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CIS 505 Communication Technologies

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CIS 505 Student Version 1122 (1146 11-30-2011) Final Page 1 of 27

(Prerequisite: CIS 175)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course presents the general trends and topics of the computer communication theory. It provides afoundation for analysis, design, implementation, and management of computer communication systems.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

Required Resources

Stallings, W. (2009). CIS 505: Business Data Communications: Custom edition(6th ed.). Upper SaddleRiver, NJ: Prentice Hall.

Supplemental Resources

Books by William Stallings. (2011.). Business Data Communications.General format. Retrieved fromhttp://williamstallings.com/BusinessDataComm/index.html

IEEE. (2011.). General format. Retrieved from http://www.ieee.org/index.html

National Institute of Standards and Technology. (2011.). General format. Retrieved fromhttp://www.nist.gov

Sourceforge. (2011.). General format. Retrieved from http://sourceforge.net/

The Internet Engineering Task Force. (n.d.). General format. Retrieved from http://www.ietf.org/

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Describe the needs of communication networks in a business environment.

2. Analyze the role of distributed processing in communication networks.

3. Describe the protocols and foundations of the Internet.

4. Compare and contrast among local area and wide area network technologies and architectures.5. Develop a communication networking infrastructure plan to address and solve a proposed

business problem.

6. Compare and contrast among data communication technologies that include transmission media,data link control protocols, and multiplexing.

7. Evaluate the ethical concerns that communication networks raise in a global context.

8. Describe the application of network security and network management in communicationtechnology environments.

9. Use technology and information resources to research issues in communication networks.

10. Write clearly and concisely about communication networks using proper writing mechanics andtechnical style conventions.


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WEEKLY COURSE SCHEDULE

The standard requirement for a 4.5 credit hour course is for students to spend 13.5 hours in weekly work.This includes preparation, activities, and evaluation regardless of delivery mode.

Week Preparation, Activities, and Evaluation Points

1 Preparation

Reading(s)

o Chapter 1: Introduction

o Chapter 2: Business Information

Activities

Discussions

Evaluation

None

10

2 Preparation

Reading(s)

o Chapter 3: Distributed Data Processing

o Chapter 4: The Internet

Activities

Discussions

Evaluation

Assignment 1: Standards Research

10

60

3 Preparation

Reading(s)

o Chapter 5: TCP IP and OSI

o

Chapter 6: Client / Server and Intranet ComputingActivities

Discussions

Evaluation

Assignment 2: Requirements for the Corporate Computing Function

10

60

4 Preparation

Reading(s)

o Chapter 7: Internet-Based Applications

o Chapter 8: Internet Operation

Activities

Discussions

Evaluation

Case Study 1: Florida Department of Management Services, Part I

10

100

5 Preparation

Reading(s)

o Chapter 9: LAN Architecture and Protocols

Activities


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Discussions

Evaluation

Assignment 3: Elastic and Inelastic Traffic

10

60

6 Preparation

Reading(s)o Chapter 10: Ethernet

o Chapter 11: Wireless LANs

Activities

Discussions

Evaluation

Case Study 2: ING Life

10

100

7 Preparation

Reading(s)

o Chapter 12: Circuit Switching and Packet Switching

o

Chapter 13: Frame Relay and ATM e-Activity

o Research the Internet for an article, publication, or otherelectronic document written in the last 12 months thatdiscusses the advantages of private networks and theleading VPN services available to organizations. Be preparedto discuss.

Activities

Discussions

Evaluation

Case Study 3: Carlson Companies

10

100

8 Preparation Reading(s)

o Chapter 14: Wireless WANs

o Chapter 15: Data Transmission

Activities

Discussions

Evaluation

Assignment 4: Services in Your Area

10

60

9 Preparation

Reading(s)

o Chapter 16: Data Communication Fundamentals

o Chapter 17: Data Link Control and Multiplexing

e-Activity

o Research the Internet for an article, publication, or onlinedocument written in the last 12 months that describes howDSL and cable modems use multiplexing. Be prepared todiscuss.

Activities


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Discussions

Evaluation

Assignment 5: Wireless Technology

10

60

10 Preparation

Reading(s)o Chapter 18: Computer and Network Security Threats

o Chapter 19: Computer and Network Security Techniques

e-Activity

o Go to the NIST Website, located athttp://www.nist.gov/index.html,to research technologies thatare currently being used in support of security. Be preparedto discuss.

Activities

Discussions

Evaluation

Term Paper: Networking

10

200

11 Preparation

Reading(s): None

Activities

Discussions

Evaluation

Final Exam: Chapters 1 through 19 100


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GRADING SCALE GRADUATE

Assignment Total Points% of

Grade

Assignment 1: Standards Research 60 6%

Assignment 2: Requirements for the Corporate Computing Function 60 6%

Assignment 3: Elastic and Inelastic Traffic 60 6%

Assignment 4: Services in Your Area 60 6%

Assignment 5: Wireless Technology 60 6%

Case Study 1: Florida Department of Management Services, Part I 100 10%

Case Study 2: ING Life 100 10%

Case Study 3: Carlson Companies 100 10%

Term Paper: Networking 200 20%Final Exam: Chapters 1 through 19 100 10%

Tests are open book with a 2-hour time limit and may contain multiple choice, true / false, and essayquestions.

Participation (20 discussions worth 5 points apiece)

Note:Week 11 discussions are not graded.

100 10%

Totals 1,000 100%

Points Percentage Grade

900 1,000 90% 100% A

800 899 80% 89% B

700 799 70% 79% C

Below 700 Below 70% F

Writing Assignments

The objective of the School of Information Systems writing assignments is to promote attitudes and skillsthat will improve a students ability to communicate in writing, develop research skills and documentationtechniques, and encourage critical analysis of data and conclusions specific to the course learningoutcomes in the information systems and technology domain.


