CIS 484 Course Overview.ppt

CIS 484 Communication Systems

• Dr N Ganesan• Room SFT 615/ SHC

346• Ext. 3-2928

CIS 484 Home Page

Professor N. Ganesan, Ph.D.

Office Hours

• Office Hours: MW 9:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. & 4:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.

Contact

• Office Location: Simpson Tower 615

• T-Phone: 323 - 343 2928• e-Mail:

[email protected]

First Day’s Coverage

• Add/drop; Course overview• Project group formation• Possible selection of topics• Chapter 1 coverage

Other Details on Home Page

• Look for announcements• All the announcements form

previous weeks will be collected and displayed on this page

Course Overview

N. Ganesan, Ph.D.

Topics of Coverage

• Information Communication• Computer Network• Internet Infrastructure• Network Security

Theory and Practice

• The theoretical concepts of computer communications will form an important part of the course.

• Theory will be supplemented by practical examples in the application of computer communications.

Topics

• Communication Theory • TCP/IP and Other Major Communications

Protocols • Communication Hardware • Communication Software • Network Theory • Network Hardware • Network Applications: Peer-to-Peer Networking

and Wireless Networking • Internet/WWW Infrastructure • Network Security

Hands-on Exercises

• Using TCP/IP protocol related commands

• A hands-on Windows networking session will be the major thrust during the second half of the quarter.

• It would include the setting of a peer-to-peer network.

• In addition, the configuration of a firewall will be discussed in some detail.

Knowledge Areas

• Basic theory of computer communications • Communication and networking technologies

such as, for instance, packet switching and circuit switching

• TCP/IP protocol, the primary transport and internetworking protocol of the Internet

• Communication software such as FTP and Hyper Terminal

• Functional network architectures such as the peer-to-peer, client-server and thin-client network architectures

Knowledge Areas (Cont.)

• Basic hardware and software used in building networks

• Topics covered under different sections of the Microsoft certification examination

• Set up a peer-to-peer network and understand the concept of sharing resources on the network

• Connect the network to the Internet using a broadband connection such as DSL

Knowledge Areas (Cont.)

• Network security and possible security safeguards that ought to be pursued

• Internet infrastructure from a communication point of view

Delivery of Instruction – CD ROMs

• Partly based on a set of CD-ROMs produced by the instructor.

• They will be distributed free of charge in the class.

• The students are required to return the CD-ROM to the instructor at the end of the Quarter on the day of the final examination

Deliver of Instruction – Web Site

• The course website will also play an important role in the dissemination of course related information.

• Address:– www.calstatela.edu/faculty/nganesa – Click on the link to CIS 484

References

• There is a page on the website entitled References that contains references from various sources obtained mostly from the Internet. – They have mostly been captured in

Adobe PDF format and made available for downloading

Other References

• The textbook also contains useful information on the material covered in the course.

• Websites hosted by computer magazines and companies involved with communications and networking hardware and software are recommended as supplementary references.

Text Book

• Raymond Panko, Business Data Networks and Telecommunications, Fourth Edition, Prentice Hall, ISBN: 0-13-035914-9

Lecture Notes

© N. Ganesan, Ph.D.

Lecture Notes

• PowerPoint slides are available for downloading from the website

Sections

• 1: Principles of Computer Communications • 2: Understanding Protocols and TCP/IP • 3: Understanding Communication Hardware • 4: Understanding Communication Links and

Services • 5: Networking Fundamentals • 6: Practical Peer-to-Peer Networking • 7: Understanding Network Security and

Reliability • 8: Other Topics and Summary

Multimedia Lectures


Multimedia Lectures

• Multimedia lectures are available for most of the topics covered

• The Multimedia Lectures page contains review questions for each multimedia module– The task is to find answers to these

questions when listening to the multimedia modules

Coverage

• Read slides– Read the slides corresponding to the

module– Cover the module, if the slides are not easy

to understand• In class

– The modules need to be covered at in-class• At home

– The modules need to be covered at home• Optional

– Coverage of the modules is optional

Timing

• The timing of the modules are displayed on each page in the following format– Minutes:seconds

Tutorial (Examination Review)


Overview

• Tutorial questions are presented in streamed audio format

• They are intended to highlight the areas of focus in the three examinations, namely the two midterm and the final examinations

Disclaimer

• The review does not guarantee that the examination questions will be derived entirely from the material being reviewed

• It is neither stated nor implied that there would be a one to one correspondence between the review and the questions given in the examination

Workshop


Workshops

• The tasks to be completed by the students or the demonstrations that would be conducted by the instructor are listed for each week on the workshop page

TCP/IP Related Tasks

• Configuring Host file; Remote computing with FTP and Telnet; Remote website management; TCP/IP command line processing

Demonstrations

• Network hardware• Windows sharing• Thin Client installation, connection

and session• Terminal server (Thin Client

server) installation.

