COURSE SYLLABUS
Local Area Network Concepts
CNT1000, Section # 6097
Online Instruction
Semester 0535: Fall 2017
This course helps prepare students prepare to sit for the CompTIA Network+ certification exam.
This Syllabus is Subject to Change
ViewHow to be a Successful Student (Syllabus Addendum)whichprovides details about success factors and links to the most current version of fluid information, such as the academic calendar.
WELCOME
Hello and welcome to CNT1000. My name is Professor Jeremiah Cheek. This course teaches you about local and wide area networks and how they operate and the many ways to configure and manage the network. This course helps students prepare for the CompTIA Network+ certification exam. Students may beeligibleto sit for theCompTIA Network+ certification exam after completing this course; check in myCourses for the set of goals you need to accomplish in order to gain a Network+ voucher. This is a fast paced course, you will have to discipline yourself to keep up with the assignments.
To get started with this class, you will need to purchase the LabSim activation code (ISBN: 978-1-935080-42-8) from the SPC bookstore beforethe first week of class. This is not a book; it is an access code which grants you access to the LabSim online materials. These materials include online text, video lectures and/or demonstrations, and practical hands-on exercises. The LabSim Activation Code is a very important and required component of this course. You will not be able to pass this course without the purchasing and activating the code. Keep in mind that it will be a good idea to make sure that you have the Labsim package ready to go before the first day of class so that you have a better opportunity to remain on schedule.
I am glad that you signed up for this class. Please let me know how I can help you.
INSTRUCTOR
Name:Jeremiah Cheek, M.S., A+, MOS, TestOut Network Pro
Email: (Use mycourses email first before using this address)
Phone:727-341-3025
Office and Online Chat Hours:N/A
Office Location:N/A
Instructor Web Page:
ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT
DEAN
Name:Sharon Setterlind
Office Location:SP/Gibbs Campus, TE 116C
Office Phone Number:(727) 341-4677
Email:
ACADEMIC CHAIR
Name:John Long
Office Location: SP/Gibbs Campus, TE 116
Office Phone Number:(727) 341-4620
Email:
WEBSITE
College of Computer & Information Technology
COURSE INFORMATION
Course Description
This is a course designed to introduce the student to various local area network (LAN) concepts and wide area
network (WAN) technologies. Major topics include network architecture, network operations and devices, network
security, troubleshooting, and industry standards, practices, and network theory. This course helps prepare students
to sit for the CompTIA Network+ certification exam.
For more details, see theCNT1000 Approved Course Outline.
Course Goals & Learning Objectives
1. The student will demonstrate comprehension of basic network architecture by:
a. explaining the functions and applications of various network devices.
b. comparing and contrasting the use of networking services and applications.
c. installing and configuring various networking services/applications.
d. explaining the characteristics and benefits of various wide area network (WAN) technologies.
e. installing and properly terminating various cables and connectors using appropriate tools.
f. differentiating between common network topologies.
g. differentiating between network infrastructure implementations.
h. implementing and configuring the appropriate addressing scheme based on a given scenario.
i. identifying the basic elements of unified communication technologies.
j. comparing and contrasting technologies that support cloud and virtualization.
k. implementing a basic network based on a given set of requirements.
2. The student will exhibit mastery of basic network operations by:
a. using appropriate monitoring tools based on a given scenario.
b. analyzing metrics and reports from monitoring and tracking performance tools.
c. using appropriate resources to support configuration management.
d. explaining the importance of implementing network segmentation.
e. installing and applying patches and updates.
f. configuring a switch using proper features.
g. installing and configuring wireless local area network (LAN) infrastructures and implementing the appropriate
technologies in support of wireless capabilities.
3. The student will prove proficiency in basic network security by:
a. comparing and contrasting common network vulnerabilities and threats.
b. implementing network hardening techniques.
c. implementing physical security controls.
d. installing and configuring a basic firewall.
e. troubleshooting network security issues.
f. employing forensic tools.
