the course shell.

Grading for this assignment will be based on the following rubric.

http://coursetunnel.labmentors.com/




Lab Assignments

Criteria 0 points

Unacceptable

5 points

Developing

7 points

Sufficient

1. Complete the lab. Did not complete the lab.

Completed the lab with errors.

Completed the lab correctly.

0 points

Unacceptable

2 points

Developing

3 points

Sufficient

2. Upload the lab completion printout(s) to the dropbox in the course shell and answer all question(s) applicable to the lab(s).

Did not submit lab documentation or question answer(s).

Submitted the documentation but did not include question answer(s).

Submitted all documentation and question answer(s).




Assignment 1: The Benefits of Twisted Pair Cable

Due Week 4 and worth 100 points

You are a recently hired consultant for a NCF, the Networking Consulting Firm, and your first consulting assignment is at Ocper, Inc. Upon arriving at the client, you learn from the president that there is no one dedicated to information technology or networking on the staff and there are 20 Windows peer-to-peer client computers all connected via coax cabling. The president also indicates that the company plans to double in size over the next two years, but she is weary of drastically changing the computing environment.

Write a 2-3 page paper in which you:

1. Describe what changes you would suggest in terms of the current network type / structure and how you would lay out the benefits of the changes you recommend.

2. Describe why you would suggest connecting all current and new client computers using twisted pair cable instead of staying with the current coax wiring structure.

3. Discuss the possibility of using fiber optic cable instead of either twisted pair cable or staying with the existing coax wiring structure.

4. Research the costs involved with making these changes to the network (not including the cost for buying more computers) and determine whether or not there is a cost benefit.

Your assignment must:

Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required page length.

The specific Course Learning Outcomes associated with this assignment are:

Contrast why different technologies are deployed in different contexts of networking, such as topology, bandwidth, distance, and number of users.

Explain the relationship of bandwidth and latency and how they impact throughput in a data communications channel

Deploy a basic Ethernet LAN and compare it to other network topologies.

Use technology and information resources to research issues in networking.

Write clearly and concisely about introductory networking topics using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic/organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.

Points: 100 Assignment 1: The Benefits of Twisted Pair Cable

Criteria

Unacceptable

(Below 60% F)

Meets

Minimum

Expectations

(60-69% D)

Fair

(70-79% C)

Proficient

(80-89% B)

Exemplary

(90-100% A)

1. Describe what changes you would suggest in terms of the

Did not submit or incompletely described what

Insufficiently described what changes you

Partially described what changes you

Satisfactorily described what changes you

Thoroughly described what changes you




current network type / structure and how you would lay out the benefits of the changes you recommend. Weight: 30%

changes you would suggest in terms of the current network type / structure and how you would lay out the benefits of the changes you recommend.

would suggest in terms of the current network type / structure and how you would lay out the benefits of the changes you recommend.




2. Describe why you would suggest connecting all current and new client computers using twisted pair cable instead of staying with the current coax wiring structure. Weight: 20%

Did not submit or incompletely described why you would suggest connecting all current and new client computers using twisted pair cable instead of staying with the current coax wiring structure.

Insufficiently described why you would suggest connecting all current and new client computers using twisted pair cable instead of staying with the current coax wiring structure.

Partially described why you would suggest connecting all current and new client computers using twisted pair cable instead of staying with the current coax wiring structure.

Satisfactorily described why you would suggest connecting all current and new client computers using twisted pair cable instead of staying with the current coax wiring structure.

Thoroughly described why you would suggest connecting all current and new client computers using twisted pair cable instead of staying with the current coax wiring structure.

3. Discuss the possibility of using fiber optic cable instead of either twisted pair cable or staying with the existing coax wiring structure. Weight: 20%

Did not submit or incompletely discussed the possibility of using fiber optic cable instead of either twisted pair cable or staying with the existing coax wiring structure.

Insufficiently discussed the possibility of using fiber optic cable instead of either twisted pair cable or staying with the existing coax wiring structure.

Partially discussed the possibility of using fiber optic cable instead of either twisted pair cable or staying with the existing coax wiring structure.

Satisfactorily discussed the possibility of using fiber optic cable instead of either twisted pair cable or staying with the existing coax wiring structure.

Thoroughly discussed the possibility of using fiber optic cable instead of either twisted pair cable or staying with the existing coax wiring structure.

4. Research the costs involved with making these changes to the network (not including the cost for buying more computers) and determine whether or not there is a cost benefit. Weight: 20%

Did not submit or incompletely researched the costs involved with making these changes to the network (not including the cost for buying more computers) and determine whether or not there is a cost benefit.