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CIS 505 Assignments and Rubrics




Assignment 1: Standards Research

Due Week 2 and worth 60 points

The following Website may be used for reference to complete this assignment. The Website representsan electronic document titled Standards Organizations written by William Stallings (2009), located at

http://www.box.net/shared/9dtnzvwys8/1/15730219/164146343/1.

Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you:

1. Select one (1) of the working groups in the IETF or IEEE and briefly summarize what this group isworking on.

2. Justify the need of the IEEE 802 standard used in networking.

3. Evaluate the three (3) standard organizations including IEEE, ISO, and ANSI to determine themost important for communication technology.

4. Take a position on the need for a federal regulating body of standards such as NIST. Includesupporting evidence to justify your opinion.

5. Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note:Wikipedia and similar Websites

do not qualify as quality resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on allsides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with yourprofessor for any additional instructions.

Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the students name, the professorsname, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included inthe required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

Describe the needs of communication networks in a business environment.

Use technology and information resources to research issues in communication networks.

Write clearly and concisely about communication networks using proper writing mechanics andtechnical style conventions.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic/organization of the paper, andlanguage and writing skills, using the following rubric.

Points: 60 Assignment 1: Standards Research

CriteriaUnacceptableBelow 70% F

Fair70-79% C

Proficient80-89% B

Exemplary90-100% A

1. Select one (1) of the

working groups in theIETF or IEEE and brieflysummarize what thisgroup is working on.Weight: 5%

Did not submit or

incompletelyselected one (1) ofthe working groupsin the IETF or IEEEand did not submitor incompletelysummarized whatthis group isworking on.

Partially selected

one (1) of theworking groups inthe IETF or IEEEand partiallysummarized whatthis group is workingon.

Satisfactorily

selected one (1) ofthe working groupsin the IETF or IEEEand satisfactorilysummarized whatthis group is workingon.

Thoroughly selected

one (1) of theworking groups inthe IETF or IEEEand thoroughlysummarized whatthis group is workingon.

2. Justify the need of theIEEE 802 standard used

Did not submit orincompletely

Partiallyjustified theneed of the IEEE

Satisfactorilyjustified the need of

Thoroughlyjustifiedthe need of the IEEE


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in networking.Weight: 25%

justified the need ofthe IEEE 802standard used innetworking.

802 standard usedin networking.

the IEEE 802standard used innetworking.

802 standard used innetworking.

3. Evaluate the three (3)standard organizations

including IEEE, ISO, andANSI to determine themost important forcommunicationtechnology.Weight: 30%


evaluated the three(3) standardorganizationsincluding IEEE,ISO, and ANSI todetermine the most

important forcommunicationtechnology.

Partially evaluatedthe three (3)

standardorganizationsincluding IEEE, ISO,and ANSI todetermine the mostimportant for

communicationtechnology.

Satisfactorilyevaluated the three

(3) standardorganizationsincluding IEEE, ISO,and ANSI todetermine the mostimportant for


Thoroughlyevaluated the three

(3) standardorganizationsincluding IEEE, ISO,and ANSI todetermine the mostimportant for


4. Take a position on theneed for a federalregulating body ofstandards such as NIST.

Include supportingevidence to justify your

opinion.Weight: 25%

Did not submit orincompletely took aposition on the needfor a federal

regulating body ofstandards such as

NIST. Did notsubmit orincompletelyincluded supportingevidence to justifyyour opinion.

Partially took aposition on the needfor a federalregulating body of

standards such asNIST. Partially

included supportingevidence to justifyyour opinion.

Satisfactorily took aposition on the needfor a federalregulating body of

standards such asNIST. Satisfactorily


Thoroughly took aposition on the needfor a federalregulating body of

standards such asNIST. Thoroughly


5. 3 referencesWeight 5%

No referencesprovided

Does not meet therequired number ofreferences; some orall references poorquality choices.

Meets number ofrequired references;all references highquality choices.

Exceeds number ofrequired references;all references highquality choices.

6. Clarity, writingmechanics, and

formatting requirementsWeight: 10%

More than 6 errorspresent

5-6 errors present 3-4 errors present 0-2 errors present


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Assignment 2: Requirements for the Corporate Computing Function


Your new corporate CIO has devised a nine-point mission statement for the company. As one of theoperations managers in the department, you have received a memo on the new policy and an associated

task. The CIO wants to address the new strategy in a three-phase rollout plan and wants your feedbackon LAN and MAN technology. Refer to Table 3.1 in Chapter 3 of the textbook for the nine points of themission statement.


1. From Table 3.1, speculate why the fifth point, Meet information requirements of management, isin the CIOs list of nine (9) points.

2. Imagine only three (3) points are to be rolled out in the first phase. Evaluate each point todetermine the most important three (3) for the initial rollout phase.

3. Recommend one (1) additional point the CIO should include in order to ensure the topic ofsecurityis addressed in the mission statement. Explain your rationale for the inclusion.

4. Use at least four (4) quality resources in this assignment. Note:Wikipedia and similar Websitesdo not qualify as quality resources.


Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on allsides; references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for anyadditional instructions.

Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the students name, the professorsname, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included inthe required page length.


Describe the needs of communication networks in a business environment.




Points: 60 Assignment 2: Requirements for the Corporate Computing Function


Fair70-79% C

Proficient80-89% B

Exemplary90-100% A

1. Speculatewhy the

fifth point, Meetinformation requirementsof management, is in the

CIOs list of nine (9)points.Weight: 30%

Did not submit or

incompletelyspeculated why thefifth point, Meetinformationrequirements ofmanagement, is inthe CIOs list of nine(9) points.

Partially speculated

why the fifth point,Meet informationrequirements ofmanagement, is inthe CIOs list of nine(9) points.

Satisfactorily

speculated why thefifth point, Meetinformationrequirements ofmanagement, is inthe CIOs list of nine(9) points.

Thoroughly

speculated why thefifth point, Meetinformationrequirements ofmanagement, is inthe CIOs list of nine(9) points.

