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BA 479 – Business Telecommunications
and Networking
Course
Syllabus - Winter
2013
Instructor
Contact Information:
Name: Dr. V.T. Raja
Office: Bexell
429
Phone: 541-737-6058
E-mail: Raja@bus.oregonstate.edu
Office Hours:
First week and finals week: By Appointment
For Weeks 2 – 10:
Tuesday: 4:15 – 5:15 PM
Wednesday: 12:30 – 1:30 PM
Thursday: 4:00 – 5:00 PM
and by appointment.
Class
Time/Venue:
Section 001: CRN#: 34925 MW 2:00 – 3:50 PM in Bexell 321
Section 002: CRN#: 37650 MW 4:00 – 5:50 PM in Bexell 321
Course
Credits: This is a required course
for BIS majors. This course combines
approximately 110 hours of instruction, online activities and assignments for 4
credits.
Textbook: Jerry
Fitzgerald & Alan Dennis, Business Data Communications and Networking, 11th
edition, John Wiley & Sons (Required Text)
ISBN: 978-1118-086834
Pre-Requisites: BA 370 or ACTG 378
Course
Overview:
Information
communications and telecommunication networks are essential to the functioning of
both large and small businesses.
Networking technology is a major and growing cost to organizations. Management and staff not only need to
understand this technology, but also need to understand the way in which this
technology can be effectively applied to satisfy business requirements. The objective of this course is to provide a
framework (5-layer Internet model similar to 7-layer OSI model) that enables
students to gain a fundamental understanding of networks and information
communications as they relate to the business environment.
The
course provides an introduction to various fundamental topics in the networking
field. It provides some fundamentals
about physical layer, and some major functions of data link, transport and
network layers. An introduction to the
different functions of the network model would enable students understand the
‘big picture’ associated with the 5-layer network model, and the functioning of
the Internet and e-business. The course
includes coverage of historic and available state of the art network options
(e.g., cloud computing), and their respective strengths/weaknesses. This will enable students to make informed
choices when selecting network technologies for specific business needs.
The
last two pages of this syllabus outline topics and a tentative lecture
schedule.
The
assignments in this course would require students to demonstrate self-learning
capabilities. The assignments could
include in-class presentations and/or a report on miscellaneous topics in the
field of networking. The assignments
could also involve lab exercises on topics such as server hardware and software
configuration including DNS/DHCP configurations, creating and managing
individual/group user accounts, addition of clients to a network, packet
capture/analysis, using virtualization and cloud services etc. Details about assignments will be provided
later in class.
Learning
Outcomes:
After completing this course, a student
should be able to:
1. Explain the functioning of Internet using a layered protocol stack model. Describe major functions of data link, transport and network layer protocols (i.e., Ethernet, TCP and IP).
2. Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental network terminology, concepts, (e.g., network architectures, internetworking devices) and their business applications.
3. Describe a current communication/network technology and its business applications/implications in a non-technical manner.
4. Identify desirable properties of secure communication and ways to achieve them.
5. Demonstrate basic hands-on skills that can be used to implement a computer network in a small business environment.
Pedagogy and
Learning Resources:
The course will use a variety of
means to address the course objectives.
The lectures, readings, lab exercises, quizzes, and assignments will
introduce you to a number of key concepts and timely issues in the business
telecommunications and networking field.
Lecture handouts will be available on Blackboard. Some lectures may be delivered
as guest lectures by industry professionals.
Schedule of lectures posted at the end of this
syllabus is tentative. For example, it could change after taking
into consideration the contents of the survey completed by students during the
first lecture or if the instructor sees any other good reason for changing the
lecture schedule.
Course
Readings:
Reading chapter contents from
textbook is expected, unless otherwise mentioned in class. There may be additional online readings. The first part of the course will introduce
students to various computer network related concepts from different chapters
of the text. Refer to lecture schedule at the end of this syllabus for assigned
readings from textbook.
Email:
Some announcements for this
class may be made via ONID e-mail. Note that it is YOUR responsibility to view your ONID e-mails at least once
every day. You should also ensure that
your ONID e-mail storage space is not full at any time during the quarter. If you do not use your ONID e-mail account regularly,
then it is your responsibility to set up your ONID email systems so that your
ONID e-mails are automatically forwarded to the e-mail account you use (e.g.,
Gmail, yahoo, Comcast, Hotmail etc.) on a regular basis. Please note that e-mails sent to the
instructor from off-campus non ONID e-mail accounts (e.g., Gmail, yahoo,
Comcast, Hotmail etc.) may at times get filtered by campus servers, and may not
be delivered to the instructor. Please
note that you bear responsibility for not using the OSU campus email and COB
lab facilities. If you are sending an
e-mail to the instructor or TA, please ensure that your subject line starts
with BA479.
