SYLLABUS
[SCHEDULE]:
The MIS 423 course includes two lecture sessions each week. The lecture sessions will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 12pm – 1:50pm in PH 210B.
[OVERVIEW OF COURSE]:
The class surrounds the theory and principles, design, implementation, and management of local area network systems, including predominant networking products and technologies. We will discuss several topics about managing and troubleshooting networks, including network models, TCP/IP, IT security, and wireless networking. Overall, the course will help you prepare for the duties and responsibilities associated with becoming a network administrator.
[TEXTBOOK FOR LECTURE]:
The course will use the following textbook:
[COURSE OBJECTIVES/LEARNING OUTCOMES]:
[COMMUNICATION]:
[LECTURE ATTENDANCE]:
Lecture attendance is highly recommended. Your attendance may affect your performance in exams since I lecture on material beyond that in the text. All material covered in lecture may appear in exams. It is your responsibility as a student to attend class. We will also be completing a lot of hands on assignments that we will use class time to complete.
[STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES]:
[EXAM/ASSIGNMENT POLICY]:
Please note that there are NO EARLY OR LATE EXAMS, and NO LATE or MAKE-UP ASSIGNMENTS. The only exception for a late exam or a late assignment is if a student has an excuse from a medical professional, or for a personal emergency (e.g., a death in the family). If you have one of the above, please discuss this with me PRIOR TO THE EXAM/ASSIGNMENT DUE DATE or PRIOR to an in-class assignment. Some sports-related or academic-related excuses may also be acceptable. It is better to talk with me first.
[ACADEMIC DISHONESTY]:
Students are expected to uphold the WWU standard of conduct for students relating to academic dishonesty. As described in the WWU Student Bulletin and on WWU’s web page for Academic Dishonesty (see http://catalog.wwu.edu/content.php?catoid=10&navoid=1794):
[GRADING]:
Grades will be posted to Canvas. While most of the course will use this website, your grades will be posted to the Canvas course space. This means that it is your responsibility to check your grades as they come in. I will not accept any grade disputes beyond one week after I have posted your grades.
Grade Breakdown:
The MIS 423 course includes two lecture sessions each week. The lecture sessions will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 12pm – 1:50pm in PH 210B.
[OVERVIEW OF COURSE]:
The class surrounds the theory and principles, design, implementation, and management of local area network systems, including predominant networking products and technologies. We will discuss several topics about managing and troubleshooting networks, including network models, TCP/IP, IT security, and wireless networking. Overall, the course will help you prepare for the duties and responsibilities associated with becoming a network administrator.
[TEXTBOOK FOR LECTURE]:
The course will use the following textbook:
- Managing and Troubleshooting Networks, Mike Meyers, Fifth Edition -- https://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-Network-Managing-Troubleshooting-Networks/dp/1260128504
- Cisco Packet Tracer: https://www.netacad.com/about-networking-academy/packet-tracer/
[COURSE OBJECTIVES/LEARNING OUTCOMES]:
- Understand the ethical issues of working as a Network Administrator
- Understand network security issues
- Be familiar with common network operating systems used by network servers
- Understand designing and installing a physical network
- Understand securing and naming TCP/IP basics
- Be familiar with wireless networking
- Understand the basics of visualization and cloud computing
[COMMUNICATION]:
- Communication between the instructor and you is via both e-mail and announcements on the Canvas throughout the quarter. You need to make sure your correct e-mail address is registered with the WWU Canvas system, and check this e-mail frequently.
- Lecture Related Questions: If you have a question that is lecture related, please send an email to [email protected].
[LECTURE ATTENDANCE]:
Lecture attendance is highly recommended. Your attendance may affect your performance in exams since I lecture on material beyond that in the text. All material covered in lecture may appear in exams. It is your responsibility as a student to attend class. We will also be completing a lot of hands on assignments that we will use class time to complete.
[STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES]:
- Class Attendance: You are expected to be punctual for each class meeting. Since we have a busy schedule, you cannot afford to miss any class. An absence, excused or unexcused, does not relieve you of any course requirements.
- Required Readings and In-Class Assignments: You are expected to read the text and any other readings before coming to class in order to make class meetings more meaningful and productive. You may be called upon at any time to discuss various topics and issues.
- Check Canvas and This Website. Check this website AND the Canvas site regularly for information and updates, and also to stay on top of your grades.
- Email. Check your WWU student email account regularly for class-related messages. Information sent in an email message to your WWU student email account is considered to have been distributed to and received by the entire class.
- Exams: There will be two exams. These exams will be multiple-choice and short answer and will cover the material from the text and lecture. Due to time limitations, we may not be able to cover each and every topic during the lectures. However, this does not mean that you will not be tested on the topics not covered in the class. Makeup exams are usually rare but may be possible in case of an emergency. All makeup exams will be essay in nature.
- Work Together. Please become friends and colleagues with several people in the class. These are the people you will remember for the rest of your lives! You need to study with one another and ask one another for help. You will work together on several in-class assignments. However, please remember that exams and other assignments should be completed individually (unless otherwise indicated by the instructors).
