CN321 BroadBand and Wireless Networks Syllabus

Instructor Information

Refer to Discussion Forum, Facilitator Introduction and Expectations

Course Title

Broadband & Wireless Networks

Course Description

Presents Wide Area Network (WAN) interconnection technologies, including Internet Service Provider (ISP) and wireless carrier services. Covers telecommunications link engineering considerations and methodologies. Investigates wireless communications technology and infrastructure in wireless LAN and cellular architectures.

Prerequisite Courses

CN 316 Network Infrastructure

Course Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, learners should be able to:

Investigate the most appropriate WAN technology and architecture to solve a given connectivity requirement.
Explain the physical characteristics and limits of WAN technologies.
Compare the features and functionality of different copper transmission systems.
Compare the features and functionality of different fiber optic services (SONET, MetroE, WDM).
Compare the characteristics of different wireless technologies used for data and voice communications.
Analyze communication links for capacity, encoding techniques, error management, delay, and jitter to determine the impacts on Quality of Service (QoS).

Course Materials

Required Texts

Stallings, W. (2014). Data and Computer Communications (10th ed.). Pearson Education: New York. ISBN-10: 0133506487, ISBN-13: 9780133506488.

Required Resources

American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. ISBN 1433805618, 978-1433805615. Companion
website: http://www.apastyle.org.

Online access to textbook premium content at www.pearsonhighered.com/stallings (requires registration with student access code provided inside front cover in new textbook)
inSSIDer tool (free) – Download instructions included in Week 7 Wireless Lab.

Technology Tools

Technical Specifications

Optional Materials

Kurose, J. F., & Ross, K. W. (2013). Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach (6th ed.), Section 6.7: Managing Mobility in Cellular Networks.
Regis Library: http://www.regis.edu/library.htm.

Pre-Assignment

Online Format: Reading of Stallings, W. (2014) text, Chapters 1 & 2 as an overview and review of data communications concepts and protocols.
Sign on to WorldClass (http://worldclass.regis.edu) and become familiar with the course navigation.

Classroom-based Format: Reading of Stallings, W. (2014) text, Chapters 1 & 2 as an overview and review of data communications concepts and protocols.
Sign on to WorldClass (http://worldclass.regis.edu) and become familiar with the course navigation.

Pre-Assignment Due Dates

Classroom-based Format: This assignment is due the first night of class.

Online Format: The instructor will specify the due date for this assignment.

Course Assignments and Activities

Assignments for Online Course
Week	Readings	Graded Assignments or Assessments (Percentage)
1: Data Transmission Review of Networking Concepts & Terminology Analog & Digital Transmission Impairments Channel Capacity	Stallings, W. (2014). Chapter 3 AND related Presentation (in Course Resources folder) From the Experts	Introductions Discussion Questions (3.125%) Chapter Review Questions & Problems (3.125%))
2: Transmission Media Copper Optical fiber Wireless	Stallings, W. (2014). Chapter 4 AND related Presentation (in Course Resources folder) From the Experts	Discussion Questions (3.125%) Chapter Review Questions & Problems (3.125%) Written Research Assignment 1 & Discussion (due Week 3) (10%)
3: Signal Encoding AMI, B8ZS, NRZ Error Control Forward Error Correction	Stallings, W. (2014). Chapters 5-6 AND related Presentation (in Course Resources folder) From the Experts	Discussion Questions (3.125%) Chapter Review Questions & Problems (3.125%)
4: Data Link Control HDLC Frequency & Time Division Multiplexing	Stallings, W. (2014). Chapters 7-8 AND related Presentation (in Course Resources folder) From the Experts	Discussion Questions (3.125%) Chapter Review Questions & Problems (3.125%) Written Research Assignment 2 & Discussion (due Week 5) (10%)
5: Wide Area Networks Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS)	Stallings, W. (2014). Chapters 9 & 23 AND related Presentation (in Course Resources folder) From the Experts	Discussion Questions (3.125%) Chapter Review Questions & Problems (3.125%)
6: Network Quality of Service (QoS) Mechanisms	Stallings, W. (2014). Chapter 22 AND related Presentation (in Course Resources folder) From the Experts	Discussion Questions (3.125%) Chapter Review Questions & Problems (3.125%) Written Research Assignment 3 & Discussion (due Week 7) (10%)
7: Wireless LANs	Stallings, W. (2014). Chapters 13 & 17 AND related Presentation (in Course Resources folder) From the Experts	Discussion Questions (3.125%) Chapter Review Questions & Problems (3.125%) Wireless LAN Lab Report (5%)
8: Cellular Networks	Stallings, W. (2014). Chapter 10 AND related Presentation (in Course Resources folder) From the Experts	Discussion Questions (3.125%) Chapter Review Questions & Problems (3.125%) Written Research Assignment 4 & Discussion (5%) Final Exam (10%)
		TOTAL: 100%

CCIS Policies

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OTHER INFORMATION

NOTE TO LEARNERS: On occasion, the course facilitator may, at his or her discretion, alter the Learning Activities shown in this Syllabus. The alteration of Learning Activities may not, in any way, change the Learner Outcomes or the grading scale for this course as contained in this syllabus. Examples of circumstances that could justify alterations in Learning Activities could include number of learners in the course; compelling current events; special facilitator experience or expertise; or unanticipated disruptions to class session schedule.