2. Evaluate each point todetermine the most


Partially evaluatedeach point to

Satisfactorilyevaluated each point

Thoroughlyevaluated each point


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important three (3) for theinitial rollout phase.Weight: 30%

evaluated eachpoint to determinethe most importantthree (3) for the

initial rollout phase.

determine the mostimportant three (3)for the initial rolloutphase.

to determine themost important three(3) for the initialrollout phase.

to determine themost important three(3) for the initialrollout phase.

3. Recommend one (1)

additional point the CIOshould include in order toensure the topic ofsecurity is addressed inthe mission statement.Explain your rationale for

the inclusion.Weight: 25%

Did not submit or

incompletely

recommended one(1) additional pointthe CIO shouldinclude in order toensure the topic of

security isaddressed in themission statement.Did not submit orincompletelyexplained yourrationale for theinclusion.

Partially

recommended one(1) additional pointthe CIO shouldinclude in order toensure the topic ofsecurity is

addressed in themission statement.Partially explainedyour rationale forthe inclusion.

Satisfactorily

recommended one(1) additional pointthe CIO shouldinclude in order toensure the topic ofsecurity is

addressed in themission statement.Satisfactorilyexplained yourrationale for theinclusion.

Thoroughly

recommended one(1) additional pointthe CIO shouldinclude in order toensure the topic ofsecurity is addressed

in the missionstatement.Thoroughlyexplained yourrationale for theinclusion.

4. 4 references

Weight: 5%

No references

provided

Does not meet the

required number ofreferences; some orall references poorquality choices.

Meets number of

required references;all references highquality choices.

Exceeds number of

required references;all references highquality choices.






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Case Study 1: Florida Department of Management Services, Part I


Read the case study titled Florida Department of Management Services Part I found at the end ofChapter 5. Refer to the DMS Website, located at http://www.dms.myflorida.com,for further reference.


1. Analyze the security mechanisms needed to protect the DMS systems from both state employeesand users accessing over the Internet.

2. Critique the transition process performed by the DMS in the case study. Then, recommend two(2) alternatives to the IP infrastructure or applications not already mentioned in the case study.

3. Critique the merits of the major services found on the DMS Website.

4. Recommend an additional service to add to the DMS Website.

5. Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note:Wikipedia and similar Websitesdo not qualify as quality resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements: Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all

sides; references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for anyadditional instructions.



Compare and contrast among local area and wide area network technologies and architectures.


Write clearly and concisely about communication networks using proper writing mechanics and

technical style conventions.


Points: 100 Case Study 1: Florida Department of Management Services, Part I


Fair70-79% C

Proficient80-89% B

Exemplary90-100% A

1. Analyze the securitymechanisms needed toprotect the DMS systemsfrom both state

employees and usersaccessing over theInternet.Weight: 20%

Did not submit orincompletelyanalyzed thesecurity

mechanismsneeded to protectthe DMS systemsfrom both state

employees andusers accessingover the Internet.

Partially analyzedthe securitymechanismsneeded to protect

the DMS systemsfrom both stateemployees andusers accessing

over the Internet.

Satisfactorilyanalyzed thesecurity mechanismsneeded to protect

the DMS systemsfrom both stateemployees andusers accessing

over the Internet.

Thoroughly analyzedthe securitymechanisms neededto protect the DMS

systems from bothstate employees andusers accessing overthe Internet.

2. Critique the transitionprocess performed by theDMS in the case study

Did not submit orincompletelycritiqued the

Partiallycritiquedthe transitionprocess performed

Satisfactorilycritiqued thetransition process

Thoroughlycritiquedthe transitionprocess performed


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and recommend two (2)alternatives to the IPinfrastructure orapplications not already

mentioned in the casestudy.Weight: 30%

transition processperformed by theDMS in the casestudy and did not

submit orincompletelyrecommended two(2) alternatives tothe IP infrastructureor applications notalready mentionedin the case study.

by the DMS in thecase study andpartiallyrecommended two

(2) alternatives tothe IP infrastructureor applications notalready mentionedin the case study.

performed by theDMS in the casestudy andsatisfactorily

recommended two(2) alternatives tothe IP infrastructureor applications notalready mentioned inthe case study.

by the DMS in thecase study andthoroughlyrecommended two

(2) alternatives to theIP infrastructure orapplications notalready mentioned inthe case study.

3. Critique the merits ofthe major services foundon the DMS Website.Weight: 20%

Did not submit orincompletelycritiqued the meritsof the majorservices found onthe DMS Website.

Partiallycritiquedthe merits of themajor servicesfound on the DMSWebsite.

Satisfactorilycritiqued the meritsof the major servicesfound on the DMSWebsite.

Thoroughlycritiquedthe merits of themajor services foundon the DMS Website.

4. Recommend an

additional service to addto the DMS Website.

Weight: 15%

Did not submit or

incompletelyrecommended an

additional service toadd to the DMSWebsite.

Partially

recommended anadditional service to

add to the DMSWebsite.

Satisfactorily



Thoroughly



5. 3 referencesWeight: 5%


Does not meet therequired number ofreferences; some or

all references poorquality choices.

Meets number ofrequired references;all references high

quality choices.

Exceeds number ofrequired references;all references high

quality choices.

6. Clarity, writingmechanics, andformatting requirementsWeight: 10%




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Assignment 3: Elastic and Inelastic Traffic



1. Outline a plan for the development of an addressing and naming model in an environment of thefollowing scenario:

a. Ten (10) departments in a 1,000-employee organization

b. Equal separation by geography

c. Use a common data center of twenty (20) backend enterprise servers

2. Analyze the functional problems of throughput, delay, and packet loss as it pertains to your plan.

3. Analyze and explain how you would use DNS in your plan.

4. Compose a two-paragraph executive summary highlighting the main points of your plan.






Describe the protocols and foundations of the Internet.

Develop a communication networking infrastructure plan to address and solve a proposedbusiness problem.




