ClassInfo

IT 263 Applied Networks and Security

Fall 2017-2018
Class number: 12317
Section number: 401
TuTh 1:30PM - 3:00PM
CDM 00224 Loop Campus

Summary

In this course, students will utilize the scientific method to explore packet-switched network and security technologies that support all Internet communications. Utilizing software-based network simulators and packet data captured from operational networks, students will explore packet flows while testing hypotheses about Internet Protocol (IP) data services and behaviors. Network topics will include client/server, network connectivity, operations of intermediate network connection devices such as IP routers, firewalls and Ethernet switches, basic IP addressing, subnetting and network address translation. Security topics will include typical threats and responses, firewalls, host hardening, password management and virtual private networks (VPNs).

This is a classroom-based section of the Applied Networks and Security course. We will use classroom presentations and discussions in conjunction with online resources and virtual cloud computing networking services for specific lab exercises.

Required coursework components and their contribution to the final grade will be:

a) NetAcad Quiz Results (25%) b) 4 (or more) homework/lab assignments (50%) c) Final project (25%)

Further details on each assignment will be distributed in class.

All graded coursework components or assignments are due by 11:30 p.m. on the due date unless otherwise specified. No late or unreported assignment submissions will be accepted after final course grades are posted.

All assigned work must be completed individually unless otherwise noted. All students are expected to read and understand DePaul's policy on Academic Integrity.



Texts

Introduction to Networks: Resources from Cisco Networking Academy - https://www.netacad.com


Grading

Letter grades will be assigned using the following grade scale based on the final course percentage:

A = 93%-100%
A- = 90%-92%
B+ = 87%-89%
B = 83%-86%
B- = 80%-82%
C+ = 77%-79%
C = 73%-76%
C- = 70%-72%
D+ = 67%-69%
D = 60%-66%
F = 0-59%



Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this class.



Academic Policies and Accomodations

All students are required to manage their class schedules each term in accordance with the deadlines for enrolling and withdrawing as indicated in the University Academic Calendar. Information on enrollment, withdrawal, grading and incompletes can be found at: http://cdm.depaul.edu/enrollment. Students with Disabilities: Students who feel they may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact the instructor privately to discuss their specific needs. All discussions will remain confidential. To ensure that you receive the most appropriate accommodation based on your needs, contact the instructor as early as possible in the quarter (preferably within the first week of class), and make sure that you have contacted the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) at: csd@depaul.edu. Lewis Center 1420, 25 East Jackson Blvd. Phone number: (312)362-8002 Fax: (312)362-6544 TTY: (773)325.7296


Learning Domain and Outcomes

Learning Domain Description: IT 263 is included in the Liberal Studies program as a course with credit in the Scientific Inquiry domain. Courses in the Scientific Inquiry domain are designed to provide students with an opportunity to learn the methods of modern science and its impact on the world around us. Courses are designed to help students develop a more complete perspective about science and the scientific process, including: an understanding of the major principles guiding modern scientific thought; a comprehension of the varying approaches and aspects of science; an appreciation of the connection among the sciences; the fundamental role of mathematics in practicing science; an awareness of the roles and limitations of theories and models in interpreting, understanding, and predicting natural phenomena; and a realization of how these theories and models change or are supplanted as our knowledge increases.

Learning Outcomes: 1. Students will understand the major principles guiding modern scientific thought and will be able to demonstrate a mastery of the science content knowledge of their SID courses. 2. Students will know that science, technology, and math serve as mechanisms for inquiry into the nature of the universe. Students will: a. Identify questions that can be answered through scientific investigations b. Design and conduct a scientific investigation to test a scientific hypothesis c. Use appropriate tools and techniques together, analyze, and interpret data to support or refute a scientific hypothesis d. Develop descriptions, explanations, predictions, and models using evidence e. Describe relationships between evidence and explanations using critical and logical thinking f. Recognize and analyze alternative explanations and predictions g. Communicate scientific procedures and explanations h. Use mathematics in all aspects of scientific inquiry 3. Students will understand and appreciate the interrelationships among science, technology and math. Students will: a. Use technology and mathematics to identify a problem or design a solution to a problem b. Give examples of how science and technology inform and influence each other 4. Students will understand and appreciate the role of science in society and in their lives. Students will: a. Provide examples of how science and technology impact our lives, and how social needs and concerns impact our development of technology and scientific investigation b. Develop positive attitudes towards science, technology, and mathematics c. Establish an ongoing experiential/service-learning interest in science, technology, and mathematics 5. Students will understand the nature of science, technology, and mathematics. Students will: a. Provide examples of the abuse of science, including the representation of unfalsifiable claims as science and other forms of pseudoscience b. Explain the strengths and limits of scientific inquiry c. Explain the difference between evidence and inference, and the provisional nature of scientific explanations by providing examples of how our understanding of the workings of the world has changed in the past d. Explain the difference between probability and certainty, and describe what is meant by uncertainty in the context of science, technology, and mathematics

