Business Telecommunications Course Details with Dr. Jeff Cummings
Explore the Business Telecommunications course taught by Dr. Jeff Cummings, covering infrastructure fundamentals, technologies, and management. Discover course objectives, materials, schedule, and grading details. Recommended textbook and course structure included.
Download Presentation
Please find below an Image/Link to download the presentation.
The content on the website is provided AS IS for your information and personal use only. It may not be sold, licensed, or shared on other websites without obtaining consent from the author. If you encounter any issues during the download, it is possible that the publisher has removed the file from their server.
You are allowed to download the files provided on this website for personal or commercial use, subject to the condition that they are used lawfully. All files are the property of their respective owners.
The content on the website is provided AS IS for your information and personal use only. It may not be sold, licensed, or shared on other websites without obtaining consent from the author.
E N D
Presentation Transcript
MIS323 Business Telecommunications Dr. Jeff Cummings
Syllabus Course objectives Text, materials, and tools Format, structure, and schedule Grading Academic honesty Other issues: please see syllabus 2
Location Monday CIS2005 Wednesday CIS1007 3
Course Objectives Infrastructure Fundamentals Explain how networks such as the Internet move messages from one computer to another through the different hardware and software components Infrastructure Technologies Design a network infrastructure (at a novice level) using a variety of LAN, backbone and WAN technologies and components; Infrastructure Management Recognize the major decisions needed in managing network infrastructure in organizations (e.g., network security) and understand which options are likely to lead to better performance. 4
Textbooks Recommended Business Data Communications and Networking, Jerry Fitzgerald and Alan Dennis, 2015, 12th Edition, Wiley. 5
Materials Entropy/Course Website Lecture Notes, articles, assignments, supplementary materials, grades will be posted on Entropy and the Course Website Communications concerning the course will be sent through UNCW email list for course I will post lecture slides before class in Entropy and the course website, however these slides serve as an outline for the material discussed. 6
Tentative Course Schedule Part 1: Infrastructure Fundamentals How Things Work Part 2: Infrastructure Technologies Stuff You can Buy Part 3: Infrastructure Management Keeping the Infrastructure Alive 7
Grading Class Attendance/Participation (5%) Exercises (20%) Review Assignments (12%) Design Project (10%) Quizzes (8%) Exams (45%) Late work will receive a deduction of 10% per day 8
Exercises You will have the opportunity to get more hands-on application of the material through exercises assigned throughout the semester. White Hat Agreement 9
Network Design The purpose of the design project is to provide the opportunity for you to design a simple network. I will provide a list of possible equipment that you can use along with the cost of each piece of equipment. Your report should include a network diagram identifying all key parts of the network (e.g., hubs, switches, routers, cables, etc.), plus a spreadsheet listing the items you have decided to purchase and their costs. The project will be graded on both the quality and cost effectiveness of the network. 10
Other Comments If you are going to be gone for a class or an exam, I will need to know at least a week ahead of time to make appropriate accommodations to make up the missed assignment. Communication is key (keep me informed if you are having issues with groups or the material) Questions pertaining to grades MUST be made within 1 week of when the grade is posted to Entropy. No adjustments will be made after the one week period. 11
Other Comments Turning in Assignments I expect assignments to be submitted in electronic format and typed when appropriate. I will not accept the following: A photo of the assignment Assignments turned in a week after the due date Hand written assignment will be accepted as long as they are legible Honor Code and Cheating 0 on the assignment ONE Letter Grade deduction 12
My Expectations Make a serious effort to succeed in my class. Come to class on time and stay until class is over. Turn off cell-phones while in class Use lab-computers only for class-related activities Submit assignments on time Ask questions, voice concerns, provide feedback via email, phone, or during office hours
In return, I pledge to Provide a well-organized course Clearly explain course objectives and concepts Provide materials to help students understand course concepts Answer student questions Be concerned with student learning Provide students with feedback Provide assistance outside of class Provide clear grading policies Uniformly apply course policies
Who I am Dr. Cummings Assistant Professor at UNCW Ph.D. in IS (Indiana University) MBA in IS (Texas Tech University) Industry experience in networking, programming, project management.
What I do Teaching interests: Intro to IS/IT Systems Analysis and Design IT Project Management Networking and Security Device Development / Software Development Research Interests: Social media impact on organizations Technology adoption Online Identity Security/Assurance
Useful information Instructor: Dr. Jeffrey Cummings Office: CIS 2051 Office Hours: 9:00 11:00 & 2:30 3:30 T/TH 9:00 12:00 & 1:00 2:00 W (or by appointment) Phone: 910-962-3032 Email: cummingsj@uncw.edu Entropy: http://bit.ly/2entropy
Remainder of Class and Next Class Chapter 1 Introduction to Data Communications Next Class: Chapter 2 Application Layer Register for Entropy 18
