Wireless Security Development Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Course

ITSY-2317-001 Wireless Security Development

Prerequisites

Course Description

Development of information security policies, standards and guidelines for an organization. Includes Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), antivirus, Virtual Private Network (VPN), wireless communications, remote access and other critical administrative and operational security policies. Identification of exposures and vulnerabilities and appropriate countermeasures are addressed. Emphasizes wireless security goals of availability, integrity, accuracy and confidentiality in the design, planning, implementing, operating and troubleshooting of wireless LAN along with appropriate planning and administrative controls.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

\ CCNA Wireless (w/ CD), Hardback, ©2009
\ Author: Carroll
\ ISBN: 1-58720-211-5
\ Publisher: Cisco Press

Supplies

\ Students will require pens, pencils and a spiral notebook or binder to take notes.

Student Performance

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1. \ Describe and explain the development of the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).
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2. \ Describe and explain fundamentals of Wireless LAN.
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3. \ Compare the different cellular wireless networks.
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4. \ Describe wireless transmission fundamentals.
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5. \ And design, configure, and implement a wireless network using access-points and bridges.
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Expected Student Behavior

It is the policy of the Electronics Technology Department that pagers and cell phones must be turned off or in silent mode in the classroom setting and put away in pocket or backpack. Cell phone use will not be tolerated during lectures. Cell phones must be turned off and put away during tests. Any student caught using a cell phone during a test will receive a failing grade for that test.

It is the policy of the Electronics Technology Department that food and drink may be allowed in the classroom setting, at the discretion of the instructor, but food and drink are not allowed in labs.

Grading Criteria

\ Unit Exams 25%
\ Midterm 25%
\ Final 25%
\ Labs 25%

\ A = 90 to 100, B = 80 to 89, C = 70 to 79, D = 60 to 69, F = Below 60

\ The opportunity to make-up an exam and/or lab will be determined by the circumstances of each individual, permitted at the discretion of the instructor.

\ The time and place for make-up test will be determined by the instructor.

\ Students who miss gradable coursework due to an absence will be given the opportunity to make up the missed work, with the exception of the final exam. The final exam may be taken early, if prior arrangements have been made. It is the responsibility of the student to contact the instructor as soon as possible after return to class to arrange to make up missed coursework.

\ INSTRUCTOR'S STATEMENT: As your instructor, I am always willing to discuss your grades with you and explain how your grade was determined. If a grading error has been made on my part, I am always willing to correct the error.

Attendance

Attendance in class is regarded as requirement, and obligation for learning. Please remember the deadline for dropping a class at AC is published in the official Amarillo College Schedule of Classes and is April 24, 2014.  If you stop attending class and do not officially drop the course by this deadline, you will receive an “F” for the course.

Students will be warned and after two (2) absences and counseled by the instructor after three (3) absences.

Being tardy three (3) times will be considered one (1) absence.

Four (4) unexcused absences in any one semester may be cause for students to receive a failing grade for the course. Six (6) total absences (excused/or non-excused will automatically result in the student dropping one (1) letter grade for the course unless otherwise indicated by the instructor.

It is the responsibility of the student to make up any work missed due to absences and to gain missed lecture notes through outside reading and/or note from classmates.

Make up examinations (and other assignments) will be permitted at the discretion of the instructor. The time and place for make-up test will be determined by the instructor.

If you are going to be late or absent, please notify the instructor as soon as possible.

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