Peer-to-Peer Networking

• Network client configuration• Testing and troubleshooting client

connectivity• Exploring the network• Soft resource sharing• Hard resource sharing• Printer sharing.

Firewall Demonstration

• Demonstration of firewall configuration (switching, network address translation and DHCP features).

DSL Demonstration

• Demonstration of Small Office Home Office (SOHO) over DSL (time permitting)

Project Details


Overview

• The students in the class are required to do group projects.

• Each group will be composed of up to a maximum of four students.

• Each group will choose a topic in communication or networking for the project. The topic must be practice oriented.

• Projects that explore the actual implementation of hardware and software will be graded favorably.

Presentation

• All members of the project group are required to participate in an oral presentation describing their component of the project work

• Microsoft PowerPoint is to be used for the presentation.

• The presentations are scheduled for the ninth and tenth weeks of the Quarter

• The duration of the project presentation by each group should not exceed 30 minutes

Presentation Dates and Contact Information

• For each group, the scheduled week of presentation will be listed on the web page entitled Project Groups

• The page will also contain the email addresses of the group members and the topics assigned to each group

Project Report

• One research report is due from each group.• The report is a collection of individual

contributions from each group member.• The project report is essentially composed of

the PowerPoint slides used in the presentation of the project, but revised to reflect the feedback given by the instructor during the presentation

• The slides must be submitted in electronic form stored on either a diskette or a CD

• Hardcopies of the project report will not be accepted.

Report Format

• A title slide with the name of the group members • A slide showing the contents of the entire

presentation • A list of objectives of the project • The main body of the presentation divided into

smaller modules • A summary of the project • The web references used in the presentation

listed separately at the end of the presentation • A glossary of key terms relating to the project

topic

Due Date

• The disk containing the PowerPoint slides is due on the day of the final examination

• Delayed submission of reports will result in penalty points being assessed and deducted from the cumulative score

Project Topics

• To help in the choice of a topic for the project, a few sample topics are listed later in a slide.

• A topic that explores a cutting edge or an evolving technology in networking may also be chosen with the approval of the instructor. – For instance, one may choose a topic such as

Virtual Private Network to explore the latest developments in virtual private networking. In this case, the functional features of VPN should be described and demonstrated as appropriate during the presentatin

Sample Topics

• Network Security • Home Networking • Voice Over IP • Video and Audio Streaming • Virtual Private Network (VPN)

Further Brainstorming

• Visit the websites of vendors of communication and networking products to survey the latest developments in the field

• Technology forums and websites may also be accessed for the selection of an appropriate topic for the project

• The selection of the project topics will be discussed during the first class meeting. The end result of the project will be a project presentation and a project report.

Points to Note

• The topics earlier are only given as examples and that the students are not restricted to choosing from the above list of topics.

• A group may also chose a topic that expands upon the material covered in the course

• An example would be a topic that would expand on the material covered on streaming in the class. – However, it is important not to repeat the

material covered in the course in the project.

Experience and Job Related Topics

• With the approval of the instructor, a student may also embark on an individual project in lieu of the group project

• Students having extensive experience in communications and networking, or those who are heavily involved in a communications and networking related positions or projects at their place of employment are candidates for the individual projects

• In this case, the project to be undertaken will focus on a specific area of application in communications that would, in turn, relate to the field of expertise of the student concerned.

Project Grading

• Relevancy • Presentation • Technical Content • Demonstration of Understanding • Practical Demonstration

CIS 484 Course syllabus

• Overview• Course Contents (Lecture Notes)• Project Information• Project Groups• Examination Information• Tutorial• Workshop • References• Summary

Project Groups


Project Group Page

• Contains the following– Group members name– Group members email– Topic– Scheduled week of presentation

• The topic selection will be on a first-come-first served basis

• The selection of topic with the help of the instructor on the first day of class in encouraged

Examination

Examinations

• There will be three examinations conducted altogether– Two mid-term examinations – A final examination

Midterm Examination Schedule

• The two mid-term examinations will be held on the fourth and seventh weeks respectively

• For the night classes, the examination will begin at 8:00 p.m. and end at 9:30 p.m.

