DATA110    Introduction to Network Literacy

Monday & Wednesday Evenings,  6:00pm - 9:00pm  Room 8-01

Syllabus:

DATA 110 Computer Network Literacy
Syllabus - Summer 2000

INSTRUCTOR:  Jeff Gullion
OFFICE:  8-01-C
PHONE:  515-964-6367
EMAIL:  jhgullion@dmacc.cc.ia.us
INSTRUCTOR WEBSITE:  http://www.dmacc.cc.ia.us/instructors/jhgullion/
SCHEDULE: Monday and Wednesdays, 6:00pm - 9:00pm,   Room 8-01
 TEXT:  BUSINESS DATA COMMUNICATIONS, 2nd Ed.
   
          Author: Shelly/Cashman, Course Technology

PREREQUISITE: COMS 181 – INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER LITERACY

OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of this course the student should have a basic knowledge of the concepts and terminology that apply to computer networks and data communications. The student will develop vocabulary applicable to communications and networks and will be exposed to the Internet as a network and a source of information. The student will also gain a basic knowledge of HTML and an introduction to a web page development tool.

I. ATTENDANCE:

This class schedule includes classroom time for the presentation and discussion of material. Students are expected to have completed any assigned readings in preparation for class and be prepared to discuss the assigned material. It also offers a lab portion where students will have time to work on Internet and network related assignments. Attendance is encouraged and expected.

II. NETWORK/INTERNET ASSIGNMENTS:

  • There will be a variety of Internet related projects assigned throughout the course. Each will be given a due date. Each assignment will be worth 50 points.
  • Each student will also create a personal website project that will be due at the end of the semester. This assignment will be worth 100 points.

III. EXAMS:

  • There will be 3-6 quizzes/exams worth 50 points each
  • Quiz/Exam dates will be announced in class.
  • NO MAKEUP QUIZZES/EXAMS WILL BE GIVEN WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL FROM THE INSTRUCTOR. NO MAKEUP WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT CONTACTING THE INSTRUCTOR BEFORE A QUIZ/EXAM HAS TO BE MISSED.

IV. CURRENT EVENTS / CLASS PARTICIPATION

Students will be expected to participate in class discussions. Topics will include current events and material related to classroom topics. This will account for 10% of the student's grade.

V. COURSE GRADE:

The Final Course grade will be determined by combining all points from projects, quizzes and class participation. The grading scale is as follows: % = TOTAL POINTS / MAX POINTS POSSIBLE. 90% AND ABOVE = A, 80% to 89% = B, 70% to 79% = C, 60% to 69% = D, 59% AND BELOW = F

VI. CHEATING AND PLAGIERISM

Engaging in any form of cheating or plagiarism on a test, quiz or project will result in a ZERO grade for that particular assignment. These acts are considered academic misconduct by the college and various disciplinary actions may be taken.

VII. TENTATIVE SCHEDULE: Check instructor's website for current information.

VIII. This syllabus is tentative and the instructor reserves the right to make changes during the course of the semester.

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Class Schedule:  

Day

Date

Discussion

Lab

1

W 5/31/00

Introduction, Syllabus

Sign-on, Internet, Email, Instructor Website

2

M 6/5/00

Chapter #1

Internet Explorer - Basic Functions, Help,
Internet Explorer - Favorites & History
Search Engine/Internet Browser Project (
Word97)

3

W 6/7/00

Chapter #10

DMACC Network Basics

4

M 6/12/00

Exam Chapters 1 & 10

- Search Engine/Internet Browser  Project Due

5

W 6/14/00

Chapter #2

Introduce ISP/Host Project (Word97)

6

M 6/19/00

Chapter #3

 

7

W 6/21/00

Exam Chapters 2 & 3

-ISP/Host Project Due

8

M 6/26/00

Chapter #4

 

9

W 6/28/00

Chapter #5

Introduction to HTML

10

M 7/3/00

CLASS CANCELLED

 

11

W 7/5/00

Exam Chapters 4 & 5
Chapter 6

HTML Project

12

M 7/10/00

Chapter 7

Final Project

13

W 7/12/00

Chapter 8

- HTML Project Due
Introduction to FrontPage2000

14

M 7/17/00

Exam Chapters 6 & 7
Network Security Issues

Introduction to FrontPage2000
FrontPage Project
Network Security Research Project

15

W 7/19/00

Chapter 9  Pgs 9-1 thru 9-10 and
9-20 thru 9-29

-FrontPage Project Due

16

M 7/24/00

Exam Chapters 8 & 9

 

17

W 7/26/00

Chapter 11
 Speakers - Systems Integration

Work on Final Project
- Network Security Research Project Due

18

M 7/31/00

Chapter 13

Work on Final Project

19

W 8/2/00

Exam Chapters 11 & 13

Final Project Due, Final Project Presentations

20

M 8/7/00

 

Final Project Presentations

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Grades:   As of 8/7/2000   If you see anything missing please let me know by 8/9/2000.  Thanks!    

#1

#2

#3

#4

#5

Final

Ch1&10

2&3

4&5

6&7

8&9

11&13

Explorer

WebHost

Security

HTML

FP2000

Project

Test

Test

Test

Test

Test

Test

Class

Letter

ID#

50

50

50

50

50

100

60

50

50

50

50

50

Score

Grade

7002

50

50

50

50

50

140

50

42

43

47

34

60

101%

A

2132

42

50

50

50

50

150

44

34

35

37

37

39

94%

A

4629

50

50

50

?

50

150

56

45

39

42

34

41

92%

A

5417

50

50

50

50

50

120

45

47

47

44

41

48

97%

A

3828

50

50

50

45

50

140

47

39

39

41

38

49

97%

A

4861

50

45

50

50

50

140

54

47

47

48

47

60

104%

A

3841

55

50

50

50

50

135

45

43

45

55

38

53

101%

A

2811

0%

9740

0%

5153

47

50

50

50

50

140

54

48

46

46

48

58

104%

A

2559

55

50

50

50

50

140

56

49

50

51

50

68

109%

A

5025

35

50

?

50

50

150

51

45

43

30

43

49

90%

A

1961

50

45

?

?

14%

8541

50

45

50

50

50

130

47

42

38

37

27

30

90%

A

4397

60

?

50

50

50

150

54

47

45

54

42

61

100%

A

1479

50

50

50

45

50

115

47

44

41

41

41

48

94%

A

8725

50

40

50

50

50

150

52

34

40

44

36

56

99%

A

0476

50

50

50

50

50

130

49

45

45

46

45

54

101%

A

5066

50

50

50

50

50

140

44

42

37

44

43

38

97%

A

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contact Jeff Gullion for any questions or problems: jhgullion@dmacc.cc.ia.us