DCN230 - Protocol and Standards

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Last revision date 2023-10-02 00:40:07.391
Last review date 2023-12-04 00:15:09.663


Subject Title
Protocol and Standards

Subject Description
This course will focus on current technology to provide students with a comprehensive overview of the data communication field. The course will present data communication knowledge and the role performance issues have in driving protocol and network design. Emphasis will be placed on the 7 layers of the OSI model and where security concerns may arise.

Credit Status
1 credit in the IFS program.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

  • Describe basic network protocols in LAN and WAN environments
  • Configure network devices to meet business requirements
  • Troubleshoot network issues according to the appropriate layer of the OSI model
  • Plan a network for a LAN environment
  • Select and use appropriate tools to monitor and analyze network traffic

Essential Employability Skills
    •  Execute mathematical operations accurately.

    •  Apply a systematic approach to solve problems.

    •  Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems.

    •  Locate, select, organize, and document information using appropriate technology and information systems.

    •  Analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant information from a variety of sources.

    •  Interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals.

    •  Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects.

    •  Take responsibility for one's own actions, decisions, and consequences.

Academic Integrity
Seneca upholds a learning community that values academic integrity, honesty, fairness, trust, respect, responsibility and courage. These values enhance Seneca's commitment to deliver high-quality education and teaching excellence, while supporting a positive learning environment. Ensure that you are aware of Seneca's Academic Integrity Policy which can be found at: http://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/about/policies/academic-integrity-policy.html Review section 2 of the policy for details regarding approaches to supporting integrity. Section 2.3 and Appendix B of the policy describe various sanctions that can be applied, if there is suspected academic misconduct (e.g., contract cheating, cheating, falsification, impersonation or plagiarism).

Please visit the Academic Integrity website http://open2.senecac.on.ca/sites/academic-integrity/for-students to understand and learn more about how to prepare and submit work so that it supports academic integrity, and to avoid academic misconduct.

Discrimination/Harassment
All students and employees have the right to study and work in an environment that is free from discrimination and/or harassment. Language or activities that defeat this objective violate the College Policy on Discrimination/Harassment and shall not be tolerated. Information and assistance are available from the Student Conduct Office at student.conduct@senecapolytechnic.ca.

Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
The College will provide reasonable accommodation to students with disabilities in order to promote academic success. If you require accommodation, contact the Counselling and Accessibility Services Office at ext. 22900 to initiate the process for documenting, assessing and implementing your individual accommodation needs.

Camera Use and Recordings - Synchronous (Live) Classes
Synchronous (live) classes may be delivered in person, in a Flexible Learning space, or online through a Seneca web conferencing platform such as MS Teams or Zoom. Flexible Learning spaces are equipped with cameras, microphones, monitors and speakers that capture and stream instructor and student interactions, providing an in-person experience for students choosing to study online.

Students joining a live class online may be required to have a working camera in order to participate, or for certain activities (e.g. group work, assessments), and high-speed broadband access (e.g. Cable, DSL) is highly recommended. In the event students encounter circumstances that impact their ability to join the platform with their camera on, they should reach out to the professor to discuss. Live classes may be recorded and made available to students to support access to course content and promote student learning and success.

By attending live classes, students are consenting to the collection and use of their personal information for the purposes of administering the class and associated coursework. To learn more about Seneca's privacy practices, visit Privacy Notice.

Prerequisite(s)
OPS105, OPS110, DCN130

Topic Outline

  • Networking overview
    • Data representation
    • Categories of networks and the Internet
    • Standards organizations
    • Packet Tracer (intro)
  • Network models
    • Layered tasks
    •  OSI model
    •  TCP/IP Internet protocol suite
  • Design process
    • Best practices
    • Network diagrams
    • Simulations
    • Verification and validation
  • Protocols, high level
    • ARP
    • IP
    • Ethernet
    • ICMP
    • TCP
    • UDP
    • DHCPv4
    • DNS
    • FTP
  • Switches
    • LAN network
    • MAC address
    • Configuration
    • VLANs
    • CAM table
    • Trunks
  • Routers
    • Internet, intranet
    • Configuration
    • IP address
    • Routing table
    • Static vs dynamic
    • VLANs
    • Trunks
    • IP summarization
  • Troubleshooting and packet analysis
    • Wireshark
    • Tcpdump
    • Ping
    • Traceroute
    • Scapy

Mode of Instruction
2 hours interactive lecture per week.
2 hours lab time per week.

Prescribed Texts
1-CCNA 100-105, 200-105 Official Cert Guide, Wendell Odom, Cisco Press, ISBN-10: 1-58720-580-7 and ISBN-10: 1-58720-579-3
2-Network Basics Companion Guide, Cisco Academy (electronic version available in our library)

Reference Material

  • Will be assigned by the professor during the semester

Required Supplies
None

Student Progression and Promotion Policy
To obtain a credit in this subject, a student must:

  • Achieve an average of 50% over the midterm and final tests.
  • Achieve a grade of 50% or better on the overall course.
  • Achieve a grade of 50% or better on the skills test.
  • Submit all the labs and the project satisfactorily.

http://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/about/policies/student-progression-and-promotion-policy.html

Grading Policyhttp://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/about/policies/grading-policy.html

A+ 90%  to  100%
A 80%  to  89%
B+ 75%  to  79%
B 70%  to  74%
C+ 65%  to  69%
C 60%  to  64%
D+ 55%  to  59%
D 50%  to  54%
F 0%    to  49% (Not a Pass)
OR
EXC Excellent
SAT Satisfactory
UNSAT Unsatisfactory

For further information, see a copy of the Academic Policy, available online (http://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/about/policies/academics-and-student-services.html) or at Seneca's Registrar's Offices..


Modes of Evaluation
 

Labs 20%
Project 30%
Skills Test 10%
Tests(2) 40%


Approved by: Suzanne Abraham