• For the classes that meet twice a week during the day time, the examinations will be held on the second class meeting of the fourth and seventh weeks respectively– In this case, the examination will commence at

the beginning of the class meeting and span the entire duration of the class

Examination Format

• The test will be composed primarily of multiple-choice questions

• The number of questions will be between 75 and 150 depending on the material covered prior to the examination

• The focus will be on material covered from the time of the last examination.

• Two Scantrons are therefore recommended for the examination

• It would be a closed-book examination with the exception of a cheat-sheet allowed during the course of the examination for use as reference

Final Examination

• The final examination will be held on the date and time printed on the Class Schedule

• The duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes. Emphasis will be placed on the material covered after the last mid-term examination.

• The examination may also include an essay component in addition to a section containing multiple-choice questions.

• The number of multiple-choice questions will be in the neighborhood of 100 to 150, again depending on the material covered during the period following the second examination

Final Examination (Cont.)

• Two Scantrons are therefore required for the final examination

• The number of essay questions, if present, will vary between 2 and 4

• The final examination will also be a closed-book examination with the exception of a cheat-sheet allowed during the course of the examination for use as a reference

Examination Schedule

Overview

By Nanda Ganesan, Ph.D.© N. Ganesan, All Rights

Reserved

Major Thrust

• Information communication• Computer networks (LANs)• Internet and WAN

Major Components

Communication Systems

CommunicationTheory

NetworkingTheory

Hardware &Software

Peer-to-Peer/Wireless

Networking

Internet Theory and Features

Internet Security

Theory

Practice

Topics• Communication Theory• TCP/IP and Other Major Communication

Protocols • Communication Hardware• Communication Software • Network Theory• Network Hardware• Network Application: Peer-to-Peer Networking

and Wireless Networking• Internet/WWW Infrastructure • Network Security

Coverage

• Theory will mostly be covered during the first half of the quarter that would include coverage on TCP/IP

• The second half of the quarter will partly focus on hands-on exercises

Students’ Perspective

• Learn the basic theory of computer communications

• Become familiar with communication and networking technologies such as, for instance, packet switching and circuit switching

• Obtain a good understanding of TCP/IP, the primary transport and internetworking protocol of the Internet


• Become aware of communication software such as FTP and Hyper Terminal

• Acquire some experience in multimedia streaming over the Internet

• Have a good understanding of the functional network architectures such as the peer-to-peer, client-server and thin-client network architectures

• Have a grasp of the physical network architectures such as the bus, ring and star architectures


• Become aware of the basic hardware and software used in building networks

• Be exposed to a number of topics covered under different sections of the Microsoft certification examination

• Be able to set up a peer-to-peer network and understand the concept of sharing resources on the network


• Have acquired the knowledge to set up a simple network and connect the network to the Internet using a broadband connection such as DSL

• Have a good working knowledge of the Internet infrastructure from a communication point of view

• Be introduced to issues related to network security and possible security safeguards that may be pursued

Delivery of Instruction

• Based on Technology Mediate Learning (TML)

• TML Components– Website– Multimedia CD-ROM– A probable Cyber-lab accessible from

any computer on the Internet

Website Addresses

• Address for internal/external access:– www.calstatela.edu/faculty/ngan

esa• Address for internal access:

– ganesan.calstatela.edu

Multimedia Modules

• Students may be required to listen to multimedia modules during regular lecture hours

• Students are therefore required to bring their own set of headphones for each class

• Leaving the headphones at home is equivalent to being absent from part of a lecture

TML Advantage

• The in-class meeting may be reduced by a certain percentage of time thus enabling the students to take full advantage of Technology Mediated Learning (TML)– As permitted by university guidelines

Attendance

• Regular attendance at this stage is emphasized

• Course material– Reflect new developments

• Missed class meetings– Copy the notes from a friend

References

• Website listed• Course slides stored under Lecture

Notes on the web• Stored references

– A collection of web references stored in PDF format

– A listing of relevant web links

Textbook

• Refer to the web

The End

Course Contents

By Nanda Ganesan, Ph.D.© All Rights Reserved

Course Contents• Section 1: Communication Theory• Section 2: TCP/IP and Other Major

Communication Protocols • Section 3: Communication Hardware• Section 4: Communication Software • Section 5: Network Theory• Section 6: Network Hardware• Section 7: Network Application: Peer-to-Peer

Networking and Wireless Networking• Section 8: Internet/WWW Infrastructure • Section 9: Network Security

