CSIS-190 ~ 1564

Network Media

*** * * Fall, 2005 Semester: Class Schedule * * ***

Tuesdays, 7:00 ~ 9:50

August

08/16 ~ Week 01 ~ Introduction

Introductory meeting and handouts.
The “ON/OFF” switch.
Using the keyboard and the mouse.
Exploring our Blackboard and CSIS-190 Course Web Sites
Exploring our textbooks.
Safety Issues
Research Paper Topic Discussion
Homework: Read: “Preface and Introduction” sections in both textbooks by 8/23/05.
Homework: Investigate the “CD-ROM” included with our main textbook. What’s on it? Complete by 8/23/05.
Homework: Read Chapter 1: “Cabling and Safety Overview” by 8/23/05.
Homework: Read Appendix A, (pages 669 ~ 679): “BICSI Installer, Level 1Exam FAQs” by 8/23/05.
Homework: Read Chapter 2: “Introduction to Networking” by 8/23/05.

08/23 ~ Week 02 ~ Chapter 01: “Cabling and Safety Overview” and Chapter 02: “Introduction to Networking” [Part 1].

Class discussion on Chapter 01.
Computer Lab Exercise. (To be announced and completed in class.)
Class discussion on Chapter 02 - Part 1.
Homework: Read Appendix B, (pages 681 ~ 692): “Basics of Electrical Theory” by 8/30/05.
Homework: [From Chapter 1: “Cabling and Safety Overview”], Due: 8/30/05: From the document titled “Chapter_01_Review.doc” in the “Assignments Section” in Blackboard, answer the twenty (20) questions taken from Chapter 1. Note: Don’t forget your Cover Page.
Instructions: Save the “Chapter_01_Review.doc” to your computer; open the file and type in your answers.
For Short Answer: a brief answer to the questions given.
For Multiple Choice: Highlight the correct answer. [There is only one answer to each question.]
For Fill-in questions: type your answer in the appropriate space.
Do NOT use Digital Drop-Box unless you will not be able to attend class on 08/30.
Computer Lab Exercise. (To be announced and completed in class.)
Homework: Read Chapter 3: “Signals and Wires” by 8/30/05.

08/30 ~ Week 03 ~ Chapter 02: “Introduction to Networking” [Part 2] and Chapter 03: “Signals and Wires”.

Turn-in Homework due today. Note: Don’t forget your Cover Page.
Class discussion on Chapter 02 - Part 2.
Computer Lab Exercises. (To be announced and completed as homework; Due: 9/06.)
Research Topic Selection [Note: Rescheduled to 09/06/05; Now rescheduled to 09/13/05]
~~Turn-in Homework due today [Labs 1.6.5 & 1.6.9].~~ Note: Don’t forget your Cover Page.
[Note: This was done and graded in class on 08/23/05]
Test: Chapters 1 and 2.
Class discussion on Chapter 03: Signals and Wires. [Note: This was rescheduled for 09/06/05.]

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September

09/05 - (MONDAY)

Holiday: Labor Day ! ! !

09/06 ~ Week 04 ~ Chapter 04: “Copper Media”

Turn-in Homework due today [Lab 2.6.1, page 25 ~ 27, “Mnemonics for Cabling”]. Note: Don’t forget your Cover Page.
Review test on Chapters 1 and 2.
Research Topic Selection [Note: This was rescheduled from 08/30/05.]
Class discussion on Chapter 03: Signals and Wires.
Class discussion on Chapter 04: Copper Media - Part 1.
Computer Lab Exercises (In class): Lab 4.2.12 and Lab 4.3.5.
Special Assignment on Chapter 3 (Quiz?)
~~Homework: Project 1, “Plan a Facility Infra-Structure” - Hand-Out. Due: 9/13 at start of class~~. [Note: Rescheduled to 09/20/05]
Review Chapter 3 Special Assignment.
Research Topic Selection - Take 2.
Homework: Read Chapter 5: “Fiber-Optic Media” by 9/13/05.

09/13 ~ Week 05 ~ Chapter 05: “Fiber-Optic Media”

Review and Discuss Project 1.
~~Turn-in Project 1 “Plan a Facility Infra-Structure”~~~~. Note: Don’t forget your Cover Page.~~ Note: Rescheduled to 09/20/05]
Test: Chapters 3 and 4.
Review Test on Chapters 3 and 4.
Research Topic Selection - Take 3. [Note: This was rescheduled from 8/30 and 9/6.]
Computer Lab Exercise. (To be announced and completed in class.)
Class discussion on Chapter 05: Fiber-Optic Media - Part 1.
Homework: “Fiber-Optic Media”: To be announced.
Homework: Read Chapter 6: “Cabling Standards” by 9/20/05.

