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College of Natural and Behavioral Sciences

Department of Computer Science

COURSE TITLE:

OS and Networks Support

COURSE NUMBER:

CTC 316

INSTRUCTOR

NAME:

MEHRDAD S. SHARBAF, PH.D. MSHARBAF@CSUDH.EDU, OFFICE: NSM A-139

PHONE: 310-243-3398, OFFICE HOURS: WED. 5:00PM-7:00PM

DATE:

SPRING ALL SEMESTER, 2023

COURSE LENGTH:

_15_ WEEKS

WEB COMPANION

N/A

BLACKBOARD WEB

SITE

HTTP://toro.csudh.edu

COURSE

SCHEDULE:

ONLINE ASYNCHRONOUS FORMAT DELIVERY

UNIT OF ACADEMIC

MEASUREMENT

(SELECT ONE):

___ QUARTER SYSTEM

__X SEMESTER SYSTEM

PREREQUISITES:

CSC 116 INTRODUCTION TO HARDWARE

COURSE CATALOG

DESCRIPTION:

Course provides an introduction to OS and networking support. Topics include

user engineering, risk management, mission assurance, software process

management, enterprise management tools and processes, disaster recovery,

business continuity and information life cycle management.

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TEXTBOOKS AND MATERIALS

(CHECK ONE)

REQUIRED

OPTIONAL

(SUPPLEMENTAL)

TEXTBOOK (S)

Guide to Operating Systems, 6th Edition

Greg Tomsho

ISBN-10: 0357433831

ISBN-13: 9780357433836

Guide to Networking Essentials, 8th Edition

Greg Tomsho

ISBN-10: 0357118286

ISBN-13: 9780357118283

X

References

HAND OUT

ü

ESOURCES &

SUPPLIES

An Internet browser (e.g. Internet Explorer), connection to

the Internet.

A storage device for your files (Flash Drive)

ü

PERFORMANCE

OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to do the

following:

ü Understanding the importance of Operating Systems and Networking

Support

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ü Learn about different component of Operating Systems and Networking

Support

ü Learn about Wireless networks

ü Learn about Network cabling, testing, and troubleshooting

ü Implementation and presentation of a Network related Project

ü Learn about past and emerging Federal Government guidance/regulations

impacting Operating Systems and Network Support

INSTRUCTIONAL

METHODS:

ü This course will be delivered through the use of online asynchronous

platform, presentations, demonstrations, threaded discussions, and limited

hands-on experience.

GRADING:

Student performance will be evaluated based upon the following criteria:

Evaluation of the course will include any class assignments or deliverable

exercises, and the projects. The instructor will supply the students with a full

grading scheme at the beginning of the course.

Midterm 100

Final Exam 100

Group Research Propose Plan 50

Group Research Project Report 100

Threaded Discussion 200

Group Hands-On Activity 200

Total: 750

Grading Scheme:

96-100%

A

73-76%

C

90-95%

A-

70-72%

C-

87-89%

B+

67-69%

D+

83-86%

B

61-66%

D

80-82%

B-

< 60%

F

77-79%

C+

COURSE POLICIES:

Late and Incomplete Deliverables:

• Deliverables (Class Assignments, Projects) submitted late are not accepted.

• Deliverables (Class Assignment, Projects) not submitted before the end of the

final class will earn 0%.

• Any exceptional, non-academic circumstances need to be discussed with the

instructor as soon as they arise, prior to the due date of the deliverable. At the

time of the discussion, NO make-up work will be assigned.

• The instructor reserves the right not to award credit for deliverables that are

incomplete. Partial credit is awarded at the instructor’s discretion, and only for

work that merits such an award. Assignments that are incomplete or

incongruous with the specifications may be returned to the student.

ATTENDANCE:

Students are required to be prepared and attend all the online sessions threaded

discussions. The attendance policy is strictly enforced, and poor attendance may

adversely affect your final grade due to class assignments.

MAKE-UP WORK:

ACADEMIC

There will be no makeup or early examinations and late assignments will not be

accepted.

