Syllabus for CIS 67A Local Area Networks

Who should take this class - CIS 67A

Anyone who is interested in the basic concepts of computer networking and in particular with Local Area Networks. This is not a course in the Internet or in internetworking although the basic concepts covered in this course are the basis for understanding complex networking including Wide Area Networks (WANs).

Topics - The class will cover the the following topics:

Local Area Networks
Wireless LANs (WiFi)
LAN Models
LAN Applications
OSI Model
TCP
IP
IEEE LAN Standards
Data Transmission
Transmission Media
Error Detection
LAN Topologies
Error COntrol
Flow Control
Medium Access Methods
Logical Link COntrol (LLC)
Ethernet
Fast Ethernet
Gigabit Ethernet
LAN Performance
Routing and Switching
Security
Network Management

Prerequisites - It is strongly advised that students have taken CIS 66 or the equivalent or have equivalent experience.

HELP - Who'ya Gonna Call?

Instructor

Instructor: Howard Pomerantz, Ph.D.

Contact Information:

I am here to help you learn. This is a team effort so please feel free to call or email mail me any time. I am always happy to speak with you and answer any questions.

	Email	For questions and help please email me: howardp@voyager.deanza.fhda.edu
	Course Home Page	CIS 67A
	Voice:	(408) 674-8946

Class Information

Section: CIS 67A

Time: Wednesday evening from 6:00 P.M. - 9:40 P.M. (1800 - 2140)

Location:

Units: 4

Textbooks

Required Textbooks

Attendance

Students should not miss more than one class during the quarter. More than one absence may result in the lowering of the final grade up to one grade level unless the student makes special arrangements with the instructor prior to the absence. Attendance is mandatory. Attendance will be taken.

Students are NOT dropped by the instructor.

Assignments

Typically one written assignment every two weeks
There will be weekly reading assignments from the textbooks.
YOU MUST COMPLETE ALL ASSIGNMENTS.
Assignments account for ~20% of your final grade
You must EMAIL your assignment to the professor BEFORE class begins.
No more than ONE late assignment is accepted without penality. Other late assignments must be turned in but you will receive no credit. No excuses, don't even bother.
A late assignment must be turned in within one week of the due date.
Late or incomplete assignments will lower your grade.
Assignments: Failure to complete all assignments may result in a final grade of F.
You must turn in ALL course work.

Submitting Assignments for Grading

Instructions for submitting your assignments : Assignments

Course Web Site

Course Web Site: CIS 67A Web Site

Note the absence of a C- grade and the fact that an A+, though available, has the same 4.0 grade point multiplier as the A grade.

* Each course has a specific unit value. For example, most GE classes at De Anza are four units, most math and science classes are five units, while many PE and CAOS classes range from .5 to 3 units. To obtain your GPA, divide the total grade points by the total letter grade units.

A+	>=97%	4.0
A	>=95%	4.0
A-	>=90%	3.7
B+	>=87%	3.3
B	>=85%	3.0
B-	>=80%	2.7
C+	>=75%	2.3
C	>=70%	2.0
D+	>=67%	1.3
D	>=65%	1.0
D-	>=60%	0.7
F	<=59%	0.0