09/20 ~ Week 06 ~ Chapter 06: Cabling Standards

Turn-in Project 1 “Plan a Facility Infra-Structure”. Note: Don’t forget your Cover Page.
Review Project 1 homework.
Review Chapter 5 homework.
Research Topic Outline Due.
Class discussion on Chapter 05: Fiber-Optic Media - Review.
In-class Lab # 3.13 and Lab 5.3.3.
Class discussion on Chapter 6: Cabling Standards. Part 1.
Homework: To be Announced. Due: 10/04/05.
Homework - Project 2: To be Announced. Due: 10/11 at start of class. Note: Don’t forget your Cover Page.
Homework: Read Chapter 7: “Structured Cabling” by 10/04/05.

09/27 - (No Class!!!)

Faculty Development Day
No classes held.

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October

10/04 ~ Week 08 ~ Chapter 07: “Structured Cabling”

Turn-in Homework due today. Note: Don’t forget your Cover Page.
Class discussion on Chapter 6: Cabling Standards. Part 2.
Class discussion on Chapter 07: Structured Cabling - Part 1.
Anything going on Chapter 6 other than the homework?
Possible Quiz/Test on Chapter 6???
In-class Lab: Labs from Chapters 6 and 7. (Note: Not all labs will be completed - the Lab selection will be based on topics covered and time available).
Homework: To be Announced.
Homework - Project 2: Are there any questions? Due: 10/11 at start of class. Note: Don’t forget your Cover Page.
Field-trip #2: MSJC Network Patch Panel/Switch Room and Server Room.
Homework: Read Chapter 8: “Tools of the Trade” by 10/11/05.

10/11 ~ Week 09 ~ Chapter 07: “Structured Cabling” and Chapter 08: “Tools of the Trade”

Turn-in Homework due today. Note: Don’t forget your Cover Page.
Guest Speaker: Murray Beebe ~ Datacom Manager, Belden/CDT Networking. Note: Re-scheduled for 10/18.
Class discussion on Chapter 07: Structured Cabling - Part 2.
Test on Chapter 7, “Structured Cabling”.
In-class Lab: TBA. (Note: Not all labs will be completed - the Lab selection will be based on topics covered and time available).
Class discussion on Chapter 8: Tools of the Trade.
Homework: Read Chapter 9: “Cable Installation Process” by 10/18/05.
Homework: Read Chapter 10: “Cable Rough-In” by 10/18/05.

10/18 ~ Week 10 ~ Chapter 09: “Cable Installation Process” and Chapter 10: “Cable Rough-In”

Turn-in Project 2: “Building the Cabling Plan”.
Turn-in Homework due today.
Guest Speaker: Murray Beebe ~ Datacom Manager, Belden/CDT Networking.
Review test on Chapter 7 in class.
In-class Lab: TBA: Labs from Chapter 9 and 10. (Note: Not all labs will be completed - the Lab selection will be based on topics covered and time available).
Field-trip # 3: MSJC Equipment Room.
Class discussion on Chapter 9: Cable Installation Process
Class discussion on Chapter 10: Cable Rough-In.
Homework: To be Announced.
Homework: Read Chapter 11: “Trim-Out Phase” by 10/25/05.

10/25 ~ Week 11 ~ Chapter 11: “Trim-Out Phase”

Turn-in Homework due today.
Class discussion on Chapter 11: Trim-Out Phase
In-class Labs: TBA
Homework: To be Announced.

10/31 ~ Halloween . . .

	Happy Halloween to all my wonderful Ghouls, Goblins & Creepy Acquaintances . . . Ron

BOO!!

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November

11/01 ~ Week 12 ~ Chapter 11: “Trim-Out Phase” and Chapter 12: “Finish Phase”.

Schedule Revision: Most assignments shifted up one (1) week:

Turn-in Homework due today. Note: Don’t forget your Cover Page.
~~Class discussion on Chapter 12: Finish Phase.~~ Rescheduled.
Test on Chapter 10, “Cabling Rough-In” ~ On Blackboard: complete by 11/08; 6:00 pm.
In-class Lab ~ “Punch-down blocks and toning cable runs”: TBA.
Homework: Read Chapter 11: “Trim-Out Phase” by 11/08/05.
Homework: Read Chapter 12: “Finish Phase” by 11/08/05.
~~Homework: To be Announced.~~ Rescheduled.
Homework: Read Chapter 13: “Customer Support Phase” by 11/08/05. Rescheduled.

11/08 ~ Week 13 ~ Chapter 11: “Trim-Out Phase” and Chapter 12: “Finish Phase”.

Review Test on Chapter 10.
Class discussion on Chapter 11: “Trim-Out Phase”.
Class discussion on Chapter 12: “Finish Phase”.
Homework - Project 3: To be Announced. Due: 11/22 at start of class. Note: Don’t forget your Cover Page.
Homework: Read Chapter 13: “Customer Support Phase” by 11/15/05.