4. The student will exhibit mastery of basic network troubleshooting skills by:
a. synthesizing information in order to implement a specific network troubleshooting methodology.
b. analyzing and interpreting the output of troubleshooting tools.
c. evaluating and resolving common wireless issues.
d. evaluating and resolving common fiber cable issues.
e. evaluating and resolving common network issues.
f. evaluating and resolving common security issues.
g. evaluating and resolving common WAN issues.
5. The student will determine industry standards, practices and network theory by:
a. analyzing questions and determining the corresponding Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) layer.
b. dissecting questions in an effort to deploy the appropriate wireless standard.
c. analyzing questions in an effort to deploy the appropriate wired connectivity standard.
d. investigating questions in an effort to implement the appropriate policies or procedures.
e. installing and configuring equipment using best practices.
f. identifying the correct ports and protocols for a given scenario.
g. identifying the correct ports and protocols for a given scenario.
Prerequisites:N/A
Availability of Course Content:Students must submit all of the assignments for each week by the deadline or they will not receive credit for the week. Exceptions to the deadlines and partial credit for late submissions are solely at the discretion of your instructor. You will be able to work ahead as the Modules become available.
Other Critical Course Expectations:Students may be eligible totake the CompTIA Network+ certification exam shortly after completing this course; ask your instructor for details.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK & OTHER RESOURCE INFORMATION
Required Textbook:This course does not use a traditional textbook. Instead, we will be using LABSim Network+ Pro, N10-006 by Testout.
Publisher Information: Testout (
ISBN: 9781935080435
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LEARNER SUPPORT
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ACCESSIBILITY
This course is designed to be welcoming to, accessible to, and usable by everyone, including students who are English-language learners, have a variety of learning styles, have disabilities, or are new to online learning. Be sure to let me know immediately if you encounter a required element or resource in the course that is not accessible to you. Also, let me know of changes I can make to the course so that it is more welcoming to, accessible to, or usable by students who take this course in the future.
If you have documentation of a disability or feel you may have a disability:
St. Petersburg College recognizes the importance of equal access to learning opportunities for all students. Accessibility Services (AS) is the campus office that works with students who have disabilities to provide and/or arrange reasonable accommodations. Students registered with AS, who are requesting accommodations, are encouraged to contact their instructor by the first week of the semester. Students who have, or think they may have, a disability (e.g. learning disability, ADD/ADHD, psychiatric, medical/orthopedic, vision, and/or hearing), are invited to contact the Accessibility Coordinator (AC) that serves your campus for a confidential discussion. To find your AC for your specific campus, please go to the college-wide Accessibility Services website:
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND TECHNICAL STANDARDS
The field of computers and information technology is intellectually and at times physically challenging. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ensure that qualified applicants have the ability to pursue program admission. However, all students must meet the essential skills and technical standards required of the St. PetersburgCollege of Computer and Information Technology Programs with or without reasonable accommodations for admission and completion of the program to prepare for the profession of study. Each student will be held to the same standards with or without reasonable accommodations. Our focus is the student and to best prepare him or her for the profession. Our goal is for them to enter and complete the program without barriers.
SPC CCIT Computer Networking AS: Essential Functions
COMPETENCY / ESSENTIAL FUNCTION / EXAMPLES OF REQUIRED FUNCTIONS(not all inclusive)
Interpersonal Communication / Customer service, human relations and communication skills sufficient for effective interaction with others, whether in verbal or oral formats. / · Communicate effectively with clients and team members by displaying excellent verbal/oral, written and listening skills.
· Ability to demonstrate appropriate positive social skills to interact with clients, team members and colleagues.
Critical Thinking / Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. / · Demonstrate ability to conceptualize, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate a problem and propose an adequate solution.
· Analyze and evaluate problems to determine if given data and information will produce required outputs.
Complex Problem Solving / Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. / · Capacity to solve novel, ill-defined problems in a complex, real-world setting.
