Graduate Program

Technology

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Semester of Degree Completion

2011

Thesis Director

Rigoberto Chinchilla

Thesis Committee Member

Rendong Bai

Thesis Committee Member

Samuel Guccione

Abstract

Educators in the area of computer networking face the challenge of developing successful academic courses that can increase students' comprehension and interest while improving their competitiveness in the job market. This situation requires the development of a curriculum with emphasis on current industry needs and practical activities that can provide students with hands-on experience. This study focuses on the development oflaboratory practices in three areas of significant importance for the industry: network security, wireless networks and voice over IP. The objectives of the laboratory practices are to improve the use of equipment in the telecommunication laboratory at Eastern Illinois University, to provide additional theoretical background for the students, to provide easy to understand procedures and to present scenarios that closely resemble real life situations. These practices might be added to the current curriculum in computer networking or used as a basis for the development of a new and more comprehensive curriculum.

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