= Introduction to Networks - Using Linux =
==[http://cs.senecac.on.ca/index.php?outline=NAD710 Subject Description] ==
This subject is an introduction to TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) as it is implemented, configured and used in a Linux environment. Students will learn fundamental TCP/IP principles and basic Linux network configurations.
= Credit Status: =
1 credit in the LUX program = Prerequisites = Meet admission requirements for LUX Course Outcomes = Specific Outcomes: =
Upon successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
* Configure an NFS server
== Topic Outline: ==
=== Overview of TCP/IP - 10% ===
* TCP/IP Layer Model (OSI and DOD)
* UDP and TCP protocols
* Reducing network traffic by using switches or routers
=== Installing networking hardware - 10% ===
* The network interface card (NIC)
* The difference between ethernet, FDDI, and token ring NIC
* Network drivers and loadable kernel modules
=== Basic TCP/IP Networking - 20% ===
* Using ifconfig, route, netstat, ping, traceroute, nslookup, dig, and ip to troubleshoot networks
* Using a network protocol analyzer (wireshark) to diagnose problems
* Using a network monitor to visually check on its status
=== Configuring a TCP/IP network - 15% ===
* Assigning IP addresses
* Connnecting the machines
* Setting static and dynamic route
=== Setting up a Nameserver - 10% ===
* Introduction to BIND
* Internet Domain Namespace
* Setup, configure and maintain an authoritative name server for a registered domain
=== Connecting Windows to Linux - 20% ===
* Windows and Server Message Block (SMB) Protocol
* Setup a SAMBA server
* NFS server configuration - the exports file
=== Security of Network Applications - 10% ===
* POP3, FTP and telnet - why they are not secure
* APOP, SSH and SSL - why they are more secure
* Exploiting the weakness of TCP and Wireless
=== IPv6 and the future of Networking - 5% ===
* IPv6 Header
* IPv6 Address
== Modes of Instruction: ==
2 hours of interactive lecture per week and 2 hours lab time per week
== Prescribed Text: ==
None specific to this course but our Seneca library has access to many on-line texts
== Reference Material: ==
Web links given out during course
== Supplies: ==
Having your own laptop and/or desktop PC will help.
Most Most likely at least a 4GB usb key will also be useful = Promotion Policy: =To obtain a credit in this subject, a student must:<ul><li>Achieve a grade of 55% or better on the final exam</li><li>Satisfactorily complete all assignments</li><li>Achieve a weighted average of 55% or better for the tests and final exam</li><li>Achieve a grade of 55% or better on the overall course</li></ul> = Modes of Evaluation: = <ul><li>1 final exam worth 40%</li><li>1 midterm test worth 30%</li><li>10 labs worth 10%</li><li>1 major project worth 20%</li><ul><li>pre-report worth 5%</li><li>in-report worth 5%</li><li>post-report worth 10%</li></ul></ul> = Academic Regulations: =
Students are responsible == Promotion Policy ==To obtain a credit in this subject, a student must*Achieve a grade of 55% or better on the final exam*Satisfactorily complete all assignments*Achieve a weighted average of 55% or better for being aware the tests and final exam*Achieve a grade of college regulations in 55% or better on the Academic Policy Handbook.overall course
Seneca Academic Policy - Cheating and Plagiarism
Cheating and/or plagiarism are offences which will not be tolerated by the College. Such offences occur when a student violates the procedures governing the administration of examinations, tests or other means of evaluating student achievement in a subject or program.
<font color="red">Pending Approval</font> By: Evan Weaver, Chair= Modes of Evaluation ==* 1 final exam worth 40%* 1 midterm test worth 30%* 10 labs worth 10%* 1 major project worth 20%** pre-report worth 5%** in-report worth 5%** post-report worth 10%
College Policy
Accommodation for Students with Disabilities:
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