Insufficiently researched the costs involved with making these changes to the network (not including the cost for buying more computers) and determine whether or not there is a cost benefit.

Partially researched the costs involved with making these changes to the network (not including the cost for buying more computers) and determine whether or not there is a cost benefit.

Satisfactorily researched the costs involved with making these changes to the network (not including the cost for buying more computers) and determine whether or not there is a cost benefit.

Thoroughly researched the costs involved with making these changes to the network (not including the cost for buying more computers) and determine whether or not there is a cost benefit.

5. Clarity and writing mechanics. Weight: 10%

More than 8 errors present

7-8 errors present

5-6 errors present

3-4 errors present

0-2 errors present




Assignment 2: Building on Prior Success


In continuing the scenario from Assignment 1, the president at Ocper, Inc. has accepted your proposal and has indicated that she would like to make additional changes to the network. She would like to add four servers to the network so employees can share files. She would also like to allow VPN access for her employees so they can work remotely. The president would like to complete these objectives while keeping the up-front costs to a minimum.

Write 2-3 page paper in which you:

1. Explain what network operating system you would suggest

2. Describe how you would incorporate the new servers into the environment proposed in Assignment 1 and how you would address what additional changes might be needed.

3. Determine the best option for VPN access for the employees to remotely access the Ocper, Inc. network and explain your reasoning.


Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required page length.


Summarize current networking standards and how standards bodies and the standardization process impact networking technology

Compare and contrast among network operating systems







Points: 100 Assignment 2: Building on Prior Success

Criteria

Unacceptable

(Below 60% F)

Meets

Minimum

Expectations

(60-69% D)

Fair

(70-79% C)

Proficient

(80-89% B)

Exemplary

(90-100% A)

1. Explain what network operating system you would suggest. Weight: 30%

Did not submit or incompletely explained what network operating system you would suggest.

Insufficiently explained what network operating system you would suggest.

Partially explained what network operating system you would suggest.

Satisfactorily explained what network operating system you would suggest.

Thoroughly explained what network operating system you would suggest.

2. Describe how you would incorporate the new servers into the environment proposed in Assignment 1 and how you would address what additional changes might be needed. Weight: 30%

Did not submit or incompletely described how you would incorporate the new servers into the environment proposed in Assignment 1 and how you would address what additional changes might be needed.

Insufficiently described how you would incorporate the new servers into the environment proposed in Assignment 1 and how you would address what additional changes might be needed.

Partially described how you would incorporate the new servers into the environment proposed in Assignment 1 and how you would address what additional changes might be needed.

Satisfactorily described how you would incorporate the new servers into the environment proposed in Assignment 1 and how you would address what additional changes might be needed.

Thoroughly described how you would incorporate the new servers into the environment proposed in Assignment 1 and how you would address what additional changes might be needed.

3. Determine the best option for VPN access for the employees to remotely access the Ocper, Inc. network and explain your reasoning. Weight: 30%

Did not submit or incompletely determined the best option for VPN access for the employees to remotely access the Ocper, Inc. network and explained your reasoning.

Insufficiently determined the best option for VPN access for the employees to remotely access the Ocper, Inc. network and explained your reasoning.

Partially determined the best option for VPN access for the employees to remotely access the Ocper, Inc. network and explained your reasoning.

Satisfactorily determined the best option for VPN access for the employees to remotely access the Ocper, Inc. network and explained your reasoning.

Thoroughly determined the best option for VPN access for the employees to remotely access the Ocper, Inc. network and explained your reasoning.

4. Clarity and writing mechanics. Weight:10%


7-8 errors present

5-6 errors present

3-4 errors present

0-2 errors present




Assignment 3: Network Design Consultation


Your neighbor is starting a small billing business and has asked you to design the network. Currently, you neighbor has nothing, but needs the following:

2 workstations, 2 laptops, and 1 server supporting 3 users

Wireless networking

1 quality networked printer

File and folder sharing

Internet access

Multiple email addresses

Basic security environment (similar to home environment)

Initial investment $5,000 or less

Recurring costs less than $200 per month

With this information in mind, write an 8-10 page paper in which you:

1. Recommend a design that meets all the customer’s needs.

2. Create one (1) original drawing/diagram of the configuration. Use PowerPoint, Visio, Word, or other similar drawing software you are familiar with.

3. Suggest network architecture and Internet access configuration.

4. Describe hardware recommendations and related costs.

5. Describe software recommendations and related costs.

6. Provide a Cost Table listing all the items needing purchasing and the associated cost.

7. Describe the basic configuration recommended for a secure computing environment.

8. Cite at least three (3) references to articles from relevant, non-commercial, and non-wiki sources.

Note: If an assumption(s) is made based on customer needs, please state assumption and reasoning for related suggestion(s).


Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.


Contrast why different technologies are deployed in different contexts of networking, such as topology, bandwidth, distance, and number of users.

Analyze and compare the characteristics of various communication protocols and how they provide application requirements.

Deploy a basic Ethernet LAN and compare it to other network topologies.







Points: 200 Assignment 3: Network Design Consultation

Criteria

Unacceptable

(Below 60% F)

Meets

Minimum

Expectations

(60-69% D)

Fair

(70-79% C)

Proficient

(80-89% B)

Exemplary

(90-100% A)

1. Recommend a design that meets all of the customer’s needs. Weight: 10%

Did not submit or incompletely recommended a design that meets all of the customer’s needs.

Insufficiently recommended a design that meets all of the customer’s needs.

Partially recommended a design that meets all of the customer’s needs.

Satisfactorily recommended a design that meets all of the customer’s needs.

Thoroughly recommended a design that meets all of the customer’s needs.

2. Create one (1) original drawing/diagram of the configuration. Weight:10%

Did not submit or incompletely created one (1) original drawing/diagram of the configuration.

Insufficiently created one (1) original drawing/diagram of the configuration.

Partially created one (1) original drawing/diagram of the configuration.

Satisfactorily created one (1) original drawing/diagram of the configuration.

Thoroughly created one (1) original drawing/diagram of the configuration.

3. Suggest network architecture and Internet access configuration. Weight:10%

Did not submit or incompletely suggested network architecture and Internet access configuration.

Insufficiently suggested network architecture and Internet access configuration.

Partially suggested network architecture and Internet access configuration.

Satisfactorily suggested network architecture and Internet access configuration.

Thoroughly suggested network architecture and Internet access configuration.

4. Describe hardware recommendations and related costs. Weight:10%

Did not submit or incompletely described hardware recommendations and related costs.

Insufficiently described hardware recommendations and related costs.

Partially described hardware recommendations and related costs.

Satisfactorily described hardware recommendations and related costs.

Thoroughly described hardware recommendations and related costs.

5. Describe software recommendations and related costs. Weight:10%

Did not submit or incompletely . described software recommendations and related costs.

Insufficiently described software recommendations and related costs.

Partially described software recommendations and related costs.

Satisfactorily described software recommendations and related costs.

Thoroughly described software recommendations and related costs.

6. Provide a Cost Table listing all the items needing purchasing and the associated cost. Weight:10%

Did not submit or incompletely provided a Cost Table listing all the items needing purchasing and the associated cost.

Insufficiently provided a Cost Table listing all the items needing purchasing and the associated cost.

Partially provided a Cost Table listing all the items needing purchasing and the associated cost.

Satisfactorily provided a Cost Table listing all the items needing purchasing and the associated cost.

Thoroughly provided a Cost Table listing all the items needing purchasing and the associated cost.




7. Describe the basic configuration recommended for a secure computing environment. Weight: 25%

Did not submit or incompletely described the basic configuration recommended for a secure computing environment.

Insufficiently described the basic configuration recommended for a secure computing environment.

Partially described the basic configuration recommended for a secure computing environment.

Satisfactorily described the basic configuration recommended for a secure computing environment.

Thoroughly described the basic configuration recommended for a secure computing environment.

8. Cite at least three (3) references to articles from relevant, non-commercial, and non-wiki sources. Weight: 5%

No references provided

Does not meet the required number of references; all references poor quality choices.

Does not meet the required number of references; some references poor quality choices.

Meets number of required references; all references high quality choices.

Exceeds number of required references; all references high quality choices.

9. Clarity and writing mechanics. Weight: 10%


7-8 errors present

5-6 errors present

3-4 errors present

0-2 errors present

CIS 175 – Student Notes



Weekly Course Schedule

The purpose of the course schedule is to give you, at a glance, the required preparation, activities, and evaluation components of your course. For more information about your course, whether on-ground or online, access your online course shell.

The expectations for a 4.5 credit hour course are for students to spend 13.5 hours in weekly work. This time estimate includes preparation, activities, and evaluation regardless of the delivery mode.

Instructional Materials

In order to be fully prepared, obtain a copy of the required textbooks and other instructional materials prior to the first day of class. When available, Strayer University provides a link to the first three (3) chapters of your textbook(s) in eBook format. Check your online course shell for availability.

Review the online course shell or check with your professor to determine whether Internet-based assignments and activities are used in this course.

Strayer students are encouraged to purchase their course materials through our designated bookstore MBS Direct. http://bookstore.mbsdirect.net/strayer.htm If a lab is required for the course, MBS Direct is the only vendor that sells the correct registration code so that Strayer students may access labs successfully.

