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Course Syllabus
ECET 46500 - Advanced Topics in Computer Networking
Credits and Contact Hours:
Credit 3, Class 2, Lab. 3, Contact Hours 5
Instructor’s or Course Coordinator’s Name:
William C. Robinson
Text Book, Title, Author and Year:
Title: Accessing the WAN, CCNA Exploration Companion Guide.
Author: Graziani, Vachon
Year: 2008
Other supplemental material: Lab handouts and other handouts for topics not covered by the textbook.
Introduction to the Course:
a) Catalog Description (2010-2011 Academic Catalog):
This course is a continuation of ECET 36700. Topics include emerging technologies in computer networks
and related hardware, modeling, simulation, and analysis of existing LAN and WAN topologies. The
course emphasizes hardware software integration with respect to computer networks.
b) Prerequisites:
ECET 36700
c) Elective course.
Specific Goals of the Course:
a) Course Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Troubleshoot common network problems at Layers 1, 2, 3, and 7 using a layered model approach
2. Interpret network diagrams
3. Configure, verify, and troubleshoot VLANs, inter-VLAN routing, VTP, trunking on Cisco switches, and
RSTP operation
4. Manage IOS configuration files
5. Identify the basic parameters to configure a wireless network
6. Describe the impact of applications (Voice Over IP and Video Over IP) on a network
7. Configure, verify, and troubleshoot DHCP and DNS operation on a router
8. Configure and verify a PPP connection between Cisco routers, and Frame Relay on Cisco routers
9. Configure and verify a basic WAN serial connection, a PPP connection between Cisco routers, and
Frame Relay
10. Verify, monitor, and troubleshoot ACLs in a network environment
b) Criteria 3 Student Outcomes:
This course covers items a, b, and c in ABET Criteria 3.
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ECET 46500 - Advanced Topics in Computer Networking
Course Delivery Methods (check all that apply):
X Lecture X Laboratory X Online X Discussion groups X Projects
Factors Used to Determine the Course Grade (check all that apply):
X Quizzes X Exams X Homework X Papers X Lab Reports
How final grade is determined:
Case Study
10 %
Fifteen end-of-Module exams
63 %
Labs and Homework assignments
18 %
Final Exam
9%
Brief List of Topics to be Covered:
Basic Switch Concepts and Configuration
VLANs (Virtual Local Area Network)
VTP (VLAN Trunking Protocol)
STP (Spanning Tree Protocol)
Inter-VLAN Routing
Basic Wireless Concepts and Configuration
PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol)
Frame Relay
Network Security
ACLs (Access Control Lists)
Teleworker Services
Network Troubleshooting
Lab Experiments:
Basic Switch Concepts and Configuration
Managing Switch Configuration Files
VLAN Configuration and Troubleshooting
VTP Configuration and Troubleshooting
VTP Configuration Challenge
Spanning Tree Protocol and Troubleshooting
Inter-VLAN Routing and Troubleshooting
Wireless Configuration and Troubleshooting
PPP Configuration and Troubleshooting
Frame Relay and Troubleshooting
Basic Security Configuration and Troubleshooting
Standard and Extended Access Control Lists
Troubleshooting Access Control Lists
VPN Technology
Scaling Networks with NAT
IPv6
Establishing the Network Performance Baseline
Troubleshooting Methodologies and Tools
Common WAN Implementation Issues
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