Course Description:

This course will develop a fundamental understanding of the technical workings of networking technologies.  Topics and exercises will include development and implementation of school networks and include setup and maintenance of LAN and Internet servers.  This is a hands-on course for developing and maintaining first line support for educational telecommunications.

In order to successfully plan, develop, and implement curricula to meet the needs of diverse learners in today's world and to prepare students for the future, the College of Education and Human Development (COEHD) has identified four critical components of The Effective Educator:  standards-based instruction (SBI), knowledge of the learner (KL), best pedagogical practices (PP), and content knowledge (CK).
 

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, class participants should be able to:

1.  Demonstrate a working knowledge of Ethernet networks.  Describe the functions of routers, switches and hubs in a network. (SBI,KL,CK)

2.  Install and configure a network operating system on a server to provide file and print sharing services. (SBI,KL,CK)

3.  Configure computers to provide peer to peer connectivity for shared resources. (SBI,KL,CK)

4.  Create users and provide them with functional a network environment including file and print services. (SBI,KL,CK)

5.  Configure WinTel client computers to access network resources. (SBI,KL,CK)

6.  Describe available management tools and explain their role in network management. (SBI,KL,CK)

7.  Demonstrate a working knowledge of web server configuration and managment. (SBI,KL,CK)
 

Course Requirements:

1. Complete classroom activities. (400 pts) Complete class attendance is expected. Completion of the reading assignments and classroom participation is also expected.  In-class check tests for understanding of networking terminology and concepts.

2. Network Design Project. (200 pts)  Students will develop an implementation plan for purchase and installation of an educational network.
 
 

This is a hands-on course and will require additional time on the computer outside of scheduled class times. This course is designed for students with intermediate level of computer literacy. The goal is to devleop these skills in the area of computer hardware and provide practice in the setup and maintenance of computer networks .
 

Textbook:

To be announced - Several readings will be posted to the class website

Supplies:

Several 3 ½ “ diskettes; possible zip disk
Computer Toolkit (purchase after first class period)
 

Grading Scale:

540—600 points A
480—539 points B
420—479 points C
360—419 points D
below 360 points F

Expectations:

1. Complete all assignments on time. Late assignments will lower your grade.
2. Complete all projects with class. Late projects will not be accepted except for extreme unforeseen emergencies and then only prior to the next class meeting. Failure to meet this requirement will result in a failing grade for the project.
3. Participate fully in all classroom activities through class discussions, thoughtful questions, assisting others via cooperative learning techniques, constructing knowledge, and reflecting.
4. Willingness to become more familiar with computer hardware and unafraid to explore the full potential of the computer for both personal and classroom use. This will require active problem solving.
5. Attendance is required at all classes. Anyone having two or more absences will need special permission from the instructor to pass the course.

"Free discussion, inquiry, and expression is encouraged in class.  Classroom behavior that interferes with either (a) the instructor's ability to conduct the class or (b) the ability of students to benefit from the instruction is not acceptable. Examples may include routinely entering class late or departing early; use of beepers, cellular phones, or other electronic devises; repeatedly talking in class without being recognized; talking while others are speaking; or arguing in a say that is perceived as "crossing the civility line."  In the event of a situation where a student legitimately needs to carry a beeper/cellular phone to class, prior notice and approval of the instructor is required.  Classroom behavior which is deemed inappropriate and cannot be resolved by the student and the faculty member may be referred to the Office of Judicial Affairs for administrative or disciplinary review as per the Code of Student Conduct which may be found at http://www.selu.edu/StudentAffairs/Handbook/2003/codeofconduct.html."

If you are a qualified student with a disability seeking accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, you are required to self identify with the Office of Student Life, Room 203, Student Union.  No accommodations will be granted without documentation from the Office of Disability Services.

NOTICE:  As per SLU's Email Policy of January 1, 2003, Students are required to use their SLU email accounts for all communication.

NOTICE:  New Rules and Deadlines for Graduation - PLEASE READ notice on SLU official website:
http://www.selu.edu/Administration/recordsandregistration/gradap.html
 

Important Dates:

Friday, October 22, 2004, last day to resign from the University or withdraw from regular classes.