Data and Telecommunication Administration

(MIS 376)

Spring 2006

Dunbar Lab 152, 2:00-3:15 TR, Section 1

Loftsgard 114, 12:30-1:45 TR, Section 2

Instructor: Karl Altenburg, PhD

Office: Minard 401D

Telephone: 231-6651

E-mail: karl.altenburg@ndsu.edu

Office Hours: 11:00-11:50 MTWR, and by appointment.

 

Textbook: White CM. 2004. Data Communications and Computer Networks: A Business Approach (3rd edition). Course Technology. 520 p.

 

Course Description:  Introduction to a wide variety of topics in the voice and data communications field including: signal physics, information theory, error detection, local area networks, Ethernet, cable and DSL, wireless technology, telecommunications, the Internet, security, and instant messaging,.

Pre-requisite: MIS 370, CSci 228.

Course Objectives:  1) To gain a managerial perspective on data communications, 2) to develop a theoretical understanding of the design and operation of networks, and 3) to become familiar with the hardware, software, and connection components in a variety of network implementations.

Grading: Grading is based on the 90-80-70% grading system.

Evaluation: This course is both theoretical and practical in nature and evaluation will reflect this dual focus.  Projects will contribute significantly to evaluation.  Individual progress will be evaluated through 3 exams.  Presentations, quizzes, and homework may also be used for evaluation.  A tentative breakdown of evaluation is as follows:

Exams (2)

100 pts * 2 = 200 pts

20%

Final Exam

150 pts

15%

Larger Projects

350 pts

35%

Smaller projects,

homework, quizzes

and other assignments

300 pts

30%

 

 

Note: Any students with disabilities or other special needs that need special accommodations in this course are invited to share these concerns or requests with the instructor as soon as possible.

 

Academic honesty statement: All work in this course must be completed in a manner consistent with NDSU University Senate Policy, Section 335: Code of Academic Responsibility and Conduct (http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu/policy/335.htm).  Students that submit work that violates this code will fail the course.