COURSE SYLLABUS

 

  1. INSTITUTION: Dakota State University
  2. INSTRUCTOR NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER, EMAIL ADDRESS:

Mr. Tom Farrell
207 East Hall
office phone:  256-5173
tom.farrell@dsu.edu.

Summer Information:
Lindsey Lake Campground
3781 State 87 N. W.
Backus, MN 56435 (218) 947-4728
tom.farrell@dsu.edu

 

 

  1. SEMESTER/YEAR: Summer, 2002
  2. COURSE PREFIX, NUMBER AND TITLE: CET 753 Network Management in Educational Institutions 

E.       CREDIT HOURS: 2

F.       APPROVED COURSE DESCRIPTION:  Network management of educational institutions and networks. Topics include protocols, security, configuration of storage, backup and performance, printing, remote access, virtual private networks, tuning and troubleshooting.  This is an on-campus course.  Prerequisite: CET 751 

 

G.       ADDITIONAL COURSE DESCRIPTION (OPTIONAL):

H.      PREREQUISITES: An undergraduate degree.

  1. ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION:

ADA STATEMENT: If there is any student, who has special needs for accommodation, please feel free to discuss the matter with the instructor. Students requiring accommodations need to contact Dr. Nancy Moose, the DSU ADA Academic Coordinator. She can be reached at (605) 256-5146, (605) 256-5269 or nancy.moose@dsu.edu. The ADA Office is located in the Student Services Office in the Trojan Center on the Madison Campus.

  1. TEXTBOOK AND OTHER REFERENCES: 

Text:           Palmer, Michael J. (2000).  MCSE Guide to Microsoft Windows 2000 Server.  Course Technology Thomson Learning Cambridge, MA.

Software: Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, Microsoft Office 2000 Suite of Products, Internet Browser, Hardware Drivers, and Network Diagnostic Tools to support Windows 2000 Server.

Handouts: Additional handouts will be provided during the course.

  1. COMPUTER SKILLS USED:

Software installation

Adding users

Adding folders

Hardware installation

Driver installation

Network Diagnostics

  1. CORE OBJECTIVES:

 

This course is designed to enable students to:

·         Plan what network model to apply to your network

·         Explain the new features in Windows 2000

·         Describe the file systems that are compatible with Windows 2000 and choose the file system that is right for your server

·         Explain basic network concepts, including network terms, types of networks, and network cards

·         Install Windows 2000 Server using different methods, including from a CD-ROM, from the installation disks, over a network, unattended, and from another operating system

·         Troubleshoot installation problems and uninstall Windows 2000 Server

·         Create and manage accounts, including setting up a new account, configuring account properties, delegating account management, and renaming, disabling, and deleting an account

·         Manage objects, such as folders, through user rights, attributes permissions, share permissions, auditing, and Web permissions

·         Use the System Monitor to monitor page file, memory, processor, disk and other critical server performance functions and to tune these functions as needed

·         Troubleshoot configuration, security, connectivity, and network printing problems

Ř       DSU/INTASC #11 Learners understand the capabilities of technology, its impact on education and are to integrate technology into the teaching and learning process.

Ř       DECA 24:16:07:01 Development of knowledge, skills and attitudes in teacher candidates.  Each program for the preparation of teachers shall require study and experience to develop the following competencies in teacher candidates.  (8)Understanding foundations of education, technological and societal changes in schools, …and the legal and ethical responsibilities of the teaching profession

Ř       NCATE Standard: #1: Knowledge, Skills and Dispositions.

 

Assessment:  Learners will develop strategies for the use and maintenance of computer networks within the education setting.  Evaluation will include written testing, research projects and hands on lab activities.

 

  1. Program Objectives , met, in part, through the course:

Develop the skills needed to maintain computer networks.

Understand the capabilities of the computer, its impact on education, business, industry and government; and will be able to adapt to, understand, evaluate and make use of new and emerging innovations in computer and information technology.