[EXAM/ASSIGNMENT POLICY]:
Please note that there are NO EARLY OR LATE EXAMS, and NO LATE or MAKE-UP ASSIGNMENTS. The only exception for a late exam or a late assignment is if a student has an excuse from a medical professional, or for a personal emergency (e.g., a death in the family). If you have one of the above, please discuss this with me PRIOR TO THE EXAM/ASSIGNMENT DUE DATE or PRIOR to an in-class assignment. Some sports-related or academic-related excuses may also be acceptable. It is better to talk with me first.
[ACADEMIC DISHONESTY]:
Students are expected to uphold the WWU standard of conduct for students relating to academic dishonesty. As described in the WWU Student Bulletin and on WWU’s web page for Academic Dishonesty (see http://catalog.wwu.edu/content.php?catoid=10&navoid=1794):
[GRADING]:
Grades will be posted to Canvas. While most of the course will use this website, your grades will be posted to the Canvas course space. This means that it is your responsibility to check your grades as they come in. I will not accept any grade disputes beyond one week after I have posted your grades.
Grade Breakdown:
Course Component | Criteria | Total |
---|---|---|
HoAs | 7 Assignments @ 20 points each | 25% of your grade |
Exams | 2 Exams @ 100 points each | 50% of your grade |
Group Project | Milestone 1 (25 points), Milestone 2 (50 points) and Milestone 3 (125 points) | 25% of your grade |
Descriptions of Course Components in the Grade Breakdown.
[GRADING SYSTEM]:
The following final course grades will be determined using the following percentage cutoffs:
[REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION]:
Reasonable accommodation for persons with documented disabilities should be established within the first week of class and arranged through Disability Resources for Students: telephone 650-3083; email [email protected]; and on the web at Disability Resources.
[STUDENT SERVICES]:
Western encourages students to seek assistance and support at the onset of an illness, difficulty, or crisis.
[EQUAL OPPORTUNITY OFFICE]:
Western is committed to an environment free of discrimination and harassment. Federal and State laws, as well as University policies, protect faculty, staff, and students against discrimination based on the following legally protected characteristics: Race, Color, Creed, Religion, National Origin, Sex, (including pregnancy and parenting status), Age, Disability, Marital Status, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression, Genetic Information and Veteran Status (See Equal Opportunity and Western’s Policies on Providing Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination and Preventing Sexual Harassment).
[THIS SYLLABUS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE]:
This syllabus is subject to change. Changes, if any, will be announced in class. Students will be held responsible for all changes
- Hands-on Assignments (HoAs): HoAs are meant to provide students with a more in-depth understanding of the course topics. HoAs will consist of a variety of topics. They will be started inside the lecture classroom but may continue outside the classroom. Please note that there are 7 assignments, and that students must complete all 7 of the assignments. I will NOT accept work that duplicates another student’s ideas and work, or any outside work. If you copy and paste from the book or any other source you will receive a 0. No excuses.
- Exams: There are two exams in this course: one midterm and one final exam. The students must take all of the exams. The exams are meant to test students' knowledge of both the technology and the concepts behind network administration. The exams will be both multiple choice and will have short essay components. Please check the course schedule and course website for more information about the exams, including exam dates. We will talk more about exams as they approach.
- Group Project: For the group project, you and your team will design the classroom of the future. You will complete a presentation and a write-up of the classroom. More information about the group project can be found on the Group Project page of this website.
[GRADING SYSTEM]:
The following final course grades will be determined using the following percentage cutoffs:
- A: 93 -100%
- A-: 90 - 93%
- B+: 87 - 89%
- B: 84 - 86%
- B-: 80 - 83%
- C+: 77 - 79%
- C: 74 - 76%
- C-: 70 - 73%
- D+: 67 - 69%
- D: 64 - 66%
- D-: 60 - 63%
- F: 0 - 59%
[REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION]:
Reasonable accommodation for persons with documented disabilities should be established within the first week of class and arranged through Disability Resources for Students: telephone 650-3083; email [email protected]; and on the web at Disability Resources.
[STUDENT SERVICES]:
Western encourages students to seek assistance and support at the onset of an illness, difficulty, or crisis.
- In the case of a medical concern or question, please contact the Health Center: 650-3400 or visit Student Health.
- In the case of an emotional or psychological concern or question, please contact the Counseling Center: 650-3400 or visit Counseling Center.
- In the case of a health and safety concern, please contact the University Police: 650-3555 or visit University Police.
- In the case of a family or personal crisis or emergency, please contact the Dean of Students: 650-3450 or visit Dean of Students.
[EQUAL OPPORTUNITY OFFICE]:
Western is committed to an environment free of discrimination and harassment. Federal and State laws, as well as University policies, protect faculty, staff, and students against discrimination based on the following legally protected characteristics: Race, Color, Creed, Religion, National Origin, Sex, (including pregnancy and parenting status), Age, Disability, Marital Status, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression, Genetic Information and Veteran Status (See Equal Opportunity and Western’s Policies on Providing Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination and Preventing Sexual Harassment).
[THIS SYLLABUS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE]:
This syllabus is subject to change. Changes, if any, will be announced in class. Students will be held responsible for all changes