Points: 60 Assignment 3: Elastic and Inelastic Traffic


Fair70-79% C

Proficient80-89% B

Exemplary90-100% A

1a. Outline a plan for thedevelopment of anaddressing and namingmodel in an environmentof ten departments in a1,000-employeeorganization.Weight: 10%

Did not submit orincompletelyoutlined a plan forthe development ofan addressing andnaming model in anenvironment of tendepartments in a1,000-employeeorganization.

Partially outlined aplan for thedevelopment of anaddressing andnaming model in anenvironment of tendepartments in a1,000-employeeorganization.

Satisfactorilyoutlined a plan forthe development ofan addressing andnaming model in anenvironment of tendepartments in a1,000-employeeorganization.

Thoroughly outlineda plan for thedevelopment of anaddressing andnaming model in anenvironment of tendepartments in a1,000-employeeorganization.

1b. Outline a plan for thedevelopment of anaddressing and naming

Did not submit orincompletelyoutlined a plan for

Partially outlined aplan for thedevelopment of an

Satisfactorilyoutlined a plan forthe development of

Thoroughly outlineda plan for thedevelopment of an


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model in an environmentof ten departments in a1,000-employeeorganization.

Weight: 10%

the development ofan addressing andnaming model in anenvironment of ten

departments in a1,000-employeeorganization.

addressing andnaming model in anenvironment of tendepartments in a

1,000-employeeorganization.

an addressing andnaming model in anenvironment of tendepartments in a


addressing andnaming model in anenvironment of tendepartments in a


1c. Outline a plan for thedevelopment of anaddressing and namingmodel in an environmentof ten departments in a

1,000-employeeorganization.Weight:10%

Did not submit orincompletelyoutlined a plan forthe development ofan addressing and

naming model in anenvironment of tendepartments in a1,000-employeeorganization.

Partially outlined aplan for thedevelopment of anaddressing andnaming model in an

environment of tendepartments in a1,000-employeeorganization.

Satisfactorilyoutlined a plan forthe development ofan addressing andnaming model in an


Thoroughly outlineda plan for thedevelopment of anaddressing andnaming model in an


2. Analyze the functionalproblems of throughput,

delay, and packet loss asit pertains to your plan.

Weight: 15%


analyzed thefunctional problems

of throughput,delay, and packetloss as it pertains toyour plan.

Partially analyzedthe functional

problems ofthroughput, delay,

and packet loss as itpertains to yourplan.

Satisfactorilyanalyzed the

functional problemsof throughput, delay,

and packet loss as itpertains to yourplan.

Thoroughly analyzedthe functional

problems ofthroughput, delay,

and packet loss as itpertains to your plan.

3. Analyze and explainhow you would use DNS

in your plan.Weight: 15%


analyzed andexplained how youwould use DNS inyour plan.

Partially analyzedand explained how

you would use DNSin your plan.

Satisfactorilyanalyzed and

explained how youwould use DNS inyour plan.

Thoroughly analyzedand explained how

you would use DNSin your plan.

4. Compose a two-paragraph executivesummary highlighting the

main points of your plan.Weight: 25%

Did not submit orincompletelycomposed a two-

paragraphexecutive summary

highlighting themain points of yourplan.

Partially composeda two-paragraphexecutive summary

highlighting themain points of your

plan.

Satisfactorilycomposed a two-paragraph executive

summaryhighlighting the main

points of your plan.

Thoroughlycomposed a two-paragraph executive

summary highlightingthe main points of

your plan.



Does not meet therequired number ofreferences; some or


Meets number ofrequired references;all references high

quality choices.

Exceeds number ofrequired references;all references high

quality choices.





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Case Study 2: ING Life


Read the case study titled ING Life found at the end of Chapter 7.


1. Assess the probable difficulties and risks associated with using a public infrastructure such as theInternet as part of a business solution.

2. Analyze INGs solution for providing security to determine if the solution is adequate orinadequate. Provide a rationale for your answer.

3. Critique the extranet solution and recommend one (1) change to the solution to provide betterconnectivity to brokers.

4. Use at least two (2) quality resources in this assignment. Note:Wikipedia and similar Websitesdo not qualify as quality resources.






Compare and contrast among data communication technologies that include transmission media,data link control protocols, and multiplexing.




Points: 100 Case Study 2: ING Life


Fair70-79% C

Proficient80-89% B

Exemplary90-100% A

1. Assess the probabledifficulties and risksassociated with using a

public infrastructure suchas the Internet as part ofa business solution.Weight: 25%

Did not submit orincompletelyassessed the

probable difficultiesand risksassociated withusing a publicinfrastructure suchas the Internet aspart of a businesssolution.

Partiallyassessedthe probabledifficulties and risks

associated withusing a publicinfrastructure suchas the Internet aspart of a businesssolution.

Satisfactorilyassessed theprobable difficulties

and risks associatedwith using a publicinfrastructure suchas the Internet aspart of a businesssolution.

Thoroughlyassessed theprobable difficulties

and risks associatedwith using a publicinfrastructure suchas the Internet aspart of a businesssolution.

2. Analyze INGs solutionfor providing security to


PartiallyanalyzedINGs solution for

Satisfactorilyanalyzed INGs

ThoroughlyanalyzedINGs solution for


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determine if the solutionis adequate orinadequate. Provide arationale for your answer.

Weight: 30%

analyzed INGssolution forproviding security todetermine if the

solution is adequateor inadequate anddid not submit orincompletelyprovided a rationalefor your answer.

providing security todetermine if thesolution is adequateor inadequate and

partially provided arationale for youranswer.

solution for providingsecurity to determineif the solution isadequate or

inadequate andsatisfactorilyprovided a rationalefor your answer.

providing security todetermine if thesolution is adequateor inadequate and

thoroughly provideda rationale for youranswer.

3. Critique the extranetsolution and recommend

one (1) change to thesolution to provide betterconnectivity to brokers.Weight: 30%


critiqued theextranet solutionand did not submitor incompletelyrecommended one(1) change to thesolution to providebetter connectivity

to brokers.