Kaltura Video Sessions

Instructors will record video or screen capture sessions using Kaltura in Weeks 2 and 4. Your instructor may also provide these sessions on a weekly basis to act as student tutorials on the following applicable procedures:

Running and navigating the software or labs that will be used in this course

Demonstrating the use of relevant programming languages and tools through screen capture and live navigation.

Logging into the lab environments and running a sample lab required in this course (if labs are required)

Demonstrating the downloading and installing of software to a student’s computer (if necessary) or using the software already installed in the Strayer University campus labs

Locating or finding files and other student materials that may be required to use in assignments

Submitting assignments in Blackboard

You are strongly advised to use the material provided by faculty in these sessions. Online and Ground instructors will post the Kaltura video recorded sessions to the Instructor Insights folder within the weekly tabs of the online course shell (Blackboard).

Study Buddy Wiki

The School of Information Systems and Technology provides Study Buddy Wikis for nine (9) course categories which include: Homeland Security, Computer Security, Programming, Database Management, Web Design, Software Engineering, Networking, Capstone, and Infrastructure. You will be provided a direct link to the courses aligned within your program to post questions, search for answers, add helpful tips, and to assist other students. You should post to the Study Buddy Wiki board that corresponds to the course(s) you are currently taking. Assigned faculty will be monitoring to assist as needed.

Discussions

Students taking this course online are required to post their discussions to a weekly thread in the online course shell. To earn full credit in an online threaded discussion, students must have a total of 3 posts per

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discussion thread. Additionally, the posts must be made on two different days during the week. Please note: Material in the online class will be made available on the previous Thursday. As it is always possible that students could lose their work due to unforeseen circumstances, it is a best practice to routinely save a working draft in a separate file before posting in the course discussion area. Professors hold discussions during class time for on-ground students. Check with your professor if any additional discussion participation is required in the online course shell outside of class hours.

Tests

Tests (quizzes, midterm and final exams, essay exams, lab tests, etc.) are available for student access and completion through the online course shell. Check the online course shell to determine how you are expected to take the tests.

Online students are to complete the test by Sunday midnight the week the test is due.

On-ground students are to complete the tests after the material is covered and before the next class session.

Assignments

A standardized performance grading rubric is a tool your professor will use to evaluate your written assignments. Review the rubric before submitting assignments that have grading rubrics associated with them to ensure you have met the performance criteria stated on the rubric.

Grades are based on individual effort. There is no group grading; however, working in groups in the online or on-ground classroom is acceptable.

Assignments for online students are always submitted through the online course shell. On-ground professors will inform students on how to submit assignments, whether in paper format or through the online course shell.

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Digital Library

The ACM Digital Library is a complete collection of all of ACM’s publications, including ACM journals, conference proceedings, magazines, newsletters, and multimedia titles. The ACM Digital Library contains the largest and most complete full-text archive of articles on computing available today, consisting of: 2.0+ Million Pages of full-text articles , 20,000 New full-text articles added each year, 40+ High Impact Journals , 270+ Conference Proceedings Titles, 9 Magazines (including the flagship Communications of the ACM), 43 Special Interest Groups contributing content.

You are encouraged to search the ACM Digital Library for full-text articles for your writing assignments and Term Papers refereed referenced material. For more information on the ACM Digital Library please watch the video located in the Student Center tab of the online course shell (Blackboard).

To access the ACM Digital Library:

Students:

1. Login to iCampus: http://icampus.strayer.edu

2. Click on Student Services

3. Click on Learning Resource Center

4. Click on Databases

5. Scroll down to Information Systems/Computing

6. Click on ACM Digital Library

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Resources

The Resource Center navigation button in the online course shell contains helpful links. Strayer University Library Resources are available here as well as other important information. You should review this area to find resources and answers to common questions.

Technical support is available for the following:

For technical questions, please contact Strayer Online Technical Support by logging in to your

iCampus account at https://icampus.strayer.edu/login and submitting a case under “Student

Center,” then “Submit Help Ticket.” If you are unable to log in to your iCampus account, please

contact Technical Support via phone at (877) 642-2999.

For concerns with your class, please access the Solution Center by logging in to your iCampus

account at https://icampus.strayer.edu/login and submitting a case under “Student Center,” then

“Submit Help Ticket.” If you are unable to log in to your iCampus account, please contact the

Office of Student Affairs via email at mailto:[email protected].

TurnItIn is an optional online tool to assess the originality of student written work. Check with your professor for access and use instructions.

The Strayer Policies link on the navigation bar in the online course shell contains academic policies. It is important that students be aware of these policies.

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mailto:[email protected].

Documents

CIS175 Student Guide 1118