CSIS 3723 - Networking Concepts and Administration
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A01, CRN 43585,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Todd Jones
Email: tajones01@ysu.edu
Course Description
3723. Networking Concepts and Administration. Overview of electronic communications concepts and technologies, with emphasis on Local Area Networks. Network topologies, design, administration, installed applications, and performance monitoring. Privacy, ethical and legal concerns. Prereq.: C or better in both CSIS 2605 and CSIS 2605L, or in both CSIS 2610 and CSIS 2610L. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | CompTIA Network+ Guide to Networks 9th edition | Jill West | 9780357508138 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Tentative Course Schedule
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19 | Chapter 1 and 2 | Chapter 1: Introduction to Networks Chapter 2: Network Infrastructure and Documentation | Quiz 1 |
| 10/26 | Chapter 3 and 4 | Chapter 3: Addressing in Networks Chapter 4: Network Protocols and Routing | Assignment 1 Due |
| 11/2 | Chapter 5 and 5 | Chapter 5: Network Cabling Chapter 6: Wireless Review Chapter 1 – 6 / Midterm Exam 1 | Quiz 2 and 3 Assignment 2 Midterm Exam 1 |
| 11/9 | Chapter 7 and 8 | Chapter 7: Virtualization and Cloud Computing Chapter 8: Subnetting and VLANS / Introduce Final Project | Assignment 3 Due Quiz 4 Assignment 4 Due |
| 11/16 | Chapter 9 and 10 | Chapter 9: Risk Management Chapter 10: Security in Network Design | Quiz 5 |
| 11/23 | Chapter 11 and 12 | Chapter 11: Network Performance and Recovery Chapter 12: WANS Review Chapter 7 – 12 | Assignment 5 Quiz 6 Midterm Exam 2 |
| 11/30 | Finals (All) | Finals | Final Exam |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.