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11/11 ~ Veteran’s Day. Please take a moment to say “Thanks” to everyone who has served in our United States Armed Forces and support services.

11/15 ~ Week 14 ~ Chapter 13: “Customer Support Phase”

Test on Chapter 11, “Trim-Out Phase” AND on Chapter 12, “Finish Phase”.
Class discussion on Chapter 13: Customer Support Phase.
Turn-in Homework due today. Note: Don’t forget your Cover Page.
Review Homework in class.
Quiz or test on Chapter 13?
In-class Lab: TBA. (Note: Not all labs will be completed - the Lab selection will be based on topics covered and time available).
Field-trip: MSJC Library.
Homework: Read Chapter 14: “The Future of Cabling” by 11/22/05.
Note: Last week extra credit will be accepted.

11/22 ~ Week 15 ~ Chapter 14: “The Future of Cabling”

Turn-in Project 3: The final version of “Your Cable Plan”. (Note: keep this separate from your other homework with its own cover page).
Quiz?
In-class Lab: TBD. (Note: Not all labs will be completed - the Lab selection will be based on topics covered and time available).
Test on Chapters 14 ~ “Open Talk” test.
Homework: Read Chapter 15: “Localization” by 11/29/05.
Homework: To be Announced.
Do you have your Portfolio ready? You need to have in class in a few weeks.
Homework: Work on “Finishing Touches” to your Semester research paper.

11/27 ~

11/24 ~ 11/27 Holiday ! ! !

11/29 ~ Week 16 ~ Chapter 15: “Localization”

Class discussion on Chapter 15: Localization.
In-class Lab: TBD. (Note: Not all labs will be completed - the Lab selection will be based on topics covered and time available).
Special Test on Chapter ?, “????”.
Homework: To be Announced.
Do you have your Portfolio ready? You need to have in class next class meeting.
Homework: Work on “Finishing Touches” to your Semester research paper.

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December

12/06 ~ Week 17 ~ Chapter Reviews and Semester Projects

Turn-in Semester Research Paper. Note: Don’t forget your Cover Page. Present Research Findings to Class. [2~5 minute presentation].
In-class Lab: TBD. (Note: Not all labs will be completed - the Lab selection will be based on topics covered and time available).
Special Test on Chapter ?, “????”.
“Turn-in” your Portfolio due today. (It will be reviewed individually by each student and me during class time and then kept by the student.)
In-class Lab: TBD. (Note: Not all labs will be completed - the Lab selection will be based on topics covered and time available).
Review for Final Exam

12/13~ Finals Week ~ FINAL EXAM

Pre-Final Discussion.
Final Exam: 7:45 ~9:45 pm.
Post-Final Discussion .

The Final Exam is scheduled for Tuesday, December 13^th, 2005 at 7:45 ~ 9:45)

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Notes:

Ø Homework will include both written assignments as well as computer lab projects and assignments. Before turning-in the assignments outlined in the schedule, you must complete the computer steps contained in the project. (Don’t just read the project and then go to the exercises.) All homework is due at the beginning of the class meeting on the due date shown in the schedule.

Ø All homework / extra credit must be done in Word (not hand-written) and have a cover page showing: CSIS-190; Class Code 1564; your name; the Chapter Number; the assignment title and number; the assignment page; and the assignment due date (see sample cover page and sample extra credit cover page). Staple cover page to your work.

Ø Participation is based on your preparation and participation for the class. Preparation means reading the material and keeping-up with the homework assignments. If you participate in every class meeting for the semester, you will receive a 3% bonus at the end of the semester. If you miss participating in only one class meeting, you will receive a 2% bonus. It is in your best interest to earn this bonus to help your grade.

Ø The Final Exam will cover all material reviewed in the class from the text: “Fundamentals of Voice and Data Cabling”, from Cisco Networking Academy Program. Published by Cisco Press – a Division of Cisco Systems, Inc., 2003, [ISBN: 1-58713-087-4] only. It will consist of 100 multiple-choice questions from only the chapters that were assigned and discussed in class.

Ø On tests and homework, maximum credit is earned by: following all directions and instructions; by producing a document which is professional in appearance; and by correcting grammatical errors, misspellings, or incorrectly used words.

Ø All attempts will be made to follow the course schedule as outlined. However, circumstances may require changes in the schedule for any given class meeting.

What is the topic (subject matter) of the "Site of the Week" [above]?

Sample Cover Page

Your Name

Homework Assignment:

Network Media

Chapter 1:
Cabling and Safety Overview

Checking Your Understanding:
Multiple Choice Questions 1 - 20
(Pages 100 ~ 103).

Due: 8/30/2005