Partiallycritiquedthe extranet solution

and partiallyrecommended one(1) change to thesolution to providebetter connectivityto brokers.

Satisfactorilycritiqued the

extranet solution andsatisfactorilyrecommended one(1) change to thesolution to providebetter connectivity tobrokers.

Thoroughlycritiquedthe extranet solution

and thoroughlyrecommended one(1) change to thesolution to providebetter connectivity tobrokers.






5. Clarity, writing

mechanics, andformatting requirementsWeight: 10%

More than 6 errors

present



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Case Study 3: Carlson Companies


Read the case study titled Carlson Companies found at the end of Chapter 10.


1. Assess how the Carlson SAN approach would be implemented in todays environment.

2. Compare the pros and cons of consolidating data on a SAN central data facility versus thedispersed arrangement it replaces.

3. Evaluate the issues raised from the Carlson SAN mixing equipment from a number of vendorsand determine the management options for dealing with this type of situation.

4. Justify the reduction of administration and management of storage networking through CarlsonsIP SAN.

5. Assess how cloud computing could be used by Carlson instead of a SAN. Create a diagram usingVisio or its open source alternative software to illustrate the use of cloud computing. Note:Thegraphically depicted solution is not included in the required page length.










Points: 100 Case Study 3: Carlson Companies


Fair70-79% C

Proficient80-89% B

Exemplary90-100% A

1. Assess how theCarlson SAN approach

would be implemented intodays environment.Weight: 15%


assessed how theCarlson SANapproach would beimplemented intodaysenvironment.

Partially

assessedhow the Carlson

SAN approachwould beimplemented intodaysenvironment.

Satisfactorily

assessed how the

Carlson SANapproach would beimplemented intodays environment.

Thoroughly

assessed how the

Carlson SANapproach would beimplemented intodays environment.

2. Compare the pros andcons of consolidating

data on a SAN central


compared the pros

Partiallycomparedthe pros and cons of

consolidating data

Satisfactorilycompared the pros

and cons of

Thoroughlycompared the pros

and cons of


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data facility versus thedispersed arrangement itreplaces.Weight: 15%

and cons ofconsolidating dataon a SAN centraldata facility versus

the dispersedarrangement itreplaces.

on a SAN centraldata facility versusthe dispersedarrangement it

replaces.

consolidating dataon a SAN centraldata facility versusthe dispersed

arrangement itreplaces.

consolidating data ona SAN central datafacility versus thedispersed

arrangement itreplaces.

3. Evaluate the issuesraised from the CarlsonSAN mixing equipmentfrom a number ofvendors and determine

the management optionsfor dealing with this typeof situation.Weight: 15%

Did not submit orincompletelyevaluated theissues raised fromthe Carlson SAN

mixing equipmentfrom a number ofvendors and did notsubmit orincompletelydetermined themanagementoptions for dealing

with this type of

situation.

Partially

evaluatedthe issues raisedfrom the CarlsonSAN mixingequipment from a

number of vendorsand partiallydetermined themanagementoptions for dealingwith this type ofsituation.

Satisfactorily

evaluated the issuesraised from theCarlson SAN mixingequipment from a

number of vendorsand satisfactorilydetermined themanagementoptions for dealingwith this type ofsituation.

Thoroughly

evaluated the issuesraised from theCarlson SAN mixingequipment from a

number of vendorsand thoroughlydetermined themanagement optionsfor dealing with thistype of situation.

4. Justify the reduction ofadministration andmanagement of storagenetworking throughCarlsons IP SAN.

Weight: 15%

Did not submit orincompletelyjustified thereduction ofadministration and

management ofstorage networkingthrough CarlsonsIP SAN.

Partially justified thereduction ofadministration andmanagement ofstorage networking

through Carlsons IPSAN.

Satisfactorilyjustified thereduction ofadministration andmanagement of

storage networkingthrough Carlsons IPSAN.

Thoroughlyjustifiedthe reduction ofadministration andmanagement ofstorage networking

through Carlsons IPSAN.

5. Assess how cloudcomputing could be usedby Carlson instead of aSAN. Create a diagramusing Visio or its open

source alternativesoftware to illustrate theuse of cloud computing.Weight: 25%

Did not submit orincompletelyassessed how cloudcomputing could beused by Carlson

instead of a SANand did not submitor incompletelycreated a diagramusing Visio or itsopen sourcealternative software

to illustrate the useof cloud computing.

Partially assessedhow cloudcomputing could beused by Carlsoninstead of a SAN

and partially createda diagram usingVisio or its opensource alternativesoftware to illustratethe use of cloudcomputing.

Satisfactorilyassessed how cloudcomputing could beused by Carlsoninstead of a SAN

and satisfactorilycreated a diagramusing Visio or itsopen sourcealternative softwareto illustrate the useof cloud computing.

Thoroughly

assessed how cloudcomputing could beused by Carlsoninstead of a SAN and

thoroughly created adiagram using Visioor its open sourcealternative softwareto illustrate the useof cloud computing.










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Assignment 4: Services in Your Area


Research DSL and cable modem services available closest to your community. You may use neighboringcommunities or regions if your community does not have access to DSL or cable modem services.

Researched material must be focused on the technical aspects of DSL and cable modem services.Marketed documents, white papers, or other advertisements may not be used for the completion of thisassignment.


1. Identify the DSL and cable modem services referenced in this assignment and the region(s) inwhich they operate.

2. Create a diagram of the DSL and Cable Modem connections to your ISP, cable organization, andtelecom to your home router using Visio or its open source alternative software. Note:Thegraphically depicted solution is not included in the required page length.

3. Compare and evaluate the speeds of DSL and cable modem that you researched.

4. Compare and evaluate the cost of DSL and cable modem that you researched.

5. Compare and evaluate the reliability of DSL and cable modem that you researched.

6. Recommend DSL or cable modem based on the previous comparison and evaluation of servicesavailable closest to your region. Explain your recommendation.




Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the students name, the professors

name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included inthe required page length.