Academic integrity is of central importance in this and every other course at

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INTEGRITY:

STUDENT

ACADEMIC

APPEALS

PROCESS:

ADA

STATEMENT:

MIDTERM &

FINAL EXAM:

CSUDH. You are obliged to consult the appropriate sections of the University

Catalog and obey all rules and regulations imposed by the University relevant to its

lawful missions, processes, and functions.

All work turned in by a student for a grade must be student’' own work. Plagiarism

and cheating (e.g. stealing or copying the work of others and turning it in as your

own) will not be tolerated, and will be dealt with according to University policy. The

consequences for being caught plagiarizing or cheating range from a minimum of a

zero grade for the work you plagiarized or cheated on, to being dropped from the

course.

Authority and responsibility for assigning grades to students rests with the faculty.

However, in those instances where students believe that miscommunication, error,

or unfairness of any kind may have adversely affected the instructor’s assessment

of their academic performance, the student has a right to appeal by the procedure

listed in the Undergraduate Catalog and by doing so within thirty days of

receiving the grade or experiencing any other problematic academic event that

prompted the complaint.

Students with disabilities, who believe they may need an academic adjustment in

this class, are encouraged to contact Disabled Student Services as soon as

possible to better ensure receipt of timely adjustments.

Test exam is during the 8

th

week of the class and the date for the final exam is

based on the final examination schedule printed in the campus Class Schedule. All

projects are due no later than the last week of the semester.

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(The class schedule is tentative and subject to change as circumstances

dictate)

WEEK #

DATE

TOPIC

Reading Assignment/

Computer Lab Topic/Online

Module

Week 1

1/26/2023

Course Introduction & Requirements/ Overview of

Syllabus and Course Orientation / OPERATING

SYSTEMS FUNDAMENTALS

Week 1 Online Module-

Chapter 1

Week 2

2/2/2023

MODERN CLIENT AND SERVER OPERATING

SYSTEMS

Week 2 Online Module-

Chapter 2

Week 3

2/9/2023

THE CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU)

Week 3 Online Module-

Chapter 3-Due Group

Research Paper Topic

Week 4

2/16/2023

FILE SYSTEMS

Week 4 Online Module-

Chapter 4

Week 5

2/23/2023

INSTALLING OPERATING SYSTEMS

Week 5 Online Module-

Chapter 5

Week 6

3/2/2023

DEVICES AND DEVICE DRIVERS

Week 6 Online Module-

Chapter 6

Week 7

2/9/1023

USING AND CONFIGURING STORAGE DEVICES

Week 7 Online Module-

Chapter 7

Week 8

3/16/2023

Midterm- VIRTUALIZATION AND CLOUD COMPUTING

FUNDAMENTALS

Week 8 Online Module-

Chapter 8-Due Group

Research Proposal-

Midterms covers Chapters

1-7

Week 9

3/23/2023

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER NETWORKS

Week 9 Online Module-

Chapter 1

3/302023

Spring Recess-No Classes

Week

10

4/6/2023

NETWORK HARDWARE ESSENTIALS

Week 10 Online Module-

Chapter 2

Week

11

4/13/2023

NETWORK TOPOLOGIES AND TECHNOLOGIES

Week 11 Online Module-

Chapter 3

Week

12

4/20/2023

NETWORK MEDIA

Week 12 Online Module-

Chapter 4

Week

13

4/27/23

NETWORK PROTOCOLS

Week 13-Online Module-

Chapter 5

Week

14

5/4/2023

IP ADDRESSING

Week 14 Online Module-

Chapter 6

Week

15

5/11/2023

NETWORK REFERENCE MODELS AND STANDARDS

Week 15 Online Module-

Chapter 7

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Technology Requirements

Computer:

You must have access to a reliable computer for this course. If you are on campus,

and do not have a laptop, you can check out a laptop from the IT User Services Help

Desk via Technology Checkout Program. In addition, the CSUDH Toro Lab offers on

campus access to workstations with a wide variety of commonly used software.