Section 1: Communication Theory

• Communication trends• Digital and analog communications• Electronic and optical transmission• Formatting of information for transmission• Packet and circuit switching• Asynch and Synch transmission• Serial and parallel transmission• Modulation• Frequency spectrum and bandwidth • Multiplexing• Error causes and detection

Section 2: TCP/IP and Other Major

Communication Protocols

• ISO/OSI seven layer model• Overview of TCP/IP • IP addressing explored• Subnets IP routing• Hostname resolution • TCP/IP in the Windows environment• Common communication protocols

Section 3: Communication Hardware

• Communication media• Micro as a communication device• Modems• Mainframe and Mini computer

equipment

Section 4: Communication Software

• Windows HyperTerminal• FTP• ProComm Plus• Remote execution software: VNC • Streaming

– Audio and video streaming– Audio and video streaming process

Section 5: Network Theory

• LAN definition• Functional architectures • Physical architectures• Topology• IEEE and LAN protocols• LAN reliability

Section 6: Network Hardware

• Basic networking hardware• Internetworking hardware• Other LAN hardware

Section 7: Network Application (Peer-to-Peer

Networking)• Client configuration overview• Network client configuration• Testing and troubleshooting client connections• Overview of exploring the network• Exploring the network in Windows 2000• Fundamentals of soft resource sharing• Soft resource sharing in Windows 2000• Fundamentals of hard resource sharing• Installation and sharing of printers• Defining the properties of a shared printer

Section 7: Network Application (Wireless

Networking)

• Overview of wireless communications

• Bluetooth• Enterprise wireless LANs• Wireless LAN practical

implementation

Section 8: Internet/WWW Infrastructure

• Digital lines and services• Internet infrastructure• DSL case study

Section 9: Network Security

• Internet client security concerns• Software and hardware firewall• Encryption

The End

Examination and Grading


Overview

• There will be three examinations conducted consisting of the following:– Midterm 1– Midterm 2– Final

Examination Schedule

Examination Schedule Focus

Midterm 1 4th Week Weeks 1-3

Midterm 2 7th Week Weeks 4-6

Final 11th Week Weeks 7-10

More on Examination Schedule

• For the night class, the midterm examinations will begin at 8:00 p.m. and continue till 9:30 p.m.

• For the day classes, the midterm examinations will be conducted during the second class meeting of the week

• The final examination will be conducted on the 11th week at the time and date indicated in the class schedule

Examination Format

• Multiple-choice questions are slated for all the examinations

• The number of questions in the two midterms will be in the range of 75-100

• The final examination may contain more than 100 questions requiring the students to bring along two Scantrons

Material Allowed in the Examination

• All examinations are closed-book examinations

• One cheat-sheet is allowed for each examination

• Simple calculators calculators are allowed in the examination

• Programmable calculators are not allowed in the examination

Examination Coverage

• Midterm 1– Weeks 1-3

• Midterm 2– Weeks 4-6

• Final – Weeks 7-10

• None of the examinations are comprehensive although knowledge of previously covered material is often required to answer questions in the later examinations

Make-up Examinations

• No make-up examinations are offered

• Exception– Critical situation pertaining to self or a

family member in which case appropriate document will be required

• Unacceptable– Any other reason

Grade Composition

• Midterm 1 15%• Midterm 2 15%• Group Project 25%• Final examination 45%• Total = 100%The above figures are provided only as

a guideline

Assignment of Letter Grade

15% 25%

60%?%

A B C D

The assignment of a letter grade is based on a curve.

Project Information


Project Groups

• One group project is required • Each group would be composed of

4 members• The end result would be a project

presentation and a project report

Project Task• Projects can be exploratory in nature or they

could deal with an actual implementation of hardware and/or software relating to communications

• Projects that explore the actual implementation of hardware and software will be graded favorably

• Selection of topics that are purely theoretical in nature and those that deal mostly with management issues are discouraged

• Sample topics will be discussed later

Project Topic

• Must be application oriented • Two choices for possible project

topics– Review an actual implementation– Give a hands-on demonstration of the

features of a hardware/software system relating to communications

Anchor Areas for Project Topics

• Internet communications• Web related communications

– Audio and video streaming

• Internet security– Encryption, VPN etc.