· Ability to reduce a complex problem to a series of ordered steps.
· Identify both positive and negative factors that could impact the solution to a problem and prepare measures to manage those factors.
Computation / Applying the knowledge of mathematics to solve problems. / · Identify mathematical and statistical analysis procedures needed to develop a solution.
· Ability to apply similar problem solving techniques utilized in mathematics to solve logical computing and technology problems.
Computers and Networks / Knowledge of computer and networking hardware and software, including applications. / · Demonstrate visual acuity to identify specific computer hardware components, component types, wire colors, etc.
· Ability to manage hardware/software applications in a networking environment including project development.
· Provide support for equipment installation, maintenance, and repair.
· Capability to troubleshoot and maintain network installations given a specific problem scenario.
Professional / Broad understanding of the industry and demonstrated networking technical skills / · Maintain knowledge of the tools, techniques and resources to remain current in the IT field.
· Ability to complete an internship in the IT field.
· Develop the skills needed to take the aligned industry certification(s).
If a student cannot demonstrate the abilities above, it is the responsibility of the student to request an appropriate accommodation with Accessibility Services. Please contact the Accessibility Coordinator on your campus or visit Determination of a reasonable accommodation will be made on an individual basis and the accommodation cannot fundamentally alter the nature of the program offered, impose an undue hardship, or jeopardize safety.
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IMPORTANT DATES
Course Dates:8/14/2017 – 10/6/2017
Drop Date:8/18/2017
Withdrawal Date:9/14/2017
Proctor Dates:N/A
Financial Aid Dates:View theFinancial Aid Datessite.
DISCIPLINE-SPECIFIC INFORMATION
Please visit SPC's College of Computers and Information Technology (CCIT) website for detailed information at:College of Computer & Information Technology
ATTENDANCE
View the college-wide attendance policyincluded inHow to be a Successful Student.
The policy notes that each instructor is to exercise professional judgment and define “active participation” in class (and therefore “attendance”), and publish that definition in each syllabus.
For this class, attendance is defined as:
Attendance for this class will only count Moduleswhere the student has completed work representing more than 50% of the available points for that specific Module. SeeSPC policieson the web.
- If a student does not complete the Module 1 assignments by the due date, he/she will be marked absent in MySPC for the first week and the student may be withdrawn, with a W, from the course.
- If a student does not complete the Module 2 assignments by the due date, he/she will be marked absent in MySPC for the second week and the student may be withdrawn, with a W, from the course.
- If a student is absent for the first two weeks, i.e. misses the due dates for Module 1 and 2, he/she will be withdrawn, with a W, from the course in MySPC. In addition, student will be deleted from the MYCOURSES course.
- If a student has not submitted at least 50% of the coursework at the 60% point in the course, the student may be withdrawn, with a WF. If the student is withdrawn with a WF, then he/she will be deleted from the MYCOURSES course.
NOTE: Not achieving attendance leads to a WF (Withdrawn and Failed) implying serious financial and GPA consequences.
Active participation means that:
- You will have read the materials and completed any assignments by the posted due dates.
- You will engage with and respond to your peers during online or in class discussions or posts; you will respond respectfully to the ideas of others whetherin class orin the virtual venue.
- You will exhibit a deliberate effort to apply, extend, and challenge concepts that we generate in class orin the virtual venue.
- You will demonstrate your curiosity and willingness to ask questions, advance comparisons, and make observations.
GRADING
LATE WORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED UNLESS PERMISSION IS OBTAINED FROM YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Grades are earned, not given. It is the student’s responsibility to earn the necessary points to ensure the successful completion of the course. Every point counts. Your points will be earned through completing the various assignments. Your class grade will be calculated by adding the number of points earned on assigned projects, quizzes, exams, and participation for a total of 1110 points. The following grading scale will be followed:
1110 - 999A
998-888B
887-777C
776-666D
665 - 0F
Grades are calculated based on the following category assignments:
Participation/Discussion / 225 points
LabSimTestout Chapter Assignments / 435 points
LabSimTestout Exams / 345 points
Final Project / 100 points
TestOutNetwork Pro Exam
(OPTIONAL – NOT for Grade)
Total / 1110points
ASSIGNMENTS
Welcome to MyCourses. Most of your work and the grades will also be stored in LABSIM.
