Department of Engineering
Science
Course Syllabus Fall 2018
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Reminder: This course is 4 credit-hours requiring an
average of 9-12 hours of study per week! |
POLICIES
Classroom conducts: In order to create an appropriate environment for teaching and learning, students must show respect for their instructors and fellow students. Listed below are a few guidelines for classroom behavior. Students are expected to follow these guide lines to ensure that the learning environment is not compromised.
PLAGIARISM: All forms of cheating and plagiarism are serious offenses that can result in disciplinary penalties including expulsion from the University. This includes copying assignments from the Internet! Refer to the student handbook for details. Each student is expected to do his/her own work.
WITHDRAWAL: Authorized withdrawals are permitted without penalty or notation on the students' academic record. No student will be granted a withdrawal after this date unless extreme extenuating circumstances occur. Please be advised that the instructor will not grant a grade of 'W' after the deadline for any student failing the course. Policy regarding withdrawal is stated in the university catalog.
SPECIAL NEEDS: If you have emergency medical information that needs to be shared with the instructor, or require special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please inform the instructor.
UNIVERSITY POLICIES: As a student at Sonoma State University, it is important that you know the policies and procedures that affect you. These five policies and procedures were selected by the SSU Academic Senate for their importance to your academic career.. more here
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Course Description: This course offers a working knowledge of IP addressing, TCP and UDP, the ISO reference model, MAC and Ethernet, LAN, MAN, WAN, routing protocols, application protocols , including, client-server model, web protocols ,file transfer protocol, and email, and network elements such as repeaters, bridges, routers, and switches. This course is designed to familiarize students with the terminology and concepts related to data communication, computer networks, and Internet. This is an introductory course and is targeted at advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate students who have little or no background in the subject. The course will be focusing on principles and concepts rather than covering specific technology or software - technology and software may become obsolete in one to two years, but the principles will remain. As such, the coverage of this course is on breadth, not depth. In this course, the students will be faced with a plethora of new terms and jargons. The students will spend much of the time becoming accustomed to using proper terms. At the end of the course, students will be expected to master the terminology and basic concepts, but they are not expected to know the engineering details of any technology.
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Assignments
ASSIGNMENTS
DISCUSSION GROUP: Students are highly encouraged to use the discussion group to discuss class assignments and projects. Each student is required to register for the discussion group and log on using his/her first and last name (e.g., Cesar Chavez or Angela Davis). Use Canvas.
SIMULATION
ASSIGNMENTs: All students are expected to become skilled
and comfortable with the following software: MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint, Dia and
Visio. Throughout this course students will also be
introduced to various new software tools such as LABVIEW(TCP/IP),
MATLAB, WIRESHARK (Wiki), etc. Students are also
expected to know a little about C programming. Many of assignments require
usage of these tools and programs. Students are responsible to spent sufficient
time learning about these tools. Students are also responsible to download and
install software tools. Students are strongly encouraged to use the Discussion
Group to resolved issues and problems collectively.
QUIZ: There will be a number of quizzes during the semester. The purpose of the quizzes is to ensure that students keep up with the readings. The scope of each quiz will be fairly narrow. To be prepared for the quiz, you need to read and understand the chapters (i.e., concepts, models, and frameworks) assigned for that class. I will drop the lowest quiz grade. The format of the quizzes will be simple, short questions or multiple-choice questions. Most of the quizzes will last about 10 minutes and will be conducted at the beginning of the class. PLEASE DON'T BE LATE.
EXAMS: Exams will consist of problems designed to test your understanding of the concepts covered in class and lab. Anyone missing an exam will receive a zero grade for that exam. Make-up exams will only be given with a doctor's slip stating that you were too ill on the day of the exam to attend; or documented extraordinary circumstances.
GRADUATE STUDENTS: Each student is expected to do several extra final project. Please discuss with your instructor for more information.
SUMMARY
Each student’s final grade will be calculated according to the Grading Plan mentioned above. Please note the following:
NOTE: No Late submissions (except homework assignments) will be accepted. Late articles, abstract, research paper, project, lab report, etc. will not be accepted under any circumstances. If you do not submit the assignment at the beginning of the class, it is considered to be late submission!
Archive: 2013, 2012, 2014, 2016
Tentative
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At the completion of the course, students will be able to…
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component:
Engineering topics: 100%
Math & Basic Science: 20%
General Education: 10%
Relationship between ABET Student Outcomes and Course Learning Objectives:
ABET Student Outcomes |
Old SO | Course Learning Objectives |
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1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
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2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors |
c |
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3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences |
g |
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4. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts |
f,h,j | G |
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5. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives |
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6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions |
b | A |
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7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies |
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Implied in 1, 2, 6 |
k |
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