Section 100 (Class 2470), MWF 3:05-4pm
103 (2471) Tue 10:30-11:50
104 (2472) Tue 1:30-2:50
105 (13572) Tue 3:05-4:25
Final Exam Time: Wednesday, December 8, at 12:20 p.m.
Lectures Tupper 307 (check before the first class), Labs SCHN 004 (and SCHN 002)
Dr. Hans Kruse, Professor Emeritus of Emerging Communication Technologies
https:/info.profkruse.net
In-Person Office Hours Monday 4-5pm, SCHN 366. Other times, and virtual meetings on Teams as arranged.
"Students develop an understanding of the principles of network technologies that enable modern information and telecommunication systems. The course begins with an examination of the physical layer and various transmission media. Students also study the link and network layers and gain an understanding of the principles of data networking, virtual circuits, packet switching, and routing. Students examine the transport layer along with a description of typical networking applications, with an emphasis on the use of these technologies and concepts in the Internet. These topics are further explored in hands-on lab exercises"
Note: We will begin the course by looking at the network layer so we are ready for labs. The physical layer will be addressed a little later in the semester.
Student will be able to explain the difference between analog and digital representations of information and explain how this information can be encoded onto optical, electrical, and wireless (RF) carriers.
Student will be able to analyze data communications systems perspective through an end-to-end assessment.
Student will be able to define an extensive operational vocabulary.
Student will be able to develop the organizing framework of layered protocols and their motivation.
Student will be able to define the concept of a protocol and list the most common protocols used in the network today.
Student will be able to explain the behavior, performance and the limitations of public and private data networks.
Student will be able to describe the scope and capability of transmission systems and their media.
Student will be able to implement workstation, node and routed networks configuration.
Ohio University is committed to maintaining a safe learning environment for all members of its community – students, faculty, and staff – regardless of whether they have been vaccinated against COVID-19.
Because the university is not requiring vaccination nor are faculty or staff permitted to ask students about their vaccination status, all members of the OHIO community are expected to take certain precautions in classrooms and elsewhere on campus to keep each other safe:
Select a testing pathway as part of the COVID-19 Testing Pathway Program. If you have not already made your pathway selection, please do so immediately. If you select the Weekly Testing Pathway, I expect you to adhere to your required testing schedule.
Maintain physical distance as directed on signage in classrooms, vaccinated or not.
All individuals are required to wear masks in indoor public spaces on campus, including classrooms.
Complete a daily COVID-19 symptom assessment and do not come to class if you feel sick, even if you are vaccinated against COVID-19. If you need a thermometer, you can request one at the Guest Services desk on the fourth floor of Baker Center.
If you test positive, feel sick or suspect exposure to COVID-19, it is your responsibility to follow the OHIO COVID-19 Protocol.
If you do test positive or need to isolate or quarantine this semester, after you have taken care of yourself and followed all the steps in the OHIO COVID-19 Protocol, please email me so that we can develop a plan for you to receive necessary course content. COVID-related illness, quarantine, isolation, and remain-in-room directives are legitimate university absences, and I will work with you to manage your academic requirements and connect you to resources.
If you feel that your class performance is being impacted by COVID-19, please talk with me and/or contact COVID Operations by phone (740.566.8445) or email (COVIDoperations@ohio.edu) Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and noon to 5 p.m. on weekends. The University has resources available to help with quarantine and isolation support, as well as access to COVID-19 testing, counseling services, food assistance, and more. COVIDoperations@ohio.edu
Electronic resources listed on the class web site
Documents posted on Blackboard
If you feel you need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability, contact me privately to discuss your specific needs and provide the written documentation from the Office of Student Accessibility Services. If you are not yet registered as a student with a disability, please contact the Office of Student Accessibility Services at 740.593.2620 or visit their office in 348 Baker University Center. https://www.ohio.edu/uc/sas
If I learn of any instances of sexual misconduct, relationship violence, stalking, or other forms of prohibited sexual misconduct, I am required to report them (all university employees are mandatory reporters if they learn of sexual misconduct). If you wish to share such information in confidence, please contact one of the many confidential resources listed at https://www.ohio.edu/equity-civil-rights/Resources.cfm.
Attendance and participation are expected at every class meeting. Studies show a direct relationship between classroom attendance/participation and grade performance: when you attend and participate, you are more likely to get a better grade!
You must attend every scheduled lab session. If you miss a lab due to an excused absence, you may have the opportunity to make up the lab if time permits. Make up labs are not available for unexcused absences.
All written assignments will be turned in via our class Blackboard site. Late assignments will not be accepted after the deadline (extensions of deadlines will be given for excused absences).
Academic integrity and honesty are core values of Ohio University (Ohio University Articles of Academe). Academic Misconduct refers to dishonesty in examinations (cheating), presenting the ideas or the writing of someone else as your own (plagiarism), or knowingly furnishing false information to the university. Academic misconduct is also a violation of the Ohio University Student Code of Conduct, subject to a maximum sanction of disciplinary suspension or expulsion as well as a grade penalty in this course. I would encourage you to become familiar with the OHIO Student Code of Conduct: https://www.ohio.edu/communitystandards/code-of-conduct.cfm
Any records (grades, attendance, etc.) and materials will be discarded after one year.
The lectures, classroom activities, and all materials associated with this class and developed by the instructor are copyrighted in the name of Dr. Hans Kruse (2021).
You will receive a letter grade for this course. Special S/NC grading options may be available to you during the COVID-19 pandemic.
You are strongly encouraged to monitor your own progress in this and other courses. Also, as a precaution, always save all returned assignments in all of your courses until after you have received your final grades for the semester.
Lab assignments (10 total) -- 30%
Quizzes (approximately 10) -- 10%
Homework assignments (2-3) -- 10%
Lab midterm -- 5%
Midterm exam -- 15%
Lab final -- 10%
Final exam -- 20%
95% and above : A
90% and above : A-
88% and above : B+
85% and above : B
80% and above : B-
78% and above : C+
75% and above : C
70% and above : C-
68% and above : D+
65% and above : D
60% and above : D-
Below 60% : F