How Learning Outcomes Will Be Met: 1. Through homework assignments, students will demonstrate a mastery of the science content knowledge 2. Through lab assignments, students will design and conduct investigations to test hypotheses regarding network protocols and behaviors 3. Using tools such as network simulations, virtual LAN configuration, and by analyzing data packet traces from actual network interactions, students will analyze and interpret data, development predictions and explanations, analyze alternate explanations, communicate scientific procedures, and describe relationships between evidence and explanations using critical and logical thinking 4. Students will use mathematics to construct solutions to problems regarding network performance and delays, IP address subnetting, and data encryption 5. By completing lab assignments on their own home computers, laptops or mobile devices, and cloud computing networks, students will understand and appreciate the role of the Internet in society and their lives 6. By contributing to required discussions about Internet uses, access, security and net neutrality, students will understand and appreciate the role of science in society and in their lives

Writing Expectations: Writing is integral for communicating ideas and progress in science, mathematics and technology. The form of writing in these disciplines is different from most other fields and includes, for example, mathematical equations, computer code, figures and graphs, lab reports and journals. Courses in the SI domain must include a writing component where the component is in a form appropriate for that course (e.g., lab reports, technical reports, etc.)

How Writing Expectations Will Be Met: Students will write short reports explaining results of lab exercises. Students will be required to write a paper on a technological topic of interest, using relevant technical resources from multiple external sources, and appropriate documentation approaches. This type of technical writing and presentation is an important communications skill; frequently required of any students, developers, or others involved in various aspects of computer and communication systems activities and enterprises.



School policies:

Changes to Syllabus

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.

Online Course Evaluations

Evaluations are a way for students to provide valuable feedback regarding their instructor and the course. Detailed feedback will enable the instructor to continuously tailor teaching methods and course content to meet the learning goals of the course and the academic needs of the students. They are a requirement of the course and are key to continue to provide you with the highest quality of teaching. The evaluations are anonymous; the instructor and administration do not track who entered what responses. A program is used to check if the student completed the evaluations, but the evaluation is completely separate from the student’s identity. Since 100% participation is our goal, students are sent periodic reminders over three weeks. Students do not receive reminders once they complete the evaluation. Students complete the evaluation online in CampusConnect.

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism

This course will be subject to the university's academic integrity policy. More information can be found at http://academicintegrity.depaul.edu/ If you have any questions be sure to consult with your professor.

All students are expected to abide by the University's Academic Integrity Policy which prohibits cheating and other misconduct in student coursework. Publicly sharing or posting online any prior or current materials from this course (including exam questions or answers), is considered to be providing unauthorized assistance prohibited by the policy. Both students who share/post and students who access or use such materials are considered to be cheating under the Policy and will be subject to sanctions for violations of Academic Integrity.

Academic Policies

All students are required to manage their class schedules each term in accordance with the deadlines for enrolling and withdrawing as indicated in the University Academic Calendar. Information on enrollment, withdrawal, grading and incompletes can be found at http://www.cdm.depaul.edu/Current%20Students/Pages/PoliciesandProcedures.aspx.

Students with Disabilities

Students who feel they may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact the instructor privately to discuss their specific needs. All discussions will remain confidential.
To ensure that you receive the most appropriate accommodation based on your needs, contact the instructor as early as possible in the quarter (preferably within the first week of class), and make sure that you have contacted the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) at:
Lewis Center 1420, 25 East Jackson Blvd.
Phone number: (312)362-8002
Fax: (312)362-6544
TTY: (773)325.7296