ClassInfo

NET 413 Introduction to Lan Technologies

Dale Buchholz

Office: CDM Center 617
Winter 2021-2022
Class number: 28171
Section number: 801
W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
LEWIS 01208 Loop Campus
Course homepage: d2l.depaul.edu

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Summary

This course covers the principles of local area network (LAN) technologies including protocols, switching, routing, security, and design concepts. The course will focus on the lower layers of the OSI model and explore Ethernet, switching, VLANs, Wi-Fi, securing the network, Spanning-tree protocols (STP and RSTP), and static routing. The course will involve multiple lab exercises and troubleshooting activities to help reinforce the concepts.



Texts

E-Text:

Cisco Networking Academy, https://www.netacad.com

Optional Text:

 

CCNA Routing and Switching Complete Study Guide

by Todd Lammle, Sybex, 2016, ISBN 978-1119288282



Grading

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

  1. 4 Homeworks (50 pts each; total 200 pts)
  2. 4 Labs (50 pts each; total 200 pts)
  3. Midterm Exam (100 pts)
  4. Final Exam (100 pts)

Further details on each assignment will be distributed in class. Final grades will be calculated as follows: points earned divided by possible points in each category will yield a total course percentage score between 0% and 100%.  Letter grades will be assigned as:
 

Percent

Grade

 

Percent

Grade

93-100

A

 

77-79

C+

90-92

A-

 

73-76

C

87-89

B+

 

70-72

C-

83-86

B

 

60-69

D

80-82

B-

 

< 60

F



Prerequisites

NET 411



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

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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