Guide to Networking Essentials, Fifth Edition
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Student Statement:
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Textbook:
Greg Tomsho, Guide to Networking Essentials, Fifth Edition. Course Technology Incorporated, 2007, ISBN: 1-4188-3718-0. ISBN-13: 978-1-4188-3718-1
I have the textbook for this course or I will have it by the end of the first week of class.
Course Description
3.0 Units Lecture: 2.0 hours, Lab: 3.0 Prerequisite: COMP1 or consent from instructor
The purpose of this course is to provide a baseline level of knowledge for success in industry and preparation for networking certifications, including the MCSA, MCSE, CNA and CCNA designations. Students are exposed to new industry topics such as Networked Attached Storage (NAS), Cable Installation and Management, as well as Fixed and Mobile WiMAX. With a focus on networking operating systems, this course provides up-to-date coverage of Microsoft Windows XP and Server 2003 technologies along with UNIX, Red Hat Linux, and Novell Netware operating systems.
Course Objectives
Introduction to networking
Network media and hardware Local area networks Network design Network architectures Protocols and network software Windows 2000 and Windows.NET Servers NetWare 6.0 and Linux Servers Managing a local area network Wide area networks The Internet and its tools
Network media and hardware
Local area networks
Network design
Network architectures
Protocols and network software
Windows 2000 and Windows.NET Servers
NetWare 6.0 and Linux Servers
Managing a local area network
Wide area networks
The Internet and its tools
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Define Learning Outcomes of this Course:
Evaluate and compare different network systems. Use basic networks administration commands to troubleshoot a Local Area Network. Identify major types of network hardware commonly used in a typical network installation. Identify and compare capabilities of various network operating systems available. Use fundamental network terms in describing network system concepts. Design basic network configurations including servers, hubs, routers, repeaters, and bridges. Explain the features of Local Area and Wide Area Networks. Identify common protocols. Recognize different network topologies, architectures, and equipment. Understand the basics of TCP/IP, including IP addressing. Describe the major Network Operating Systems. Design, build, install, configure, and troubleshoot an Ethernet LAN. Describe the base concepts associated with Wide Area Networks (WANs). Understand the differences between analog, digital, and packet-switching WAN technologies. Identify the uses, benefits, and drawbacks of advanced WAN technologies such as ISDN, ATM, Frame Relay, FDDI, SONET, and SMDS.
Evaluate and compare different network systems.
Use basic networks administration commands to troubleshoot a Local Area Network.
Identify major types of network hardware commonly used in a typical network installation.
Identify and compare capabilities of various network operating systems available.
Use fundamental network terms in describing network system concepts.
Design basic network configurations including servers, hubs, routers, repeaters, and bridges.
Explain the features of Local Area and Wide Area Networks.
Identify common protocols.
Recognize different network topologies, architectures, and equipment.
Understand the basics of TCP/IP, including IP addressing.
Describe the major Network Operating Systems.
Design, build, install, configure, and troubleshoot an Ethernet LAN.
Describe the base concepts associated with Wide Area Networks (WANs).
Understand the differences between analog, digital, and packet-switching WAN technologies.
Identify the uses, benefits, and drawbacks of advanced WAN technologies such as ISDN, ATM, Frame Relay, FDDI, SONET, and SMDS.
Critical Thinking Tasks/Assignments:
Critical thinking/assignments include (but are not limited to) the following:
Analyze network requirements. Design and create networks. Demonstrate competence in debugging and solving network problems. Demonstrate competence in comparing various network designs. Demonstrate competence in reconfiguring the network.
Analyze network requirements.
Design and create networks.
Demonstrate competence in debugging and solving network problems.
Demonstrate competence in comparing various network designs.
Demonstrate competence in reconfiguring the network.
In the box below, please type the course objective that interests you the most from the list above, as well as one reason why you took this course.
Email Updates
One of the primary methods of contact in an online course is email. Your college is capable of extracting student names and email addresses from our registration system. The purpose of extracting this information is two fold. The information will be used by the instructor to remain in contact with the class in order to provide information necessary for the students' academic success. The information will also be used to send emails to the students from the college administration. The emails sent by the college administration will consist of links to course surveys which will be used to improve our online courses, important announcements for students, and links to college surveys, which will be used to satisfy requirements placed on the college by the California Community College Chancellor's Office. The college will not use this information to advertise any products and will not share student email addresses with any other organization. In the box below type the following information: As a student I understand it is my responsibility to ensure my email address is up to date in the registration system, and that failure to do so can seriously impact my ability to successfully complete my courses. Further, I consent to receive email communication from my instructor and from the college administration. This consent will remain in force until it is revoked in writing or I am no longer taking classes with the college. Upon submitting the syllabus, I agree to enter the registration system, check my email address and change it if necessary. I understand a tutorial is available to assist me with this procedure. I also understand I can contact 760-252-2411 x7700 to receive additional assistance if I encounter any difficulties when attempting to change my email address.
