©CSU, Chico Electrical and Computer Engineering Department- ECE 255

CSU, Chico Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

EECE 455: Introduction to Network Engineering

Prerequisites: EECE 344 or CSCI 320

Elective

Catalog Description:Computer network architecture is reviewed. Network components such as hubs, routers, and bridges are discussed. Transmission media and protocols are discussed. Concepts of data communications are reviewed. Formerly ECE 255.

Course Objectives:

The objectives of this course are for students to learn:

Physical components of networks: hubs, routers, switches
Concepts of OSI 7-layer model and comparison to DOD 4 layer model
Concepts and characteristics of physical media and protocols used in data link layer
MAC addresses and the operation of transparent bridges
Use of the spanning tree algorithm to eliminate loops at the layer-2 level
Network addresses and subnets
Network and transport layer protocols, routing, routing tables
Concepts of ATM
How to implement realistic network configurations emphasizing the uses of switches, with both LAN and WAN links

Course Outcomes:

Students shall be able to:

Install and configure switches and routers in realistic network configurations
Explain simple dumps of network traffic
Identify the causes of network congestion and its impact on performance
Select and configure devices to meet performance requirements
Measure performance of switched networks using packet generators
Analyze and correct problems of network configuration

Class/Laboratory schedule:

One hundred and fifty minutes a week lecture

Contribution of Course to Meet the Professional Component:

Engineering Science: 2 units
Engineering Design: 1 unit

Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes and Objective:

This course makes significant contributions the following program outcomes:

An ability to design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze and interpret data
An ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems

This course supports the achievement of the following elements of the program objective:

Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to identify, formulate, and solve computer engineering problems
Achieve success in graduate programs in computer engineering, electrical engineering or computer science.
Continue to develop their knowledge and skills after graduation in order to succeed personally and contribute to employer success.

This course also supports the MSECE graduate program outcome 6: Use industry standard tools to analyze, design, develop and test computer-based systems containing both hardware and software components. The Embedded Assessment Components for this course are:

Metric: The measure of student proficiency (e.g., a quantitative or qualitative measure of achievement on an assignment or test question which emphasizes the target outcome)

Rubric: Evaluative conclusions versus corresponding descriptions of achievement level (e.g., highest score represents mastery)

Standard: Evaluative result that represents minimally acceptable achievement of proficiency

*MSECE Outcome 6:* Use industry standard tools to analyze, design, develop and test computer-based systems containing both hardware and software components.

Course	Description	Metric	Rubric	Standard
EECE 455	This course reviews network architecture. Network components such as hubs, routers, and bridges are discussed. Transmission media and protocols are discussed. Concepts of data communications are reviewed.	Assessment will be based on a lab test where the student will be required to use laboratory routers and switches to implement, configure, and test an IP network . Individual assignments may be used to verify the use of NAT and WAN configuration.	A student will demonstrate successful completion of this outcome by achieving a score of 8 of 12 (based on the assessment rubric shown in the attached table).	8

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