Points: 60 Assignment 4: Services in Your Area


Fair70-79% C

Proficient80-89% B

Exemplary90-100% A

1. Identify the DSL and

cable modem servicesreferenced in thisassignment and theregion(s) in which theyoperate.

Did not submit or

incompletelyidentified the DSLand cable modemservices referencedin this assignment

Partially identified

the DSL and cablemodem servicesreferenced in thisassignment and theregion(s) in which

Satisfactorily

identified the DSLand cable modemservices referencedin this assignmentand the region(s) in

Thoroughly identified

the DSL and cablemodem servicesreferenced in thisassignment and theregion(s) in which


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Weight: 5% and the region(s) inwhich they operate.

they operate. which they operate. they operate.

2. Create a diagram of

the DSL and cablemodem connections toyour ISP, cable

organization, andtelecom to your homerouter using Visio or itsopen source alternativesoftware.Weight: 20%

Did not submit or

incompletelycreated a diagramof the DSL and

cable modemconnections to yourISP, cableorganization, andtelecom to yourhome router using

Visio or its opensource alternativesoftware.

Partially created a

diagram of the DSLand cable modemconnections to your

ISP, cableorganization, andtelecom to yourhome router usingVisio or its opensource alternative

software.

Satisfactorily created

a diagram of theDSL and cablemodem connections

to your ISP, cableorganization, andtelecom to yourhome router usingVisio or its opensource alternative

software.

Thoroughly created a

diagram of the DSLand cable modemconnections to your

ISP, cableorganization, andtelecom to yourhome router usingVisio or its opensource alternative

software.

3. Compare and evaluatethe speeds of DSL andcable modem that youresearched.

Weight: 15%

Did not submit orincompletelycompared andevaluated the

speeds of DSL andcable modem that

you researched.

Partiallycomparedand evaluated thespeeds of DSL andcable modem that

you researched.

Satisfactorilycompared andevaluated thespeeds of DSL and

cable modem thatyou researched.

Thoroughlycompared andevaluated thespeeds of DSL and

cable modem thatyou researched.

4. Compare and evaluatethe cost of DSL andcable modem that areavailable closest to yourregion.

Weight: 15%

Did not submit orincompletelycompared andevaluated the costof DSL and cable

modem that areavailable closest toyour region.

Partiallycomparedand evaluated thecost of DSL andcable modem thatare available closest

to your region.

Satisfactorilycompared andevaluated the cost ofDSL and cablemodem that are

available closest toyour region.

Thoroughlycompared andevaluated the cost ofDSL and cablemodem that are

available closest toyour region.

5. Compare and evaluatethe reliability of DSL andcable modem that areavailable closest to your

region.Weight: 15%

Did not submit orincompletelycompared andevaluated the

reliability of DSLand cable modem

that are availableclosest to yourregion.

Partially comparedand evaluated thereliability of DSL andcable modem that

are available closestto your region.

Satisfactorilycompared andevaluated thereliability of DSL and

cable modem thatare available closest

to your region.

Thoroughlycompared andevaluated thereliability of DSL and

cable modem thatare available closest

to your region.

6. Recommend DSL orcable modem based onthe previous comparison

and evaluation ofservices available closestto your region. Explainyour recommendation.Weight: 15%

Did not submit orincompletelyrecommended DSL

or cable modembased on thepreviouscomparison andevaluation ofservices availableclosest to yourregion. Did not

submit orincompletelyexplained yourrecommendation.

Partiallyrecommended DSLor cable modem

based on thepreviouscomparison andevaluation ofservices availableclosest to yourregion. Partiallyexplained your

recommendation.

Satisfactorilyrecommended DSLor cable modem

based on theprevious comparisonand evaluation ofservices availableclosest to yourregion. Satisfactorilyexplained yourrecommendation.

Thoroughlyrecommended DSLor cable modem

based on theprevious comparisonand evaluation ofservices availableclosest to yourregion. Thoroughlyexplained yourrecommendation.



Does not meet therequired number ofreferences; some orall references poor

quality choices.







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Assignment 5: Wireless Technology


There are a number of cellular phone companies each serving their own unique geographical areas.Likewise, they each may use a different technology to transfer communication. Research the pros and

cons 3GL and 4GL technologies and its role in todays applications.


1. Compare the pros and cons of 3GL and 4GL technology to determine the best uses of 3GL and4GL technology in todays applications.

2. Describe how an enterprise would use 3GL, 4GL, WWAN, and WIAMX to improve business.Explain why they would use one (1) solution over the remaining three (3).

3. Analyze the changes in 4GL technology since the printing of the textbook in 2009 and identifythose of importance for a user of 4GL technology.

4. Take a position on the following statement, Wireless application protocol is a necessity forwireless communication organizations and their users. Then, explain your position withsupporting evidence.










Points: 60 Assignment 5: Wireless Technology


Fair70-79% C

Proficient80-89% B

Exemplary90-100% A

1. Compare the pros andcons of 3GL and 4GLtechnology to determinethe best uses of 3GL and4GL technology intodays applications.Weight: 25%

Did not submit orincompletelycompared the prosand cons of 3GLand 4GL technologyto determine thebest uses of 3GL

and 4GL technologyin todaysapplications.

Partially

comparedthe pros and cons of3GL and 4GLtechnology todetermine the bestuses of 3GL and4GL technology in

todays applications.

Satisfactorily

compared the prosand cons of 3GL and4GL technology todetermine the bestuses of 3GL and4GL technology in


Thoroughly

compared the prosand cons of 3GL and4GL technology todetermine the bestuses of 3GL and4GL technology in



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2. Describe how anenterprise would use3GL, 4GL, WWAN, andWIAMX to improve

business. Explain whythey would use one (1)solution over theremaining three (3).Weight: 20%

Did not submit orincompletelydescribed how anenterprise would

use 3GL, 4GL,WWAN, andWIAMX to improvebusiness, and didnot submit orincompletelyexplained why theywould use one (1)solution over theremaining three (3).