Weekly Discussions
A major part of this class is the discussions that happen in it. Since this class is online, I will post several discussion questions each week. These questions are designed to engage the students with the material in the text. In addition it helps the student to better understand the field of network management.
Each week you will pick two questions to respond to. The response needs to be about 100 words in length and must state you opinion and or experience with the topic.
In addition to posting your answers, I want you to read other students posts and comment on at least two of them each week. I will not accept for credit a simple "I agree". Your response should be 50 words or more commenting on the other students answer.
It is important that we understand the impersonal nature of email and online discussions. It is expected that all of the communication in this class be handled in a professional manner and that you will always respect the feeling and opinions of your classmates
In order to receive 12.5 points for the weekly discussion you must post your answer to at least two questions 100 words in length and you must respond to two other students postings each at least 50 words in length.
In the box below type, I understand and agree to abide by the rules for posting to the weekly discussion noted above.
Weekly Project
Each week I will require you to do one of the weekly projects. These projects will be emailed to me and must be 250 words in length. Spelling and grammar are important. I will deduct from your weekly project grade if your paper has not been proof read. The maximum score you can get for a weekly project is 12.5 points.
Weekly Quiz
Each week, starting the second week of class, I will post a quiz. This quiz will have 15 questions and be worth 12.5 points. This quiz must be competed before the end of the week (by Sunday).
Midterm Exam 50 points
The Midterm Exam will be offered between 4/21/2008 through 4/27/2008. The exam is proctored; the exam is 50 question-covering chapters 1 through 8.
Final Exam 150 points
The Final Exam will be offered between the dates listed on the front page of the course. The exam is proctored; the exam is 50 question-covering chapters 9 through 14.
Grading
Total Points Earned Divided By Total Points Possible Equals Percent Letter Grade
90-100% A
80-89% B
70-79% C
60-69% D
0-59% F
I understand the above grading policy and will abide by its terms.
Course Schedule for CBIS 15
Lesson 1
Read chapters 1 and 2 and Lesson 1.
Class Discussion Topics
Pick two of the questions to respond to.
I want you to read other students posts and comment on at least two of them.
Lesson 1 Project
This project will be emailed to me and must be 250 words in length.
Lesson 1 Quiz
ALL ASSIGNMENTS DUE BY DATE ON FRONT PAGE OF COURSE
Lesson 2
Read chapters 3 and 4 and Lesson 2.
Lesson 2 Project
Pick one of the projects to do. The project will be emailed to me and must be 250 words in length.
Lesson 2 Quiz
Lesson 3
Read chapters 5 and 6 and Lesson 3.
Lesson 3 Project
Lesson 3 Quiz
Lesson 4
Read chapters 7 and 8 and Lesson 4.
Lesson 4 Project
Lesson 4 Quiz
Midterm Exam
Chapters 1 though 8
ALL ASSIGNMENTS AND MIDTERM DUE BY DATE ON FRONT PAGE OF COURSE
Lesson 5
Read chapters 9 and 10 and Lesson 5.
Lesson 5 Project
Lesson 5 Quiz
Lesson 6
Read chapters 11 and 12 and Lesson 6.
Lesson 6 Project
Lesson 6 Quiz
Lesson 7
Read chapters 13 and Lesson 7.
Lesson 7 Project
Lesson 7 Quiz
Lesson 8
Read chapters 14 and Lesson 8.
Lesson 8 Project
Lesson 8 Quiz
Final Exam
Chapters 9 through 14
FINAL EXAM DUE BY DATE ON FRONT PAGE OF COURSE
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IV. Online Instructions:
ON-LINE INSTRUCTIONS:
YOU MUST FILL OUT THIS SYLLABUS IF YOU INTEND TO TAKE THE COURSE!
It is your responsibility to make sure the instructor has the all the contact information stated at the top of this syllabus by the start of classes!! It is your responsibility to email the instructor if you have any problems or do not understand this syllabus.
It is your responsibility to confirm your enrollment either via the Internet at http://bcregweb.barstow.edu/ or by calling (760)252-2411 x7700 if you are having problems accessing the course material. After you have confirmed your enrollment go to http://www.bcconline.com/orient/ and read the password link. Following this procedure will ensure you are helped in the fastest manner possible.
By enrolling for this class, the assumption is that you possess the necessary skills to read at the college level, to enter and perform research on the internet, to email using proper email etiquette and to post to the discussions.