Visit the CSUDH Academic Technology Online Courses Technical Requirements page

for more information on technology requirements.

Email:

All email communications from this course will go through your Toromail. Toromail is

the CSUDH student email system.

Internet and Campus Wireless Network:

You must have Internet access to participate in this course. If you are on campus,

connect your laptop and mobile device to the internet using the eduroam campus

wireless network.

Office 365:

Course work will require you to submit work in Word format (.docx files). Active

CSUDH students have access to Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for personal

desktop and laptop computers at no cost.

Blackboard Learn

You may access the course through Blackboard Learn https://toro.csudh.edu. You

have the flexibility in an online course to study and participate according to your

work and personal schedule within each week of study. However, you must still

complete assignments by their required due dates.

Your challenge is to dedicate the required time for study within your personal

schedule. This syllabus, including the schedule and due dates, should support you in

managing time effectively. Marking your study and your online discussion time in

your personal calendar also will help.

As part of your personal schedule, make sure you check the Announcements and my

Online Office several times a week so that you can see if I have posted any new

information about the course.

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LockDown Browser

Tests in this course will use the Respondus LockDown Browser. This is a specialized

web browser which temporarily blocks access to other applications on your computer

while you take a Lockdown Browser required test on Blackboard. Tests using

LockDown Browser will include the text, “requires LockDown Browser.”

Click here to download Respondus LockDown Browser for Mac and Windows. If you

are on campus, LockDown Browser is available on computers found in the second

and third floor of the library (south), as well as, on the accessibility computers found

in the ToroLab.

View this short video for a general overview of LockDown Browser. Watch this video

to view the install and LockDown Browser test taking process.

Note: The webcam feature in LockDown Browser, known as Respondus Monitor, will

not be used.

Zoom

This course will use Zoom web conferencing software for online office hours. Go to

the Zoom download page to download and install the Zoom Client for Meetings on

your desktop or laptop. Zoom is also available for mobile and tablet devices on the

App Store (iOS) and Google Play (Android). Visit the CSUDH Academic Technology

Tutorials page for information on using Zoom.

View this short video for a general overview of Zoom.

Special Needs

Online courses are required to meet ADA accessibility guidelines. This means that all

aspects of the online learning experience are accessible. Please let me know if you

have adaptive software and hardware to assist you with taking this course or if you

have any specific needs I should be aware of. The CSUDH Student Disability

Resource Center (SdRC) is available to assist you during this course. The SdRC is

available at (310) 243-3660 and can be reached by email at [email protected].

Technical Help

If you need technical help, refer to the following resources:

Login Issues:

For login issues related to Blackboard, Toromail and MyCSUDH, contact the IT Help

Desk at (310) 243-2500, option 1. You can also create an online service ticket for

login support.

The IT Help Desk also offers walk-in support. Visit the first floor of the library

(north), C-108, for in-person help.

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Password Resets:

CSUDH offers an easy, self-service password reset service at

https://password.csudh.edu/. For additional assistance with password resets,

contact the IT Help Desk.

Blackboard Issues:

For issues or questions with Blackboard, contact the CSUDH Blackboard Support line

at (310) 243-2500, option 2. You can also create an online service ticket for

Blackboard support.

Need Help with Using Blackboard?

If you are new to Blackboard or unfamiliar with a specific feature of Blackboard,

CSUDH Academic Technology offers a series of PDF and video-based tutorials. Visit

the CSUDH Academic Technology Tutorials page for more information.

Participation in Online Discussion Sessions

Online students, perhaps even in a more direct way than on campus students, are

expected to have an active role in contributing to the learning of the entire class. In

order for us to build meaning together and to learn from each other we need to be

involved in conversations with each other. For this reason, it is expected that

students will make at least 3 posts per week (one original and reply to at

least 2 classmates). Students are expected to complete online discussion projects

during the week the assignment is distributed. Students who post after the

deadline will not receive credit. To receive full credit for posts, students should

follow the rubric for the threaded discussion.