Partiallydescribedhow an enterprisewould use 3GL,4GL, WWAN, and

WIAMX to improvebusiness, andpartially explainedwhy they would useone (1) solution overthe remaining three(3).

Satisfactorilydescribed how anenterprise would use3GL, 4GL, WWAN,

and WIAMX toimprove business,and satisfactorilyexplained why theywould use one (1)solution over theremaining three (3).

Thoroughlydescribed how anenterprise would use3GL, 4GL, WWAN,

and WIAMX toimprove business,and thoroughlyexplained why theywould use one (1)solution over theremaining three (3).

3. Analyze the changesin 4GL technology sincethe printing of thetextbook in 2009 andidentify those ofimportance for a user of

4GL technology.

Weight: 20%

Did not submit orincompletelyanalyzed thechanges in 4GLtechnology sincethe printing of the

textbook in 2009

and did not submitor incompletelyidentified those ofimportance for auser of 4GLtechnology.

Partiallyanalyzedthe changes in 4GLtechnology since theprinting of thetextbook in 2009and partially

identified those of

importance for auser of 4GLtechnology.

Satisfactorilyanalyzed thechanges in 4GLtechnology since theprinting of thetextbook in 2009 and

satisfactorily

identified those ofimportance for auser of 4GLtechnology.

Thoroughlyanalyzedthe changes in 4GLtechnology since theprinting of thetextbook in 2009 andthoroughly identified

those of importance

for a user of 4GLtechnology.

4. Take a position on thefollowing statement,Wireless applicationprotocol is a necessity forwireless communicationorganizations and theirusers. Then, explainyour position withsupporting evidence.

Weight: 20%

Did not submit orincompletelytook aposition on thefollowing statement,Wirelessapplication protocolis a necessity forwirelesscommunication

organizations andtheir users. Then,did not submit orincompletelyexplained yourposition withsupportingevidence.

Partiallytook aposition on thefollowing statement,Wirelessapplication protocolis a necessity forwirelesscommunicationorganizations and

their users. Then,partially explainedyour position withsupportingevidence.

Satisfactorilytook aposition on thefollowing statement,Wireless applicationprotocol is anecessity forwirelesscommunicationorganizations and

their users. Then,satisfactorilyexplained yourposition withsupporting evidence.

Thoroughlytook aposition on thefollowing statement,Wireless applicationprotocol is anecessity forwirelesscommunicationorganizations and

their users. Then,thoroughly explainedyour position withsupporting evidence.











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Term Paper: Networking


Select one (1) of the following topics in which you will base your responses in the form of a term paper:

Network Neutrality

Web2.0

Wireless Technology

Broadband Convergence

U.S. Telecommunication Policy

Internet Security

IPv6

WWAN

WLAN

DNSSEC

WAN

Write a ten to fifteen (10-15) page paper in which you:

1. Compose an executive summary highlighting the papers contents and reasoning for your chosentopic.

2. Conduct a SWOT analysis by analyzing the strengths, weaknesses, application opportunities,

and threats from competitors of the chosen topic.3. Evaluate the current ethical and legal concerns surrounding your topic.

4. Select one (1) ethical or legal concern surrounding your topic, take a position on the issue, andprovide rationale.

5. Analyze the improvements over the last two (2) years to your communication technology topic,and suggest an improvement based on its current usage.

6. Predict the future role of the communication technology youve selected for both personal andcommercial use.

7. Create a diagram that illustrates the communication structure of your chosen technology in Visioor its open source alternative software. Note:The graphically depicted solution is not included inthe required page length.

8. Use at least eight (8) quality resources in this assignment. Note:Wikipedia and similar Websites

do not qualify as quality resources.





Evaluate the ethical concerns that communication networks raise in a global context. Use technology and information resources to research issues in communication networks.




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Points: 200 Term Paper: Networking


Fair70-79% C

Proficient80-89% B

Exemplary90-100% A

1. Compose an executivesummary highlighting the

papers contents andreasoning for yourchosen topic.Weight: 5%


composed anexecutive summaryhighlighting thepapers contentsand reasoning foryour chosen topic.

Partiallycomposedan executive

summaryhighlighting thepapers contentsand reasoning foryour chosen topic.

Satisfactorilycomposed an

executive summaryhighlighting thepapers contents andreasoning for yourchosen topic.

Thoroughlycomposed an

executive summaryhighlighting thepapers contents andreasoning for yourchosen topic.

2. Conduct a SWOT

analysis by analyzing thestrengths, weaknesses,application opportunities,and threats fromcompetitors of thechosen topic.Weight: 15%

Did not submit or

incompletelyconducted a SWOTanalysis byanalyzing thestrengths,weaknesses,applicationopportunities, and

threats fromcompetitors of thechosen topic.

Partially conducted

a SWOT analysis byanalyzing thestrengths,weaknesses,applicationopportunities, andthreats fromcompetitors of the

chosen topic.

Satisfactorily

conducted a SWOTanalysis byanalyzing thestrengths,weaknesses,applicationopportunities, andthreats from

competitors of thechosen topic.

Thoroughly

conducted a SWOTanalysis by analyzingthe strengths,weaknesses,applicationopportunities, andthreats fromcompetitors of the

chosen topic.

3. Evaluate the currentethical and legalconcerns surroundingyour topic.Weight: 10%

Did not submit orincompletelyevaluated thecurrent ethical andlegal concerns

surrounding yourtopic.

Partiallyevaluatedthe current ethicaland legal concernssurrounding yourtopic.

Satisfactorilyevaluated thecurrent ethical andlegal concernssurrounding your

topic.

Thoroughlyevaluated the currentethical and legalconcernssurrounding your

topic.

4. Select one (1) ethicalor legal concernsurrounding your topic,take a position on theissue, and providerationale.

Weight: 15%

Did not submit orincompletelyselected one (1)ethical or legalconcernsurrounding your

topic; did notsubmit, orincompletely took aposition on theissue and did notsubmit orincompletelyprovided rationale.