Evaluation
of Student Performance and Grading Policy:
Individual
grades will be based on a ‘weighted’ average as follows:
Exam
1 25%
Exam
2 35%
Assignments 20%
Class
Participation 5%
Quizzes 15%
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Total 100%
Individual
grades will be assigned as follows:
A: student's overall score >= 93% C+: 77%
<= score < 80%
A-: 90%
<= score < 93% C: 73%
<= score < 77%
B+: 87% <= score < 90% C-:
70% <= score < 73%
B: 83% <= score < 87% D+: 67% <= score < 70%
B-: 80% <= score < 83%
D: 63%
<= score < 67%
F: Below
63%
Class Participation:
Class participation scores will be evaluated based
on several factors such as: attendance, quality and appropriate frequency of
verbal participation contributions to classroom lectures/discussions,
punctuality, classroom conduct, and (written) quality contributions to the
instructor (e.g., a relevant article, a relevant website and a summary of that
website, an e-mail message following a class discussion, etc.). Students are eligible to receive exam feedback
only if they maintain at least 75% attendance record during the term. Also see section on ‘OSU No Show Drop’ rule
mentioned later in this syllabus regarding minimum attendance requirements for
first week of the term. As mentioned
earlier in this document, students are expected to behave professionally in the
classroom. If a student is late to class
frequently or if they use electronic devices for non-class purpose they may
forfeit all their participation points.
Also, as mentioned below, behavior in class must be professional at all
times. Discrimination and/or harassment will not be tolerated in the
classroom.
Behavior in
Class:
Behavior in class must be professional at all times.
The atmosphere within the classroom should be the same as you might expect in a
casual business meeting. People must
treat each other with dignity and respect in order for scholarship to
thrive. Behaviors that are disruptive to
learning will not be tolerated and may be referred to the Office of the Dean of
Students for disciplinary action. Use of electronic devices
during lecture is typically not allowed except for accessing or using course
related material. If a student uses an
electronic device for non-class purpose they may forfeit all their
participation points earned thus far.
Discrimination
and/or Harassment:
Discrimination and/or harassment will not be tolerated
in the classroom. In most cases,
discrimination and/or harassment violates Federal and State laws and/or
University Policies and Regulations. Intentional
discrimination and/or harassment will be referred to the Affirmative Action
Office and dealt with in accordance with the appropriate rules and regulations.
Unintentional discrimination and/or harassment are
just as damaging to the offended party.
But, it usually results from people not understanding the impact of
their remarks or actions on others, or insensitivity to the feelings of
others. We must all strive to work
together to create a positive learning environment. This means that each individual should be
sensitive to the feelings of others, and tolerant of the remarks and actions of
others. If you find the remarks and
actions of another individual to be offensive, please bring it to his/her
attention in a professional manner. If
you believe those remarks and actions constitute intentional discrimination
and/or harassment, please bring it to the attention of your instructor in a
timely manner.
Exams and
Quizzes:
There will be two exams. The
exam dates are typically announced in class or mentioned in the lecture
schedule at the end of this syllabus. The exam
venue will be announced in class or via e-mail at least one class prior to the
exam. Exams are not comprehensive. However, knowledge of material covered in the
first part of the term will be useful during the second exam.
A student who is unable to take the exams
during their scheduled times, must notify the instructor as early as possible,
preferably within 10 days of the exam date announcement, and make alternate
arrangements for a make-up exam with the instructor. Every student is individually responsible for
confirming the exam dates, times and venues with the instructor.
Announced and/or unannounced quizzes may be given
throughout the quarter. Quizzes will be
based on previous lecture materials and/or assigned readings/class
presentations.
Making up a
missed lecture:
Students will be unable to make-up points relating
to some BA479 lectures such as any that involve a guided tour on or near
campus, or guest lecture. Switching
between BA479 class sections without obtaining prior approval of instructor
in a timely manner would be considered as missing a lecture.
Making
up points relating to a class without prior permission and/or appropriate
documentation: Typically make-ups of class
exercises are not allowed if the instructor does not approve an excused absence
for the student in advance. Students who
miss a quiz without prior permission of the instructor may be allowed to
make-up the quiz (one single time) before the next lecture with a penalty of up
to 50% deduction. Initiating the request for a make-up in a timely
manner is the student’s responsibility. Penalty will be waived only
if the student had a valid reason such as illness with documentation, or an
emergency supported by appropriate documentation.
Illness with appropriate documentation: In case a student misses a
regular lecture due to being ill, and wishes to make up exercises covered in
the missed class, the instructor must be notified prior to the commencement of
the class via e-mail or phone if possible.
Also, in such cases, medical documentation must be provided to the
instructor for making up quizzes and exams.
Notifying the instructor about an absence from a regular lecture, just
few minutes before the class session starts is typically not accepted as
advance notification. Appropriate
documentation is required for emergency reasons (e.g., family emergency) as
well.
