An in-depth study of network design, operations and management from a technical point of view. Issues of efficiency, reliability, risk analysis, disaster recovery, and security will be addressed. Students will learn to do needs assessment, costing, and payback calculation.   The purpose of this course is to provide the student with an understanding of network design, operations and management, and a grasp of issues of connectivity and protocols.
The primary objective is to provide the student with a basic understanding of networks and the ability to manage and implement networking functions. A secondary objective is a development of how to specify, design, install and operate networks.
Students will apply principles learned in TSM/CIS 304 and TSM/CSC 510.

1. CATALOG DESCRIPTION: An in-depth study of network design, operations and management from a technical point of view. Issues of efficiency, reliability, risk analysis, disaster recovery, and security will be addressed. Students will learn to do needs assessment, costing, and payback calculation. Students will apply principles learned in TSM/CIS 304 and TSM/CSC 510.
   
   
2. PURPOSE: To provide the student with an understanding of network design, operations and management, and a grasp of issues of connectivity and protocols.
   
   
3. COURSE OBJECTIVES: The primary objective is to provide the student with a basic understanding of networks and the ability to manage and implement networking functions. A secondary objective is a development of how to specify, design, install and operate networks.
   
   
4. CONTENT OUTLINE:The following topics of study are included in this course: The presentation of material in the course will closely follow the order of presentation found in the text although some topics may be introduced outside the chronology of the table of contents.
   
   
5. INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES: Lectures, lab exposure and project development.
   
   
6. FIELD, CLINICAL, AND/OR LABORATORY EXPERIENCES: None
   
   
7. RESOURCES: Microcomputer lab with network and Internet access, MSU mainframe accounts and specialty software as needed and appropriate for projects.
   
    
8. GRADING PROCEDURES: Letter grades will be assigned. Items graded will include hourly examinations and network projects.
   
   
9. ATTENDANCE POLICY: Regular class attendance is expected.
   
   
10. ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY: Course expectation for shared and individual responsibility will be expressed for each assignment. Failure to adhere to the guidelines will be handled in accordance with the B&PA policy.
    
    
11. TEXT AND REFERENCES:  
    To be announced.
    
    
12. PREREQUISITES: 
    TSM 206 and TSM 510