Cisco Exploration I - Network Fundamentals Syllabus for 2016-2017
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Statement for Mental Health and Advocacy & Resource Center:

As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc

Amarillo College Tutoring for Success Policy:

Administrative Drop Policy

Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016

Student Withdrawal Procedures

Students who wish to withdraw from a class must:

• consult with their instructor to obtain a signed academic withdrawal request form to submit to the AskAC department for processing
• consult with the financial aid office if receiving financial aid
• consult with the Veterans Benefit Coordinator if receiving veteran benefits
• consult with their academic advisor to determine how withdrawing may affect their enrollment in future semesters
  • NOTE:  The Texas Education Code stipulates that students attending Texas institutions of higher education for the first time fall 2007 and later may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career, including courses from which transfer students have withdrawn at other Texas institutions of higher education. (Senate Bill 1231) Rule 4.10.

Privacy Statement

The Amarillo College Privacy Policy is found at https://www.actx.edu/-amarillo-college-privacy-notice , and applies to all Amarillo College students.  If you have questions about this privacy statement or you believe that your personal information has been released without your consent, send email to humanresources@actx.edu .

Course

ITCC-1301-001 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.

Student Resources Student Resources Website

Department Expectations

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 4 lab)

Class Type

Hybrid

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

CompTia Network + N10-006 uCertify Course & Labs & Textbook Bundle

ISBN: 9780789756510

Authors: Barker, Wallace, Taylor, uCertify

Publisher: Pearson

 

Supplies

• Access to PC Computers are available in the CIS Department at Amarillo College.

• Reliable Access to Internet

• If you purchase the textbook bundle available at the AC Bookstore, you will receive an access code for uCertify. Access code is required.

• CompTIA Net+ N10-006 exam vouchers. Optional. These can be purchased at a discounted rate using the instructions in your Blackboard course.

• USB Flash Drive

• Three Ring Binder with Loose Leaf College Notebook Paper

Student Performance

 

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.

 

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.

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

Grading Criteria/Grading Scale:  

>89.5%	A
>79.5%	B
>69.5%	C
>59.5%	D
<59.5%	F

 

 

 

 

The following criteria will be used to determine your grade:

REQUIRED ASSIGNMENTS:

Activity	Learning Environment	Percentage Weight	Additional Information
uCertify Quizzes	uCertify	10%	Drop Lowest Grade
uCertify Labs	uCertify	15%	Drop Lowest Grade
uCertify Exercises	Ucertify	20%	Drop Lowest Grade
Journal	Class	10%	Requirements are explained in Blackboard
Class Labs	Class	15%	Labs completed during class meetings (No make-up work)
Net+ Practice Exams Final Exam	uCertify uCertify	10% 20%	Net+ Practice Test A and B; 1 attempt each test; 90 minutes; 1 Attempt; Comprehensive

All work (except for the Final Exam) is provided for each student at the beginning of the semester. It is your responsibility to ensure all work is completed by the scheduled dates.

The purpose of this course is to prepare students to successfully pass the CompTIA Network + certification – successfully taking the Comptia N10-006 exam prior to the Final Exam can be used as a replacement grade for the Final Exam.  Passing the exams will be considered sufficient demonstration of course concepts and mastery.

** This is an accelerated 8 week course and requires substantial work outside of class.

Attendance

• Check your email daily.  The email address used by your instructor is the @amarillocollege.com email issued to each AC student.
• Complete assignments by the scheduled date/time.  There is a "no late work" policy, except in extreme circumstances.
• Attendance for on-campus classes will be taken during each class period. Attendance for online classes will be monitored by access log-in dates recorded in Blackboard and uCertify.  Excessive absence and lack of participation may result in failure of the course.
• Students should plan on spending a minimum of 10-12 hours per week on this course, outside of class. Actual amounts will vary depending on weekly assignments and topic complexity. Please schedule your time, so that you are able to devote the appropriate energy and effort to achieve success in this course.
• Your instructor, Chris George, can be contacted by email through the course in Blackboard. If Blackboard is not available, please email chrisgeorge@actx.edu.  In-person meetings or additional help are available if needed or desired. Please contact by email to set up a convenient day/time.

Calendar

Additional Information

Additional Information:

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
January 16:                              Martin Luther King Holiday – AC Closed
January 17:                              Spring Semester Begins
January 24:                              Census Day: Last Day to Drop Course for Full Refund
February 28:                            Last Day to Withdraw from Course
March 9:                                   Last Day of Course (all work due by 5pm)
March 11 – March 19:              Spring Break – No Class Meetings
March 16 – March 19:              Spring Break – AC Closed
March 20:                                 Spring 2 Semester Begins
April 10:                                    Summer/Fall Registration Begins
April 14 – April 16:                    Easter Holiday – AC Closed
May 12 @ 7pm:                        Commencement at Civic Center

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.

AC Distance Education Home Page -  http://www.actx.edu/de/-   Information on requirements and taking an online course. 

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