Interview with appropriate documentation: If a student misses a
regular lecture due to a job/internship interview and wishes to make up the
missed class, then the student must provide the instructor contact information
about the organization and about the person who interviewed the student. Prior permission has to be obtained from the
instructor in case the student is interested in making up any class
participation exercise or quiz that the student may miss due to the
interview.
Appropriate documentation is required if a student
wishes to make-up points relating to a regular lecture that they missed due to
government related reasons (e.g., jury duty or other similar reasons).
Exams cannot be made-up if timely prior permission of instructor has not been obtained, and/or if appropriate documentation is not provided. If a student is late by more than 15 minutes for an exam, they may not be allowed to take the exam. If a student is late for the exam and the instructor allows the student to take the exam, then a significant penalty (i.e., deduction of exam points) will be levied. The instructor will use his discretion to decide the number of points to be deducted.
If a student is unable to attend a class session, it is the student's responsibility to acquire the class notes, assignments, announcements, etc. from a classmate. Initiating the request for any make-up in a timely manner is the student’s responsibility.
Assignments:
Assignments will be given throughout the
quarter. Assignments may include written
assignments, presentations and lab exercises.
If lab exercises are administered they would be subject to lab grading
policy, details of which will be announced later in the term. To receive full credit for written
assignments, all written assignments should be typed and must be of a
professional quality (e.g., spell check, grammar, use of non-sexist language,
stapled etc.). Late submission of any assignment will result up to a 20% penalty for each day the homework
is late. A computer/printer crash or lack
of an Internet connection is not an acceptable excuse for late submissions of
written assignments. Additional details on assigned readings, exams, quizzes,
lecture handouts, assignments, and/or presentations will be provided later in
class.
Grade Appeals:
If a student is not satisfied with a grade he/she
has received for an exam, quiz, or assignment, the student is welcome to
discuss it with the instructor after class hours. Written grade appeals with appropriate
justification have to be made within one week from the time the grades are
given out by the instructor. Incomplete
grades will be given only under circumstances deemed unusual by the instructor,
and will require appropriate documentation.
Disability
Access Services:
Oregon State University is
committed to providing equal opportunity to higher education for academically
qualified students without regard to a disability. Students with disabilities
are encouraged to contact Disability Access Services (http://ds.oregonstate.edu/home/) immediately to
learn more about their rights and responsibilities. Students with documented
disabilities who may need accommodations, who have any emergency medical
information the instructor should be aware of, or who need special arrangements
in the event of evacuation, should make an appointment with the instructor as
early as possible, and no later than the first week of
the term.
OSU 'No Show
Drop' Rule:
Note that
for this course the OSU 'No Show Drop' rule may be strictly enforced.
This rule: Academic
regulations AR 9§b reads as follows:
"If it is anticipated
that the demand for enrollment in a given course will exceed the maximum number
that can be accommodated, the department offering the course may designate it
in the Schedule of Classes with the code "NSHD" (no-show-drop). A
student who is registered for such a course who attends no meetings of the
course during the first five school days of the term will be dropped from the
course by the instructor, unless the student has obtained prior permission for
absence. If such action is taken, the instructor will send written notice
through the department to the Registrar’s Office, which in turn will notify the
student that the course has been dropped from his or her schedule. Students
should not assume they have been dropped unless they receive notification from
the Registrar’s Office. No fee will be charged."
Student
Conduct and Academic Honesty:
Students are
expected to uphold the OSU standard of conduct for students relating to
academic honesty. Academic honesty is defined as an intentional act of deception in which a student seeks to claim
credit for the work or effort of another person or uses unauthorized materials
or fabricated information in any academic work.
The penalty for academic dishonesty is severe. Any student guilty of academic dishonesty may
be subject to receive a failing grade for the exam, assignment, quiz, or class
participation exercise as deemed appropriate by the instructor. Any student guilty of
academic dishonesty could be subject to receive a failing grade for the course
and can expect to be reported to the appropriate officials in COB and appropriate
University Officials. The instructor may use or require students to use services such as
turnitin.com to check for originality of your work. If a student is unclear about whether a particular situation may
constitute academic dishonesty, the student should meet with the instructor to
discuss the situation.
Students assume full responsibility for the content and integrity
of the academic work they submit. The guiding principle of academic integrity
is that a student's submitted work, examinations, reports, and projects must be
that student's own work for individual assignments, and the group's own work
for group assignments/projects. Students are guilty of academic dishonesty if
they:
·
Use
or obtain unauthorized materials or assistance in any academic work; i.e.,
cheating.
·
Falsify
or invent any information regarded as cheating by the instructor; i.e.,
fabrication.
·
Give
unauthorized assistance to other students; i.e., assisting in
dishonesty.