• Emerging platforms– .Net– J2EE

• Other contemporary and emerging areas of communications

Experience Related Topics

• With the approval of the instructor, a student may embark on an individual project in lieu of the group project

• Students having extensive experience in communications or those who are involved in communication related projects are candidates for individual projects

• Anyone fulfilling the above requirements may consult with the instructor for discussion and approval of a project topic

Job Related Topics

• A student may also be allowed to present current job related information as an individual project provided the current job relates to either communications or networking

• Again, anyone wishing to pursue a job related project topic may consult with the instructor for discussion and approval of a the topic

A Note of Caution

• Do not present the material covered or that is slated for coverage in the class as part of the project presentation

Project Methodology

• Step 1: Survey the literature on the chosen topic

• Step 2a: For the exploratory projects, describe the actual implementation of a system or describe a specific feature of a software in the area of communications

• Step 2b: For the hands-on projects, give a demonstration of chosen hardware and/or software chosen for the project

Project Presentation

• Presentation slides must be created using PowerPoint

• For each group, the total duration of the presentation should not exceed 30 minutes

• Each member of the group is required to present his or her portion of the project work

Presentation Schedule

• The first half of project groups will present during the 9th week of the Quarter

• The second half of project groups will present during the 10th week of the Quarter

• The presentation slot for the Morning classes will be during the second meeting of the week

• The presentations for the evening classes will commence after the mid-class 30 minute break

Presentation Format

• Number of slides to be produced by each group member is left to the discretion of the member concerned

• For consistency, the slides style and format used in the course lectures are to be followed

Presentation Contents Organization

• A title slide with the name of the group members

• A slide showing the contents of the entire presentation

• Main body of the presentation divided into smaller modules

• A summary of the project• A Glossary of key terms relating to the

project topic

Project Report

• A group report must be submitted consisting entirely of PowerPoint slides

• The submission must be in electronic form – The collection of slides may be submitted

stored either on a floppy disk or on a CD or on a Zip disk

• Hardcopy submissions will not be accepted• Disk containing the report must be

submitted immediately following the project presentation

MODULE VI

Project References

Module Objective

• Magazines • Off-line electronic reference

– Magazine articles on CD-ROMs

• On-line electronic reference– Available on campus

• Technical book stores

Examples of a Few Magazines

• PC Magazine• PC World• Windows Magazine• Windows NT Magazine• BYTE• LAN Magazine• Network Computing• Internet

Leading General Microcomputer Magazines

• PC Magazine– Premier publication– Mostly commercial but equally technical in

describing the features– Covers mostly Intel based machines

• PC World– Similar to PC Magazine– Carries concise articles and provides tips on

the usage of software– Covers all micros, but mostly Intel-based

micros

Leading Windows Magazines

• Windows– Covers mostly desktop usage of all Window

programs– Publishes application oriented articles and

information on windows related hardware and software

• Windows NT– A premier magazine dedicated to NT

computing both at the server and workstation level

– Carries both feature and technical articles

Leading Technology Magazines in

Microcomputing• BYTE

– Excellent technical magazine– Contemporary and future

technologies are discussed in this magazine

– Because of the proliferation of microcomputer in business, the enterprise level technologies are also discussed in the magazine

Leading LAN Magazines

• LAN Magazine– Premier LAN magazine– Technical details and real-world applications

are discussed

• Network Computing– Product review– Mostly commercial applications are discussed– Covers enterprise level LAN architectures and

applications

Other Area Specific Magazines

• Telecommunications• Client Server• etc.

Offline Electronic Reference: Articles and

Seminar Material • Textbook related material including the

presentation slides can now be downloaded from the publisher for off-line reference

• Magazine CD-ROMS – PC Magazine– BYTE

• Information presented on seminars and conferences are now available on CD-ROMs

Off-line Electronic Reference: Software Demonstrations and Sample Applications

• A variety of demonstration CD-ROMs on software is available from software developers

• Promotional CD-ROMs from vendors such as Microsoft carry sample applications in areas such as Intranet

Availability of Offline Reference

• Publishers of magazines such as the PC-Magazine CD-ROM

• Software vendors• Conference and seminar

organizers• Companies specializing in

computer-based training

Online Electronic Reference to Articles

• Magazine articles– Computer Select– Datapro

• Indexes to articles and general articles– Carl– Melvyl

• Lexis-Nexis– Articles from a variety of computer

magazines and journals can be accessed through this thoroughbred online service

World Wide Web

• The WWW is a wealth of information providing access to a number of entities– Published articles– Software and drivers for downloading– Answers to frequently asked questions– Case studies of implementation etc.

