Advanced Computer Networking Technology Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Course

CPMT-2349-001 Advanced Computer Networking Technology

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: CPMT 1351

Course Description

Network technology emphasizing network operating systems, network connectivity, hardware and software. Includes implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of LAN and/or WAN network environments.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

CompTIA Server + Certification, 2009 Edition

ISBN 142601905X

Supplies

Students must have reliable access to a PC (personal computer) and the Internet.  Computers are available in the CIS Department at Amarillo College and have reliable access to the Internet.  Additionally students will need: Binder, pen, penci

Student Performance

End-of-Course Outcomes:  Create a complex network with multiple layers of access and security; provide routine maintenance; implement troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

It is the policy of the Sciences and Engineering Division and the CIS Department that food and drink may be allowed in the classroom setting, at the instructor’s discretion, but food and drink are not allowed in labs.  Additionally pagers and cell phones must be turned off or in silent mode in the classroom setting and pagers and cell phones must be turned off while in labs.

Students are expected to maintain a high standard of individual honor in their scholastic work.  Students who are guilty of cheating, plagiarism, copying, or dishonesty may be excluded from class with a grade of F; or, in flagrant cases, may be suspended from the College.

The faculty of the CIS Department reserves the right to ask a student to verify any portion of a test by reproducing any specific section or the entire exam of the test in question. Any action that compromises the computer systems at Amarillo College, including but not limited to hacking or cracking, can result in a grade of "F" in this course and possible further disciplinary action.

This course requires work outside of the classroom to complete.

Grading Criteria

A >90, B = 80 to 89, C = 70 to 79, D = 60 to 69, F < 60

 

Final Exam  (or Server + Certification) Participation Team Presentation Team Project Homework (Chapter homework) Research Paper    Individual Project

20% 10% 10% 20% 20% * Extra Credit 20%

 

For Individual Papers

 

Grammar and Adherence to APA Format	25 Points
Clarity and Logic of Presentation	15 Points
Originality of Ideas and Research	25 Points
Depth of Scholarship & Substantive Value	10 Points
Theoretical and Conceptual Framework	10 Points
Use of Literature	15 Points
PLAGARIZED WORKS	-100 Points

 

The purpose of this course is to prepare students to successfully pass the Server + certification – successfully taking this exam prior to the appropriate exam can be used as a replacement grade for the final exam (requires passing the Server + exam).  Passing the exams will be considered sufficient demonstration of course concepts and mastery.

The course content builds upon itself, missing classes will place you behind.  Please inform me if you know in advance that you will be absent – it is up to you as a student to find out what was missed during previous classes.

The opportunity to make-up an exam and/or lab will be determined by the circumstances of each individual, permitted at the discretion of the instructor.

The time and place for make-up test will be determined by the instructor.

Students who miss gradable coursework due to an absence will be given the opportunity to make up the missed work, with the exception of the final exam. The final exam may be taken early, if prior arrangements have been made. It is the responsibility of the student to contact the instructor as soon as possible after return to class to arrange to make up missed coursework.

 

INSTRUCTOR'S STATEMENT: As your instructor, I am always willing to discuss your grades with you and explain how your grade was determined. If a grading error has been made on my part, I am always willing to correct the error.

Attendance

Please remember the deadline for dropping a class at AC is published in the official Amarillo College Schedule of Classes.  If you stop attending class and do not officially drop the course by this deadline, you will receive an F for the course.  

Attendance in class is regarded as requirement, and obligation for learning.  Students will be counseled by the instructor after three (3) absences and warned and after two (2) absences.  Four (4) absences in any one semester will be cause for student to be dropped one (1) letter grade.  

 Being tardy three (3) times will be considered one (1) absence. 

It is the responsibility of the student to make up any work missed due to absences and to gain missed lecture notes through outside reading and/or note from classmates. 

Make up examinations (and other assignments) will be permitted at the discretion of the instructor.  The time and place for make-up test will be determined by the instructor. 

If you are going to be late or absent, please notify the instructor as soon as possible. 

Calendar

Additional Information

Important Dates to Remember

 

 

Aug. 25	Fall Classes Begin
Aug. 30	Weekend Classes Begin
Sept. 1	Labor Day Holiday
Sept. 10	Census Day
Nov.  18	Last Day to Withdraw
Nov. 27- Dec. 30	Thanksgiving Holiday
Dec. 8-12	Finals
Dec. 14	Commencement Exercises

 

This course requires work outside of the classroom to complete.

Missing scheduled presentation days will automatically result in a zero for the individual absent for that assignment.  Team leaders who miss deadlines will be given a zero for their portion of the assignment (no exceptions), there is no grace for team projects.  Submitted papers will only be accepted through the inclass folder, no submissions to any other email address is allowed.  All documents will be submitted in an unlocked word document using a .doc or docx format.