Cisco Exploration I - Network Fundamentals Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Course

ITCC-1401-001 Cisco Exploration I - Network Fundamentals

Prerequisites

Course Description

A course introducing the architecture, structure, functions, components and models of the internet. Describes the use of OSI and TCP layered models to examine the nature and roles of protocols and services at the applications, network, data link and physical layers. Covers the principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media and operations. Build simple LAN topologies by applying basic principles of cabling; perform basic configurations of network devices, including routers and switches; and implementing IP addressing schemes.

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Hours

(4 sem hrs; 3 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

 Introduction to Networks  - Cisco Press - (ISBN- 9781587133169)

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Introduction to Networks Lab Manual - Cisco Press - (ISBN- 9781587133121)

Supplies

\  Theme Notebook, pen and pencil, flash drive.

Student Performance

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\ End-of-Course Outcomes:  Identify and describe internet architecture, structure, functions, components, and models; describe the use of OSI and TCP layered models; identify and describe the nature and roles of protocols and services at the application, network, data link, and physical layers; describe principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations; and build simple LAN topologies by applying basic principles of cabling, device configuration, and IP subnetting.

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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 Career and Technical Education Division and the Electronics Program that 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.

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\ It is the policy of the Career and Technical Education Division and the Electronics Program that food and drink may be allowed in the classroom setting, at the discretion of the instructor, but food and drink are not allowed in labs.

Grading Criteria

Labs                 30%
Chapter Exams  30% (Drop one lowest grade)
Journal              10%
Attendance        10%
Final Exam        20%

A     Superior, >89.5% average on graded work.

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

Attendance in class is regarded as requirement, and obligation for learning. 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.

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Students will be warned and after two (2) absences and counseled by the instructor after three (3) absences.

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

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Four (4) unexcused absences in any one semester may be cause for students to receive a failing grade for the course. Six (6) total absences (excused/or non-excused will automatically result in the student dropping one (1) letter grade for the course unless otherwise indicated by the instructor.

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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.

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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.

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

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** Out of class labs may be required**

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Calendar

Additional Information

DATES TO REMEMBER:

January 20	Classes Begin
February 4	Census Day
March 16-22	Spring Break
April 3-5	Easter Holiday (College Closed
April 13	Summer Registration Begins
April 23	Last Day to Withdraw
May 11-15	Final Exams
May 15	Commencement at 7 pm

Additional Information:

New Social Services Office at Amarillo College

Resources for social services or emergency services for students are available at - http://www.actx.edu/resources/.  So please let me know if there is some situation that you have that is interfering with your performance in the class, and be sure to take advantage of the resources available through the Social Services Office.

CIS Labs
2nd floor Byrd Building.  Labs open 7 days a week.  Students can get help with this course as well as other technical help.

Helpful Links:

CIS Web Site: http://cis.actx.edu

Direct link to AC Connect portal and courses as well as your AC Connect email- https://acconnect.actx.edu/. You will log in with the same ID and password you use for WebAdvisor.  Contact AskAC (806-371-5000) for help if you have trouble with your log in.

AskAC -  http://www.actx.edu/contact/-   Please contact AskAC for technical help. Contact your instructor for help with this class. 

Student Help Center -  http://www.actx.edu/ctl/index.php?module=article&id=178-   Offers technical help to AC students 

 

Writers' Corner

If you feel you need help organizing and writing course work, check this out:
Writers’ Corner: Tutoring with Pizzazz - http://www.actx.edu/english/index.php?module=article&id=36. Writers' Corner is a great resource for help with writing papers and assignments. They can't help you with the content of your work, but they can help you write your work in the proper format.

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Learn about using AC Connect (Blackboard) and using features of our course by reviewing the following tutorials:

Blackboard On Demand Learning Center for Students– http://ondemand.blackboard.com/students.htm

AC Connect Student Resources- http://www.actx.edu/ctl/index.php?module=article&id=222