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Data Communications and Network Management

ISQS 6341, Summer-II 2000

Instructor: Zhangxi Lin

Office: BA 708 Phone: 742-1926 E-mail: zlin@ba.ttu.edu Homepage: http://zlin.ba.ttu.edu

Class meetings: M-F 10:00-11:50a, BA 268 Office hours: M-F 9:00-10:00a

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Course Content

Fundamentals of data communications and computer networks

For the study of data communications using the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) layered architecture model;

To explore leading edge distributed applications, products, or services that are being used in today's business and home environments.

Both technical and managerial aspects of data

communications and networks will be covered.

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Course Goals

Students should, after taking the course,

have a good understanding of data communications technology

know how to fulfill data communication application needs

have the fundamental knowledge to carry out relevant research

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Textbook

Required Textbook:Business Data Communications and Networking

6th editionJerry Fitzgerald and Alan Dennis John Wiley & Sons 1999.

Optional Materials:1) Data & Computer Communications, 6th edition

William Stallings, Prentice Hall 2000

2) Business Data Communications, 5th edition

David A. Stamper, Addison Wesley, 1999

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Grading Policy

Class Participation 5%

Two Exams 60%

Four of the Five Quiz 10% (the highest four)

Group Project 25% Written report 30%

Presentation 50% (content 30%, communication 30%, slide 20%, Q&A 20%)

Group Web Site Updates 20%

The above is 100%

Extra Bonus Credits up to 5%

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Quiz

Two purposes: To exam instructor’s teaching

effectiveness To help students to improve study

efficiencyNormally it takes 10-15 minutesOne of the 5 Quiz will not be counted,

whichever has the lowest score.

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Make-up Test

Make-up test may only be available for exams in the case that you could not take the test at the specific time due to medical emergencies or unexpected travel plans. If you need to reschedule a test, you must contact the instructor before the scheduled test

No make-up test for quiz. Students are allowed to skip one quiz. Taking all quiz is encouraged, but only four of them with highest grades are counted.

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Homework Assignments

Five short individual homework assignments

Based on the questions at the end of the chapters.

Submission is not mandatory.Answer keys are available on class

web site.

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Extra Bonus Credits

In the following cases you may earn extra credits: Presenting a topic in mini-presentations, one

credit each time. Available to those experienced students.

Active involvement in class discussions Any recognized contribution to improving

teaching and researching for this course.

The number of maximum credits is five (5%).

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Mini-presentation

The presentation lasting 5-10 minutes focused on a specific topic.

Normally scheduled to be done at beginning of a class meeting.

Presenters need to contact the instructor in advance to discuss the presentation topic.

At most 6 mini-presentations can be scheduled through the session.

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Mini-presentation Topics

An example of network application.Web-based application development, such

as CGI, ASP, PHP, Cold Fusion, etc.Network socket programming.New networking services.E-commerce case study.Online payment services.Any other advanced topics are welcome.

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Group Project

Each Group consists of 2-3 students

Topics: Internet Connection Services Packet-switched services (Fame relay, ATM, or SMDS) The Internet infrastructure in north America (vBNS, NAP,

SONET, etc)

Virtual private networks Internet QoS and Traffic Management Network management and related standards (SNMP and CMIP) Public key infrastructure

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Group Project

Topics (continued): Malicious programs and security control Firewall and proxy server technology Data transmission security and related protocols Network programming basics Internet Protocol v6 Differentiate Services vs. Integrated Services B2C and B2B e-commerce

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Project Schedule

Four phases prepare a project proposal (2-3 pages double-

spaced) for review;

provide an on-line handout for the class, which must contain i) subject introduction, ii) web links, and iii) 6-8 questions with answers;

present your project in the class, and submit a project report (10-15 pages double-

spaced) by the end of the semester.

Peer evaluation by the end of the semester

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Homepage & Discussion Group

Homepagehttp://zlin.ba.ttu.edu/6341/summer2000.html

Discussion Groupnews:isqs.ba.ttu.edu:8119/isqs6341

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Contact

Before or after class in the classroom. Drop by during office hours. Email me at zlin@ba.ttu.edu. Call 742-1926 during business hours (9:00a-

5:00p).

All important announcements will be made via e-mail also. You are responsible for checking your e-mail everyday for any communication from the instructor.

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Civility in the Classroom

Students are expected to assist in maintaining a classroom environment which is conducive to learning. In order to assure that all students have an opportunity to gain from time spent in class, unless otherwise approved by the instructor, students are prohibited from using cellular phones or beepers, eating or drinking in class, making offensive remarks, reading newspapers, sleeping or engaging in any other form of distraction. Inappropriate behavior in the classroom shall result in, minimally, a request to leave class.

-- Dean Roy Howell

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Disabling Conditions

Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact the instructor as soon as possible to make necessary accommodations. Students should present appropriate verification from the Disabled Students Services, Dean of Students Office. No requirements exist that accommodations be made prior to completion of this approved University process

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Important Dates

7/11 - Form project group7/14 - Choose project topic7/17 - Group homepage due7/20 - Project proposal due7/24 - Exam 18/7 - Exam 28/8 - Project report due

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What You Need to Do Now

Sign up to the class at:http://zlin.ba.ttu.edu

/6341/signup6341.html

Form your project group

Choose your project topic. The deadline is July 14.