• An example would be to access the PacBell web site to obtain information on ISDN

• The WWW is more than simply an online reference

Availability of On-line Electronic Reference

• Almost all the references listed are available on campus from any networked computer

• A user account that could be obtained from the ATS is required to access the resources

• Contact the CIS laboratory or the Advanced Technology Laboratory located in the Salazar Hall to obtain a student computer account– An account must be obtained during the first week

Technical Book Store

• OPAM– This is perhaps the premier technical

bookstore in Los Angeles– It is located on Sycamore Street off Santa

Monica Blvd. In Hollywood

• On-line bookstores– Perhaps the largest bookstore is

amazon.com– Many bookstores such as Barnes and Nobles

in Pasadena now has online catalogs and ordering service

Other Bookstores

• Crown • Barnes and Nobles• Fry’s Electronics Books Section

END OF MODULE VIEND OF MODULE VI

MODULE VII

Course Material

Module Objective

• Text Book• Student Guide• Link to Microsoft Certification

Examination• Other Recommended Books• Electronic Reference• Software

Text Book

• Business Data Communications by Raymond R Panko

• The strength of the book lies in its application oriented treatment of the subject

• To a large extent, the book covers the subject from a networking and an Internet point of view thus enhancing its usefulness

Overview of the Textbook

• Many of the topics and information covered in this course are also covered in the book

• The book is recommended for those who find the subject covered in the student guide difficult to follow

• The application portion of the course such as the peer-to-peer networking etc. are, however, not covered in the course

The Role of the Text Book

• Because of the fact that the multimedia modules of the course are based on the student guide, the text book plays a complimentary role

• Therefore, the text book is discussed form this vantage point

Text Book Coverage

• A good source for backup information on theoretical topics

• Computer networking is better covered in the student guide

• Internet topics are covered more extensively in the text book

• The author also maintains a web address for supporting course material such as display slides etc.

Text Book Usefulness

• Students with minimal exposure to the topics to be covered and those who have difficulty following the concepts are most likely to benefit from the book

• Others may opt to use the book as a reference

• In essence, the book is best used as a reference, in particular, for Internet related topics

Overview of the Student Guide

• A student guide containing the slides to be presented in the class is required

• It can be purchased from the instructor at a cost of $25.00.

• Please enlist your name for the purchase of the student guide immediately after the end of the first class meeting

Student Guide Contents

• The student guide will be the primary course material

• The guide is divided into four parts– Communication Theory– Communication Hardware, Software

and Services– Local Area Networks– The Internet

The Role of the Student Guide

• Because the course will be taught electronically for most part, the student guide is required as the base material for the multimedia modules

• Most of the slides that are displayed can be found in the student guide except, of course, the software demonstrations

Other Recommended Books for Further Study

• FrontPage 98, Paperback Edition• Networking Essentials, published by

Microsoft Press• Windows 95 and Networking

Essentials by Casad, published by New Riders

• Contact Microsoft at its web site www.microsoft.com for further details on available FrontPage 98 books

Summary of Hardcopy Reference

• Required text– Ganesan, Nanda, Local Area Networks,

1997– Business Data Communications, Raynond

R. Panko

• Additional reference– Person, Using Windows 95 Special Edition,

Que Corporation, 1995– FrontPage 98, Paperback edition.

Electronic Reference

• All the electronic references discussed earlier in relation to the class project apply equally well to the entire course as reference material

• In particular, the online reference named Datapro can be specially useful in understanding the concepts

• Datapro is essentially an encyclopedia of computer terminology and technology

Software

• Hands-on experience with Windows95 is required

• Knowledge of FrontPage 98 will be acquired during the course

ENDEND

Summary of Key Examination Concerns

• Midterm examination is on the fifth week of the quarter

• Final examination will be conducted as printed in the class schedule

• A cheat-sheet is allowed in both examinations

• A make-up examination is not conducted

Summary of Project Concerns

• A group project is to be completed• Group presentations are scheduled

for the tenth week of the quarter• Deadline for the project report is on

the day of the final examination• Photocopies of all reference

material must be attached to the project report

Summary of Grading and Homework Concerns

• Grading– Letter grades assigned based on a

grade distribution curve

• Home work– Very helpful in preparing for the

examination– Answer the questions in the tutorial in

time for the examination

First Day’s Tasks

• Add/Drop Procedure• Group Formation• Course Content Overview

Add/Drop ProcedureAdd/Drop Procedure

Group FormationGroup Formation

Course ContentsCourse Contents

The End The End

CIS 484 Course Overview.ppt

Documents

Transcript of CIS 484 Course Overview.ppt