When emailing your instructor: bchapman@bcconline.com, include your full name. Send all email with the name of the course in the subject line and Lesson No. or the words: problem, question or comment. Many times I receive email with no name in the body of the email. Sign all email with your name as registered at school, or else you will not receive a reply and your assignment will not be graded.
You must explain the problem in the subject line, i.e., CBIS 15, Research 1 -- no research available. Email without an appropriate subject line will be deleted and will not be read. With the current high incidence of viruses and unsolicited email I automatically delete all email without appropriate subject lines.'
Remember I do not answer email on the weekends, so 48 hours response time do not include Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. If an email stating problem, help, or question in the subject line is sent on Monday through Thursday you can expect a response within 24-48 hours. If an email stating problem, help, or question in the subject line is sent on the weekends there will be a longer turn around time, but the email will be answered by Tuesday of the following week.
Email assignments will have a one week turnaround time, and you should not expect an answer to a successfully submitted and completed assignment before the end of the one week turnaround time period. Receiving graded assignments or answers to your questions before the above stated timelines have passed does not guarantee that you will receive replies that quickly in the future.
Online classes are NOT conducted via instantaneous transmission. Just as I am giving you a SEVEN day period to complete your work, I am to be given SEVEN days to reply to your assignments. In addition, the above stated timelines apply to ALL students and ALL responses to your questions and concerns.
I appreciate your understanding of the above stated timelines and will respond to ALL questions and concerns about this class within the timeframes stated above.
A posting place at the top of the discussion page indicates the instructor's message board to you. Be sure to check this each week so that you dont miss messages and clarifications; remember that sometimes no instructor posting will have been made. Students are not to post in the instructor's posting area. Should you have a concern with your class please email me your question. It is not appropriate for students to post their concerns in the instructor's posting area. Students who post in the instructor's posting area will receive a warning and their posting will be deleted unanswered. Students who ignore the warning and post again to the instructor's posting area will be dropped from the class.
At the conclusion of the class students may find out their grades by calling (760) 252-6868 (local or out of state) and (877) 336-6868 (toll free within California). You may also find out your grade by going on the Internet at http://bcregweb.barstow.edu/ . I do not email or post student grades and will not respond to inquiries about grades at the conclusion of the course.
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IMPORTANT:
You will not officially start this course until after you have completed the orientation sessions at http://www.bcconline.com/orient/ . No work should be completed until AFTER you have reviewed the orientation area. The orientation area will answer many frequently asked questions about online instruction and also provides tutorials on common problems students encounter while doing online courses. If you are experiencing technical difficulties and/or need to learn how to use our courseware you should first check the orientation area to see if it answers your technical question. If your technical question is not answered on the website you may then email the webmaster@bcconline.com with your question.
If your question pertains to class materials you should email (enter your email address here) The webmaster cannot answer course related questions, and (enter your name here) does not answer technical questions. Remember that you must state your full name, problem, question or concern and your class name in the subject line when asking a question.
In the box below type, I understand there is one meeting for this course (the final). If I am unable to take the final on the main campus, or at Barstow College's Ft. Irwin or Miramar sites, I understand it is my responsibility to find a proctor and completely fill out the proctor from. I understand I must fill out the syllabus in order to complete this course and that completing the online orientation before beginning my course work is mandatory. I realize that I should email the instructor with any class related questions. I also understand that I should first check the orientation area for answers to my technical questions and can email the webmaster@bcconline.com my technical questions ONLY after checking the orientation area for the answer to my question first.
Plagiarism:
Plagiarism, presenting the work of another as your own, is a crime punishable by failure, expulsion and legal action. It is the student's responsibility to learn MLA style and how to give proper credit for the materials taken from other sources.
I understand the policy on plagiarism and agree to abide by it.
Syllabus Disclaimer:
A syllabus is not a contract between instructor and student but rather a guide to course procedures on attendance, requirements, grading, and objectives. The instructor circumstances dictate. Students will be duly notified. The instructor reserves the right to amend the syllabus when emergency
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I understand that the syllabus is not a contract between instructor and student but rather a guide to course procedures on attendance, requirements, grading, and objectives. The instructor reserves the right to amend the syllabus when emergency circumstances dictate. Students will be duly notified.
Disability Statement:
If you have a disability which may impact your success in this course, you may contact the Office of Student Support to arrange any reasonable accommodations and supports to which you are entitled. It is the responsibility of the student to initiate these procedures. The OSS department can be contacted by calling 760-252-2411 x7224 or 760-252-6759 TTY/TDD or emailing oss@bcconline.com.
In the box below type: I understand that if I have or suspect I have a disability I can contact the OSS program at the number or email address listed above and request reasonable accommodations. Further I realize it is my responsibility to contact the OSS department.
