TDC 413 Introduction to Lan Technologies
Summary
This course covers the principles of local area network (LAN) technologies including protocols, hardware, LAN software and design concepts. The course will focus on the lower layers of the OSI model and explore Ethernet, bridging/switching, VLANs, securing the network and overview of Spanning-tree protocols. Basic routing using RIP and OSPF as well as WAN services will also be investigated. The course will involve multiple lab exercises and troubleshooting activities to help reinforce the concepts.
Texts
CCNA Routing and Switching Study Guide by Todd Lammle, Sybex, 2013, ISBN 978-1-118-74961-6
Grading
Required coursework components and their contribution to the final grade will be:
a) 4 Homework Assignments (75 points each, total points 300, 30%)
b) 7 Lab Exercises (50 points each, total 350 points, 35%)
c) Midterm exam (150 points, 15%)
d) Final Exam (200 points, 20%)
e) Discussions (required for Both on-ground & Online Students, but not graded)
Letter grades will be assigned as:
A = 90% - 100% A- = 88% - 90% B+ = 86%-88% B = 80% - 86%
B- = 78% - 80% C+ = 76% - 78% C = 70% - 76% C- = 68% - 70%
D+ = 66% - 68% D = 60% - 66% F = 0% - 60%
Prerequisites
None
March 31
Network Fundamentals, Ethernet, Protocol Layers and Encapsulation
Ch. 1, 2, 3
Lab #1 out
April 7 DHCP, DNS, Subnetting, VLSM
Ch. 4, 5
Lab #1 Due THR 11:59PM
HW #1 out
Lab #2 out
April 14 IOS, Layer 2 switching
Ch. 6, 10
Lab #2 Due THR 11:59PM
HW #1 due 5:45PM
Lab#3 out
April 21 VLANs, STP Overview, Etherchannel Ch. 11 Lab #3 Due THR 11:59PM
HW #2 out
Lab #4 out
April 28 Wrapup and Review Lab #4 Due THR 11:59PM
HW #2 due 5:45PM
May 5 Midterm Exam
May 12 IP Routing, RIPv2 Ch. 8 Lab#5 out
HW #3 out
May 19 OSPF Ch. 9 Lab #5 Due THR 11:59PM
HW #3 due 5:45PM
Lab #6 out
May 26 WANs Ch. 21 Lab #6 Due THR 11:59PM
HW #4 out
Lab #7 out
June 2 Wrapup and Review Lab #7 Due THR 11:59PM
HW #4 due 5:45PM
This syllabus is subject to change as necessary during the quarter. If a change occurs, it will be thoroughly addressed during class, posted under Announcements in D2L and sent via email.
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