Summer 1999 Course Syllabus

CIS 184 - TCP/IP and NFS 
Room 456, Newton (Tuesday / Thursday 5:15 - 8:05 PM)

Date Description Class Topics Reading Assignment / Test
5/20 Th Course Overview Class Orientation   Buy text
5/25 T Part 1: TCP/IP Theory Intro to TCP/IP & Communication Architectures DOD Model, OSI Model, Protocol Stack CH. 1, 2  
5/27 Th Part 1: OSI Model & TCP/IP Model Protocols and Layers CH. 3, 4 Questions due for Test 1
6/01 T TCP/IP Utilities TCP/IP Apps & Utilities CH. 5, 16  
6/03 Th Part 1: Subnetting IP Addressing, Subnets, and ARP CH. 6 Test 1: , CH. 1,2,3,4,5, 16
6/08 T Subnetting con't   CH. 6  
6/10 Th Subnetting con't   CH. 6 Questions due for Test 2
6/15 T Part 1: Routing Routing - Static, RIP, OSPF CH. 7 Review for test 2
6/17 Th       Test 2: CH. 6, 7 and
Questions due for Test 3
6/22 T Part 2: MS TCP/IP Services Configuring IP CH. 8  
6/24 Th Part 2:   IIS, TCP/IP Printing, & RAS
Part 4: RAS Services		 OS Services - IIS, TCP/IP Printing, & RAS CH. 9, 10, 18 Test 3: CH. 8
Questions due for Test 4
6/29 T Con't      
7/01 Th Part 2:TCP/IP Services
Part 4: TCP/IP Services		 Services: DHCP, DNS, WINS, HOSTS CH. 11-15 Test 4: CH. 9,10,18
Questions due for Test 5
7/06 T Con't   CH. 11-15  
7/08 Th Part 4: TCP/IP Services Managing your Internet with SNMP CH. 17  
7/13 T        
7//15 Th Part 5: MS TCP/IP Implementation Troubleshooting IP CH. 19 Test 5: CH. 11-14
7/20 T   Designing IP networks and Review CH.20 Questions due for Test 6
7/22 Th   Final Review after test   Test 6: CH.15, 17, & 19
7/27 T   Final Exam   Test 7: Cumulative

Please note: Syllabus topics and dates will be adjusted as needed.

Required Text:

  • ** Networking with Microsoft TCP/IP - Certified Administrator's Resource Edition - Drew Haywood and Rob Scrimger.- New Riders

    • How to design your exam questions

    MCP exam for Microsoft TCP/IP

  • For more information about Microsoft objects for TCP/IP exam 070-059 http://www.microsoft.com/mcp/exam/stat/SP70-059.htm .
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    Grades

  • Final grades for this course are based on tests throughout the semester, and on a project designed to familiarize you with the research software used in this course. Some tests may be combined. Additionally, class participation will be factored in.

    • Class Attendance

  • You are accountable for all material covered and announcements given during class, whether or not you are present. The Durham Tech Attendance Policy permits you to miss only three classes before possibly being dropped from the course. If you decide you must drop this course, please get a drop slip from me.
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    Assignments

  • Assignments will consist of the preparation of sample test questions from each section. These questions are the basis of your exam in this course, and will also serve as an excellent study guide for the Microsoft Exam.. You must make an appointment through Sylvan prior to taking the test by calling 1-800-755-EXAM or you can visit Sylvan Prometric's web site at http://www.prometric.com/html/testing.htm. Each test is $100. Taking the Microsoft test is not necessary for completion of this course.
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    Tests

  • There will be 6 mini-test of 25 questions during the semester with a cumulative final. The mini-test will be 50% of your final grade, while the Final exam is 25% of your grade. The remainder 25% of your grade will come from the sample test questions from each section.
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    Special Assistance

  • Students who require academic accommodations due to any physical, psychological, or learning disability should request assistance from the Disabilities Services Coordinator within the first two weeks of class. Likewise, students who may require emergency medical attention due to a chronic health condition are encouraged to notify the Disability Services Coordinator of their condition within the first two weeks of the semester. Students can contact the Disability Services Coordinator by calling 686-3606 (V/TT) or by visiting the Counsel Services Office in room 23, White Building.
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