CS 385 : Modern Developments in Advanced Networking
Course Description
CS385 Modern Developments in Advanced Networking Prerequisites: CS371 and CS372 This course introduces WAN technologies and network services. Course topics include (but are not limited to): WAN technologies, connection options, troubleshooting, and security. This course may include various hands-on networking projects. Cisco recommends four areas of study in preparing for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam. This course includes the fourth area of study. 3:0:3
Learning Outcomes
- Examine various WAN connection methods, and technologies.
- Evaluate various WAN designs.
- Analyze WAN security.
- Experiment with WAN configuration, and troubleshooting methods.
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Homework Assignments: |
| Assign a sufficient amount of homework such that all of the above objectives are covered. | All |
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For each homework assignment, include problem-solving questions that require the student to
apply the above objectives.
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For each homework assignment, include short-essay questions that require the student to effectively
communicate the technical content of the above objectives.
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For certain homework assignments, include critical-thinking questions that require the student
to evaluate and analyze the network situation, and provide a suitable solution (hardware and/or
software) for the network.
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Exams: |
Include one or more of:
short essay, short answer, multiple choice, multiple answer, mathematical calculation, network design.
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| Given a problem description, apply an appropriate networking solution. | All |
Textbooks
View the approved textbook list.
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