Course

Virtualization and Computer Networking

Faculty
Commerce & Business Administration
Department
Computing Studies & Information Systems
Course code
CSIS 2270
Credits
3.00
Semester length
15 weeks
Max class size
35
Method(s) of instruction
Lecture
Seminar
Course designation
None
Industry designation
None
Typically offered
To be determined

Overview

Course description
This course introduces students to virtualization and networking technologies. Students are required to set up and configure software systems for server and desktop virtualization provisioning. Students will also gain hands-on experience in configuring network devices and using packet capturing tools for network monitoring and program debugging. Other topics include TCP/IP and related protocols, subnet planning, and virtual LANs. This course is suitable for students who would like to gain practical knowledge on system virtualization and enterprise network operation. This course may involve group work.
Course content
  • Introduction to virtualization technologies
  • Server virtualization and desktop virtualization
  • Virtual machines installation and configuration
  • Introduction to networking fundamentals and layering structure
  • Transmission media and structured cabling
  • Ethernet and Wireless LAN
  • Networking devices: Switches and Routers
  • TCP/IP suite: IP addressing and subnet planning, TCP/UDP and their applications
  • Link layer and application layer protocols: ARP, ICMP, DHCP, FTP, etc.
  • Basics of routing protocols
  • Basic configuration of routers and switches
  • Testing and troubleshooting options for networks
  • Virtual LANs
  • Enterprise network design 
Learning activities

Lecture, seminar, demonstration, and hands-on exercises

Means of assessment

Evaluation is consistent with the Douglas College Evaluation Policy. 

Assignments/labs                 15-30%
Quiz(zes)*                           10-25%
Midterm Examination*          25-40%
Final Examination*               25-40%
Total                                       100%

*** In order to pass the course, students must, in addition to receiving an overall course grade of 50%, also achieve a grade of at least 50% on the combined weighted examination components (including quizzes, tests, exams).

Students may conduct research as part of their coursework in this class. Instructors for the course are responsible for ensuring that student research projects comply with College policies on ethical conduct for research involving humans, which can require obtaining Informed Consent from participants and getting the approval of the Douglas College Research Ethics Board prior to conducting the research.

 

 

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this course, the successful student will be able to:

  • Demonstrate the basics of virtualization and its benefits
  • Analyze different virtualization technologies
  • Perform server and desktop virtualization configuration and administration
  • Discuss current network standards and topologies
  • Apply different devices and services to support communications across networks
  • Analyze the layering structure of networking protocols
  • Apply wired and wireless technologies in local area networks
  • Demonstrate the applications of the internet protocol suite and the related protocols
  • Perform both physical and logical designs for enterprise networks
  • Configure network services on computer systems
  • Use programs such as ping and tracert for testing network connectivity
  • Configure routers and switches for an enterprise local area network
  • Use a packet capturing tool for network analysis and program debugging
Textbook materials

Beasley, J.S. and Nilkaew, P, Networking Essentials, Latest ed., Pearson.

or

other textbook approved by the CSIS department.

Requisites

Prerequisites

Pre-Calculus 11 (C or better) or Foundations of Math 11 (C or better) or MATU 0410 (C or better) or approved substitute OR currently active in:

PDD Emerging Technology

PBD Computer and Information Systems

Corequisites

No corequisite courses.

Equivalencies

No equivalent courses.

Course Guidelines

Course Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this course and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the course, consider the previous version as the applicable version.

(Current)

Course Transfers to Other Institutions

Below are current transfer agreements from Douglas College to other institutions for the current course guidelines only. For a full list of transfer details and archived courses, please see the BC Transfer Guide.

Institution Transfer details for CSIS 2270
Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) KPU INFO 1212 (3)
Langara College (LANG) LANG CPSC 1480 (3)
Simon Fraser University (SFU) SFU CMPT 371 (3)
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) TRU COMP 2XXX (3)
University of British Columbia - Vancouver (UBCV) No credit
University of Northern BC (UNBC) UNBC CPSC 299 (3)
University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) UFV COMP 2XX (3)

Course Offerings

Fall 2025

CRN Days Instructor Status
Maximum seats
35
Currently enrolled
11
Remaining seats:
24
On waitlist
0
Building
New Westminster - North Bldg.
Room
N6107
Times:
Start Time
11:30
-
End Time
14:20
Section notes

CSIS 2270 001 is restricted to students in the following programs: Computing Studies and Information Systems Diploma, PBD Computer & Info Systems (Data Analytics, Emerging Technology, and Cybersecurity), PDD Information & Communication Technology, and PDD Data Analytics.

On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 10 am registration opens to students in the following programs: Computing Science and Info Systems Diploma, BBA-Accounting - Bach Degree FT, Accounting Diploma, Commerce and Business Administration Diploma, General Business Certificate, General Business Diploma, Accounting Post-Degree Diploma, BBA-Fin Serv & Admin-Bach Degree FT, Business Management Diploma – General Business, and Marketing Diploma.

Contact the Chair / Program Coordinator of the Department of Computing Studies and Information Systems if you have any questions.

CRN Days Instructor Status
Maximum seats
35
Currently enrolled
28
Remaining seats:
7
On waitlist
0
Building
New Westminster - North Bldg.
Room
N5111
Times:
Start Time
15:30
-
End Time
18:20
Section notes

CSIS 2270 002 is restricted to students in the following programs: Computing Studies and Information Systems Diploma, PBD Computer & Info Systems (Data Analytics, Emerging Technology, and Cybersecurity), PDD Information & Communication Technology, and PDD Data Analytics.

On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 10 am registration opens to students in the following programs: Computing Science and Info Systems Diploma, BBA-Accounting - Bach Degree FT, Accounting Diploma, Commerce and Business Administration Diploma, General Business Certificate, General Business Diploma, Accounting Post-Degree Diploma, BBA-Fin Serv & Admin-Bach Degree FT, Business Management Diploma – General Business, and Marketing Diploma.

Contact the Chair / Program Coordinator of the Department of Computing Studies and Information Systems if you have any questions.

CRN Days Instructor Status
Maximum seats
35
Currently enrolled
21
Remaining seats:
14
On waitlist
0
Building
New Westminster - North Bldg.
Room
N5107
Times:
Start Time
12:30
-
End Time
15:20
Section notes

CSIS 2270 003 is restricted to students in the following programs: Computing Studies and Information Systems Diploma, PBD Computer & Info Systems (Data Analytics, Emerging Technology, and Cybersecurity), PDD Information & Communication Technology, and PDD Data Analytics.

On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 10 am registration opens to students in the following programs: Computing Science and Info Systems Diploma, BBA-Accounting - Bach Degree FT, Accounting Diploma, Commerce and Business Administration Diploma, General Business Certificate, General Business Diploma, Accounting Post-Degree Diploma, BBA-Fin Serv & Admin-Bach Degree FT, Business Management Diploma – General Business, and Marketing Diploma.

Contact the Chair / Program Coordinator of the Department of Computing Studies and Information Systems if you have any questions.