Be proficient in the use and application of computer software.

Be aware of current trends and issues in computer education, distance education, electronic communications, computer hardware and software.

Use telecommunications-based tools to integrate information into the classroom and the curriculum.

Manage instructional, computer technology systems.

  1. INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGIES: 

1.        Lectures/Demonstrations/Guest Speakers: 

2.        Labs: 

3.        Research project 

  1. COURSE OUTLINE:

Networking with Microsoft Windows NT 2000 Server

Planning Network Protocols and Compatibility

Planning for Server Hardware Compatibility, Disk Storage, and Operating System Requirements

Planning the Active Directory Implementation

Server Installation

Server Configuration

Configuring Storage, Backup, and Performance Options

Managing the Server and Clients through Accounts and Groups

Managing Server Folders, Security, and Software Installation

Printer Installation and Management

Server Monitoring and Optimization

Network Monitoring and Tuning

Troubleshooting

  1. EVALUATION PROCEDURES:

Grading:

                Quizzes                                                  15%

                                Done in class

                Research Project                                  15%

                Lab Assignments                                 15%

                Exams                                                     45%

                                Take home

                Group installation documentation     10%

                Total                                                       100%

Grading Scale

90-100% A

80-89% B

70-79% C

Below 70% F

Attendance Policy: Students will be expected to attend all class sessions

  1. SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY/RESEARCH AND BEST PRACTICES:

Contemporary References:

Conrad, James I (2002)  Server+ Guide to Advanced Hardware Support  Course Technology Cambridge, MA 

Forouzan, Behrouz (2002).  Local Area Networks.  McGraw Hill Boston, MA.

Forouzan, Behrouz (1998).  Introduction to Data Communications and Networking.  WCB McGraw Hill Boston, MA.

Goldman, James E. and Rawles Phillip T. (2000).  Local Area Networks A Business-Oriented Approach.  John Wiley & Sons, Inc. New York, NY.

Hallber, Bruce  (2001) Networking a Beginner’s Guide  Osborne/McGraw Hill New York, NY

Kurose, James F. and Ross, Keith W. (2000).  Computer Networking A top-Down Approach Featuring the Internet.  Addison Wesley Boston, MA..

Leon-Garcia, Alberto and Widjaj, Indra (2000).  Communication Networks Fundamental Concepts and Key Architectures.  McGraw Hill Boston, MA.

Palmer, Michael J. (1997).  Hands-On Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Server with Projects.  Course Technology Cambridge, MA 

Palmer, Michael J. (1998).  Hands-On Networking Essentials with Projects.  Course Technology Cambridge, MA 

Shay, William A.. (1999). Understanding Data Communications & Networks.  Brooks/Cole Publishing Company Pacific Grove, CA.

Shelly Cashman Series (2001) Business Data Communications Introductory Concepts and Techniques   Course Technology Cambridge, MA 

Tittel, Ed and Stewart, Michael J. (2000).  Guide to Microsoft Windows 2000 Core Technologies. Course Technology Thomson Learning Cambridge, MA 

Key Journals

Educational Leadership

Electronic Learning

The Journal of Research on Computing in Education.

The Journal of Information Systems Education.

Syllabus.

InfoWorld.

PC Week.

  1. FIELD/CLINICAL EXPERIENCES (FOR PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION COURSES ONLY):
  2. RELATION TO MISSION (FOR PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION COURSES ONLY):

This class supports the primary purpose of DSU. 751 Networking in Educational Institutions is a graduate class designed to prepare elementary and secondary teachers for leadership roles within their schools in the area of computer networks. Emphasize of the class is in the installation, management and maintenance of computers networks in the educational setting.

  1. GRADUATE NATURE (GRADUATE COURSES ONLY):

 

Policies regarding network administration will be developed.  Operational concepts for the NT environment will be applied in trouble shooting server functions.  Assessment strategies will be developed and applied for network plans, administration and operational systems.