·
Represent
the work of others as their own; i.e., plagiarism.
·
Modify,
without instructor approval, an examination, paper, record or report for the
purpose of obtaining additional credit; i.e., tampering.
A student submitting their own work from a previous term (even if they
are repeating the course) will be considered cheating. If a
student is unclear about whether a particular situation may constitute academic
dishonesty, the student must meet with the instructor to discuss the situation,
prior to engaging in such situations.
Students are expected to uphold the OSU standard of
student conduct. Please refer to: http://oregonstate.edu/studentconduct/regulations/index.php#acdis
for details on student conduct
and academic dishonesty.
Perspectives
of Issues:
A variety of perspectives
recommended by the AACSB may be addressed in the BA 479 course wherever
appropriate. These perspectives include: ethical issues (specific lecture), political/social
issues (specific lecture), legal/regulatory issues (specific lecture), and
technological issues (integrated throughout course).
Photo
Roster:
A request (not required, but appreciated): Please help
instructors learn your names by enabling them to see the picture from your id
card. See the instructions at this link
- http://oregonstate.edu/tac/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=279&Itemid=256.
This is a request. Making your
photo available to the instructor is appreciated – but is not required.
BA479 – Winter 2013 – (Jan 7 – March 22)
- Schedule of lectures
The page numbers and chapters mentioned in the
schedule below are suggested readings from course textbook (11th
edition)
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Lecture Topics |
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Week # 1 |
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Jan 7 (Lecture # 1) |
Syllabus; Course Overview;
Student Questionnaire; Introduction – Pages 18-25,
40-49, 88-90 |
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Jan 9 (Lecture # 2) |
No Lecture – Field Trip |
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Week # 2 |
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Jan 14 (Lecture # 3) |
Topologies, Media Access
Control, Ethernet, Hubs and Switches (Pages 208 – 212, 273-279) |
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Jan 16 (Lecture # 4) |
Complete discussions on LAN
(Pages 223-227 and pages 424-439) COB Convocation and Dean’s
Distinguished Lecture (7-8:30 p.m.) – Mr. Jon De Vaan
– Senior VP – Windows Development - Microsoft |
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Week # 3 |
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Jan 21 (Lecture # 5) |
No Lecture - MLK Day
Observed |
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Jan 23 (Lecture # 6) |
Physical Layer: Introduction
to Multiplexers (Pages 77 – 86) |
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Week # 4 - Chapter 4 |
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Jan 28 (Lecture # 7) |
Data Link Layer – Major
Functions; Error Detection |
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Jan 30 (Lecture # 8) |
Lab Exercise |
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Week # 5 –
Chapter 4 (Continued) |
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Feb 4 (Lecture # 9) |
Data Link Layer (Continued)
Error Correction; Message
Delineation; Selecting DL Protocols; |
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Feb 6 (Lecture # 10) |
Selecting DL Protocols;
Transmission Efficiency and Throughput |
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Week # 6 |
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Feb 11 (Lecture # 11) |
Exam 1
(Closed Book/Closed Notes) |
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Feb 13 (Lecture # 12) |
Introduction to
Transport/Network Layers - Part 1 – TCP (Chapter 5) |
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If a student cannot take exam
1 on the specified date/time for any valid reason, the student must contact
instructor as early as possible – no later than Jan
25.
BA479 – Winter 2013 – Schedule of
lectures (Continued)
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Date |
Lecture Topics |
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Week # 7 – Chapter 5 |
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Feb 18 (Lecture # 13) |
TCP/IP – Part 2 (IPv4
Addressing; Subnets and Subnet masks) |
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Feb 20 (Lecture # 14) |
TCP/IP – Part 2 continued
(DHCP, DNS) |
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Week # 8 |
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Feb 25 (Lecture # 15) |
Lab Exercise |
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Feb 27 (Lecture # 16) |
Virtualization and Cloud
Computing (Pages 41, 47-48,432) |
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Week #
9 - Chapter 5 (Conclusion) |
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Mar 4 (Lecture # 17) |
TCP/IP – Part 3 Routing |
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Mar 6 (Lecture # 18) |
5-layer network model –
conclusion |
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Week # 10
– Excerpts from Chapter 10 |
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Mar 11 (Lecture # 19) |
Security Module – Part 1 |
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Mar 13 (Lecture # 20) |
Security Module – Part 2 |
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Finals
Week |
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Final Exam |
Section 1 – Mar 20
(Wednesday of finals week) at 12 noon Section 2 – Mar 18 (Monday of
finals week) at 12 noon |
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If a student cannot take exam
2 on the specified date/time for any valid reason, the student must contact
instructor as early as possible – no later than Feb
25. Please make your travel plans after
you have confirmed the dates of the BA479 final exam with the instructor.
This is a tentative schedule
and subject to change at instructor’s discretion.