Go to MyCourses Tutorials and review the tutorials on how to use MyCourses. Use the email tool in this class shell to communicate with your instructor. Once you have completed the tutorials, then you may start with the course and Module 1 which is due8/20/2017. See additional due dates below:
PAY ATTENTION TO THE DUE DATES!
Due dates are indicated in the Course Calendar, and below for each Module. READ carefully!
Module 1 is due 8/20/2017.
Module 2 is due 8/27/2017.
Module 3 is due 9/03/2017.
Module 4 is due 9/10/2017.
Module 5 is due 9/17/2017.
Module 6 is due 9/24/2017.
Module 7 is due 10/01/2017.
Module 8 is due10/05/2017
PACE yourself. Do NOT leave it for Saturday night to start working on the tasks for any of themodules. If you do that and run into issues you may not be able to complete all the tasks and/or have time to email your instructorfor a solution/assistance. If you complete one module per week you should have ample time to complete all of your work by the due date. Remember, the above are the DUE dates, not the DO dates.
The final week is shortened due to grades being due to SPC on 10/6/2017.
READ CAREFULLY! Late submissions will not be accepted.
STUDENTS’ EXPECTATIONS AND INSTRUCTOR’S EXPECTATIONS
Student Conduct:
REQUIRED INTERACTION
Discussion Topicsare posted and due on a weekly basis as part of your weekly assigned tasks. Read the posted instructions carefully.
Students can expect a response to email within 24 hours during the week and within 48 hours over the weekend. Grading is generally completed within four days after the due date.
PARTICIPATION, CONDUCT, & NETIQUETTE
SPC has outlined expectations for student behavior and interaction for online discussions, email, and other forms of communication.View the Student ExpectationsinHow to be a Successful Student.
ACADEMIC HONESTY
View theAcademic Honesty Policy.
COPYRIGHT
Copyrighted material within this course, or posted on this course website, is used in compliance with United States Copyright Law. Under that law you may use the material for educational purposes related to the learning outcomes of this course. You may not further download, copy, alter, or distribute the material unless in accordance with copyright law or with permission of the copyright holder. For more information on copyright visit:
TURNITIN
The instructor of this course may require use of Turnitin.com as a tool to promote learning. The tool flags similarity and mechanical issues in written work that merit review. Use of the service enables students and faculty to identify areas that can be strengthened through improved paraphrasing, integration of sources, or proper citation. Submitted papers remain as source documents in the Turnitin database solely for the purpose of detecting originality. Students retain full copyright to their works. Review theTurnitin Usage Agreement. Students who do not wish to submit work through Turnitin must notify their instructor via course email within the first seven days of the course. In lieu of Turnitin use, faculty may require a student to submit copies of sources, preliminary drafts, a research journal, or an annotated bibliography.
STUDENT SURVEY OF INSTRUCTION
The Student Survey of Instruction is administered in courses each semester. It is designed to improve the quality of instruction at St. Petersburg College. All student responses are confidential and anonymous and will be used solely for the purpose of performance improvement.
TECHNOLOGY
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
View theMyCourses Minimum Technology Requirements.
For details regarding system requirements, including operating system and browser compatibility, please review theTestOut Product FAQs.
Students should know how to navigate the course and use the course tools. Dropbox-style assignments may require attachments in either Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) or Rich Text Format (.rtf), so that they can be properly evaluated. If an attachment cannot be opened by the instructor, students will be required to re-format and re-submit an assignment so that it can be evaluated and returned with feedback.