Introduction to Network Administration
General Course Information
(http://www.cs.stonybrook.edu/~
ise321)
Instructor: | Ahmad Esmaili | ||||
Office: | 210 Computer Science Building | ||||
Phone/email: | (631) 632-1628/esmaili@cs.stonybrook.edu | ||||
Office Hours: | Tu/Th 11am-12pm or by appointment via Zoom using this link. |
Textbooks:
The Following ISE 321 Policies are Strictly Enforced
Examinations:
There will be a midterm and a final examination. Midterm examination must be completed
using an indelible ink pen only. Components of an exam completed
using any other writing instrument may not be appealed.
Exam Dates: (ensure you are on time to take each exam)
Midterm Exam: | Tuesday, October 22nd | 9:30-10:50AM |
Final Exam: | Monday, December 16th | 11:15AM-1:15PM |
Exam Conflicts: It is your responsibility to plan a program that avoids exam conflicts or too many final exams on the same day.
Online Exams:
You must take the exam using Respondus Lockdown Browser. Your exam will NOT be graded if you're flagged by Respondus. You're not allowed to leave your seat, take bathroom break, look around, etc.
The exam will be single attempt and you can't go back to previous questions. If you try to bypass the lockdown or take any action that Respondus terminates your exam, you won't be able to resume or retake the test.
Your computer should be equipped with webcam and microphone and they must work at all times during the exam.
You agree to the following terms and conditions:
Course Grades: Your overall grade in ISE 321 is statistically normalized. The weights are as follows:
Homework Assignments | 15% |
Labs & Class Attendance | 35% |
Midterm Exam | 20% |
Final Exam | 30% |
The Pass/No Credit (P/NC) option is not available for this course. This policy applies to all CSE/ISE undergraduate courses used to satisfy the graduation requirements for the major.
Tentative Readings:
Exam Policies: All students must bring photo ID to each exam. Students will not be admitted more than 10 minutes late to any exam. Make-up exams will be granted at the instructor's discretion, and ONLY for valid medical reasons (a doctor's note is required), for religious reasons, or for documented participation in University-sponsored events. Except for medical excuses, reasonable prior notification (at least 48 hours prior to the exam) to the instructor is REQUIRED in order for a make-up opportunity to be considered.
ISE 321 Information: ISE 321 information will be posted
on the ISE 321 web page
(http://www.cs.stonybrook.edu/~
ise321). Copies of assignments
and course handouts will be available on
Brightspace.
Americans with Disabilities Act: If you have a physical, psychological, medical or learning dis-ability that may impact your course work, please contact Disability Support Services, located in Stony Brook Union Suite 107, (631) 632-6748. They will determine with you what accommodations, if any, are necessary and appropriate. All information and documentation is confidential. http://studentaffairs.stonybrook.edu/dss/
Students who require assistance during emergency evacuation are encouraged to discuss their needs with their professors and Student Accessibility Support Center. For procedures and information go to the following web site: http://www.ehs.stonybrook.edu and search Fire Safety and Evacuation and Disabilities.
Academic Integrity Policy: Each student must pursue his or her academic goals honestly and be personally accountable for all submitted work. Representing another person's work as your own is always wrong. Faculty are required to report any suspected instances of academic dishonesty to the Academic Judiciary. For more comprehensive information on academic integrity, including categories of academic dishonesty please refer to the academic judiciary website at http://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/academic_integrity/index.html
Basic Needs: If you are concerned about resources related to your basic needs, including access to nutritious food and stable housing, please contact the Student Support Team. They will be able to listen to your story, connect you with possible resources, and provide stigma-free support.
Students found guilty of academic dishonesty will automatically receive a final grade of 'F' for the course.
Critical Incident Management: Stony Brook University expects students to respect the rights, privileges, and property of other people. Faculty are required to report to the Office of University
Community Standards any disruptive behavior that interrupts their ability to teach, compromises the safety of the learning environment, or inhibits students' ability to learn.
Policy on Electronic Devices in Class: Students are encouraged to bring laptops and tablet de-vices to class for note-taking purposes only, especially during the programming lectures. All communication and entertainment devices should be silenced or (preferably) turned off for the duration of the class unless otherwise directed by the instructor. No electronic devices of any sort may be consulted or used during exams; this will be considered an instance of academic dishonesty, and will be treated as such.
Use of Email for Official Communication: Students, faculty, and staff are responsible for making sure they are receiving and checking for official University communications at their primary campus email address (@stonybrook.edu) on a regular basis, or making sure they forward their Stony Brook mail to a personal email account (Google Apps users only).
If you need general computer help, you can use the Computer Science Help Desk. Services offered include setting up an account on a department server, using Windows, using a browser, and connecting to the campus network. The Help Desk office is located in the SBCS Office - Room 2110.
Electronic Communication Statement: Email and especially email sent via Brightspace (https://mycourses.stonybrook.edu/) is one of the ways the faculty officially communicates with you for this course. It is your responsibility to make sure that you read your email in your official University email account. For most students that is Google Apps for Education (http://www.stonybrook.edu/mycloud), but you may verify your official Electronic Post Office (EPO) address at http://it.stonybrook.edu/help/kb/checking-or-changing-your-mail-forwarding-address-in-the-epo. If you choose to forward your official University email to another off-campus account, faculty are not responsible for any undeliverable messages to your alternative personal accounts. You can set up Google Mail forwarding using these DoIT-provided instructions found at http://it.stonybrook.edu/help/kb/setting-up-mail-forwarding-in-google-mail. If you need technical assistance, please contact Client Support at (631) 632-9800 or supportteam@stonybrook.edu. Comments: All of the above regulations are binding on any student taking ISE 321 during this semester and they will be strictly enforced. In the event of major personal or medical problems which may significantly impact your performance in this course, see the professor.Helpful Hints:
Developing good study habits is one of the keys to success in ISE 321, and most other courses. Read over assignments when you first receive them. Don't wait until the night before an assignment is due to begin work. Starting early on assignments is especially important. Assignments are designed to reinforce the course material, and to improve your problem-solving capabilities. Maximum benefit can only be achieved by devoting adequate thinking time, and time to experiment with different approaches to understanding and writing programs. Prepare yourself by planning a reasonable academic schedule, and learning to use your time and other available resources wisely.
Best of luck in ISE 321 this semester, and in your future career-oriented endeavors.