Fall I
Monday 5 –7pm, Byrd 342
Tuesday 3:30 – 5:30 pm, Byrd 342
Thursday 3:30 – 5:30 pm, Byrd 342
Fall II
Monday 5 – 7pm, Byrd 342
Tuesday 3:30 – 5:30 pm, Byrd 342
Thursday 3:30 – 5:30 pm, Byrd 342
If you have a disability (learning, mental, physical) that affects your ability to participate effectively and have access to any program or service at Amarillo College please contact Disability Services at (806) 345-5639 . Our offices are located in the Student Service Center office 112. More information may be found at www.actx.edu/disability.
Disability Services facilitates access to all programs and services according to the ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as well as other federal and state laws.
Amarillo College is committed to providing equal access to all programs and services, including all working, learning, and service environments that affect equal access for persons with disabilities. This commitment to provide equal access and opportunity for persons with disabilities is in compliance with federal and state law. Amarillo College also strives to provide Electronic and Information Resources (EIR) that are accessible to all authorized users.
If you find you are unable to access material in an accessible format please contact the Disability Services Office at (806) 345-5639 . This office will work in conjunction with other campus resources to address and accommodate your issue in a timely manner.
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
The Tutoring for Success policy applies to any student whose grade or performance in the course falls below a departmentally determined minimum threshold. In either of those cases, the instructor will direct the student to the appropriate tutoring service, which may be faculty-led, discipline-specific, and/or general. Under this policy, the instructor will follow specific departmental guidelines governing the use, duration, and grade component of the tutoring need.
Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016
Students who wish to withdraw from a course must complete all steps indicated on the Academic Withdrawal Request form by the course withdrawal deadline.
NOTE: Students who are 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. This withdrawal limitation does not include dual credit or developmental classes (Senate Bill 1231 Rule 4.10.) For more information on Drop and Withdrawal Policies, please visit the Registrar's Office Web site.
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 .
CPMT-2349-002 Advanced Computer Networking Technology
Prerequisite: CPMT 1351
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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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)
Hybrid
CompTIA Server+ Study Guide: Exam SK0-004
ISBN: 9781119137832
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, pencil, scratch paper, and Textbooks during the assigned weeks.
Students will need a flash drive or external hard drive larger than 128GB to store Virtual machine images. If buying a flash drive make sure is that read/write speeds are greater than 100 MB/s
If using a personal laptop for this class you must ensure it is able to run Virtual Box virtual machines. Be sure you are able to turn on Hyper-V/AMD-V settings in the BIOS before purchasing a new laptop. 8GB of RAM or more is recommended.
End-of-Course Outcomes: Create a complex network with multiple layers of access and security; provide routine maintenance; implement troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures.
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".
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.
A >90, B = 80 to 89, C = 70 to 79, D = 60 to 69, F < 60
Final Exam (or Server+ Certification) 20%
Participation and Attendance 10%
Team Presentation 10%
Team Project 20%
Chapter Work 20%
Individual Project 20%
The purpose of this course is to prepare students to successfully pass the Server + certification – successfully taking this exam prior to the final 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.
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.
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.
Instructor: Alex Arce
Fall I 2021
Week 1 – Syllabus, Course Introduction, Chapters 1 & 2, Complete reading and Blackboard Exams by midnight the day before the next class period.
Week 2 – Chapters 3 & 4, Complete reading and Blackboard Exams by midnight the day before the next class period.
Week 3 – Chapter 5 & 6, Complete reading and Blackboard Exams by midnight the day before the next class period.
Week 4 - Chapters 7 & 8, Complete reading and Blackboard Exams by midnight the day before the next class period.
Week 5 – Chapters 9 & 10, Complete reading and Blackboard Exams by midnight the day before the next class period. --> Start Individual Projects, Pick Teams, and Start Team Projects
Week 6 --Chapter 11 & 12, Complete reading and Blackboard Exams by midnight the day before the next class period.
Week 7 – Individual Project Presentations Due in Class
Week 8 – Team Project Presentations Due in Class
Final Exam Due before Team Presentations (or passing Server+ Exam)
Material to be covered is subject to change.
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.
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
August 23: Fall Classes Begin
August 30: Census Day (Administrative Drop for Non-Attendance)
September 6: Labor Day (College Closed)
September 10: General Assembly (Many College Offices Closed after Noon)
October 5: Last Day to Withdraw
October 14: Last Day of Fall 1 Classes
October 18-22: Fall Break
October 25: Fall 2 Classes Begin
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