Partiallyselectedone (1) ethical orlegal concernsurrounding yourtopic, partially took aposition on the

issue, and partiallyprovided rationale.

Satisfactorilyselected one (1)ethical or legalconcern surroundingyour topic,satisfactorily took a

position on theissue, andsatisfactorilyprovided rationale.

Thoroughlyselectedone (1) ethical orlegal concernsurrounding yourtopic,thoroughlytook a position on

the issue, andthoroughly providedrationale.

5. Analyze theimprovements over thelast two (2) years to yourcommunicationtechnology topic, and

suggest an improvementbased on its currentusage.

Weight: 15%

Did not submit orincompletelyanalyzed theimprovements overthe last two (2)

years to yourcommunicationtechnology topic, if

any, and did notsubmit orincompletelysuggested animprovement basedon its currentusage.

Partially

analyzedthe improvementsover the last two (2)years to yourcommunication

technology topic, ifany, and partiallysuggested an

improvement basedon its current usage.

Satisfactorily

analyzed theimprovements overthe last two (2) yearsto your

communicationtechnology topic, ifany, and

satisfactorilysuggested animprovement basedon its current usage.

Thoroughly

analyzedthe improvementsover the last two (2)years to yourcommunication

technology topic, ifany, and thoroughlysuggested an

improvement basedon its current usage.

6. Predict the future role Did not submit or Partiallypredicted Satisfactorily Thoroughlypredicted


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of the communicationtechnology youveselected for bothpersonal and commercial

use.Weight: 10%

incompletelypredicted the futurerole of thecommunication

technology youveselected for bothpersonal andcommercial use.

the future role of thecommunicationtechnology youveselected for both

personal andcommercial use.

predicted the futurerole of thecommunicationtechnology youve

selected for bothpersonal andcommercial use.

the future role of thecommunicationtechnology youveselected for both

personal andcommercial use.

7. Create a diagram thatillustrates thecommunication structureof your chosen

technology in Visio or itsopen source alternativesoftware.Weight: 15%

Did not submit orincompletelycreated a diagramthat illustrates the

communicationstructure of yourchosen technologyin Visio or its opensource alternativesoftware.

Partiallycreated adiagram thatillustrates thecommunication

structure of yourchosen technologyin Visio or its opensource alternativesoftware.

Satisfactorilycreateda diagram thatillustrates thecommunication

structure of yourchosen technologyin Visio or its opensource alternativesoftware.

Thoroughlycreated adiagram thatillustrates thecommunication

structure of yourchosen technology inVisio or its opensource alternativesoftware.

8. 8 references

Weight: 5%

No references

provided

Does not meet the

required number ofreferences; some or


Meets number of

required references;all references high

quality choices.

Exceeds number of

required references;all references high

quality choices.





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CIS 505 Student Notes




Weekly Course Schedule

The purpose of the course schedule is to give you, at a glance, the required preparation, activities, andevaluation components of your course. For more information about your course, whether on-ground oronline, access your online course shell.

The expectations for a 4.5 credit hour course are for students to spend 13.5 hours in weekly work. Thistime estimate includes preparation, activities, and evaluation regardless of the delivery mode.

Instructional Materials

In order to be fully prepared, obtain a copy of the required textbooks and other instructional materialsprior to the first day of class. When available, Strayer University provides a link to the first three (3)chapters of your textbook(s) in eBook format. Check your online course shell for availability.

Review the online course shell or check with your professor to determine whether Internet-basedassignments and activities are used in this course.

Instructional materials are obtained through the universitys virtual bookstore and can be accessedthrough iCampus: http:bookstore.mbsdirect.net/strayer.htm. Courses with Internet-based assignmentsand activities on publisher sites may require the purchase of onetime access codes. When purchasingused textbooks, a separate access code purchase will be necessary.

Discussions

Students taking this course online are required to post their discussions to a weekly thread in the onlinecourse shell. Respond to at least two (2) other students posts to earn full credit for each discussion. As itis always possible that you could lose your work due to unforeseen circumstances, you should routinelysave your work in a separate file before posting in the course discussion area.

Professors hold discussions during class time for on-ground students. Check with your professor if anyadditional discussion participation is required in the online course shell outside of class hours.

Tests

Tests (quizzes, midterm and final exams, essay exams, lab tests, etc.) are available for student accessand completion through the online course shell. Check the online course shell to determine how you areexpected to take the tests.

Online students are to complete the test by Sunday midnight the week the test is due.

On-ground students are to complete the tests after the material is covered and before the nextclass session.

Assignments

A standardized performance grading rubric is a tool your professor will use to evaluate your writtenassignments. Review the rubric before submitting assignments that have grading rubrics associated withthem to ensure you have met the performance criteria stated on the rubric.

Grades are based on individual effort. There is no group grading; however, working in groups in theonline or on-ground classroom is acceptable.

Assignments for online students are always submitted through the online course shell. On-groundprofessors will inform students on how to submit assignments, whether in paper format or through theonline course shell.


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Resources

The Resource Center navigation button in the online course shell contains helpful links. Strayer UniversityLibrary Resources are available here as well as other important information. You should review this areato find resources and answers to common questions.

Technical support is available for the following:

For technical questions, please contact Strayer Online Technical Support by logging in to your

iCampus account at https://icampus.strayer.edu/loginand submitting a case under Student

Center, then Submit Help Ticket. If you are unable to log in to your iCampus account, please

contact Technical Support via phone at (877) 642-2999.

For concerns with your class, please access the Solution Center by logging in to your iCampus

account at https://icampus.strayer.edu/loginand submitting a case under Student Center, then

Submit Help Ticket. If you are unable to log in to your iCampus account, please contact the IT

Help Desk at (866) 610-8123 or at mailto:[email protected].

TurnItIn.com is an optional online tool to assess the originality of student written work. Check with yourprofessor for access and use instructions.

The Strayer Policieslink on the navigation bar in the online course shell contains academic policies. It isimportant that students be aware of these policies.

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