CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks Syllabus for 2023-2024
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Office Hours

By Appointment 

Course Information

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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

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Tutoring for Success applies to any student whose overall performance in the course falls below 75%. The instructor will create the task in the Student Engagement Portal (Watermark) to direct the student to the appropriate tutoring service, which may be faculty- or SI-led, discipline-specific, and/or general. The tutoring service assigned, the due date for when the tutoring must be completed, and the amount of tutoring required are at the discretion of the instructor. Additionally, the task will alert the student’s success team. Students who do not fulfill the assigned tutoring task may be subject to program- and course-specific penalties that could result in a grade reduction and/or in not being allowed to progress in the course until the tutoring requirement has been satisfied.

Administrative Drop Policy

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

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Students who wish to withdraw from a course must complete all steps indicated on the Academic Withdrawal Request form by the course withdrawal deadline.

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Course

ITCC-1314-004 CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks

Prerequisites

Pre-requisite or Co-requisite: CPMT 1351

Course Description

This course covers networking architecture, structure, and functions; introduces the principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentas of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations to provide a foundation for the curriculum. 

Student ResourcesStudent Resources Website

Department Expectations

In this course, you are expected to read all assigned materials and agree to abide by the rules and guidelines presented in the department academic integrity policy; by submitting an assignment, you acknowledge this policy. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VG1NSpxZzc8HDz_ElcnwYALIMYy-tCSl/view?usp=drive_link

Occupational License Disclaimer

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.

Hours

(3 sch; 2 lec, 4 lab)

Class Type

Hybrid

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Cengage Unlimited Access Required: This class requires the Cengage Unlimited Access code and can be purchased from the Bookstore. The access code will include your online book.

Top of Form

Network+ Guide to Networks

by Jill West

9th Edition | Copyright 2022

Supplies

  • Access to PC Computers are available in the CIS Department at Amarillo College.
  • Reliable Access to Internet.
  • CompTIA Network+ exam voucher. Optional. These can be purchased at a discounted rate using the instructions in your Blackboard course.

Student Performance

DESCRIPTION OF COURSE (as in catalog):

This course is designed to meet the needs of students and professionals who are interested in mastering fundamental, vendor-independent networking concepts. Knowing how to install, configure, and troubleshoot a computer network is a highly marketable and exciting skill. This course introduces the fundamental building blocks that form a modern network, such as hardware, topologies, and protocols, along with an introduction to the OSI model. It then provides in-depth coverage of the most important concepts in contemporary networking, such as TCP/IP, Ethernet, wireless transmission, virtual networks, cloud computing, segmentation, security, and troubleshooting.

You will be prepared to select the network design, hardware, and software that best fits your environment. You will also have the skills to build a network from scratch and maintain, upgrade, troubleshoot, and manage an existing network. Finally, you will be well-prepared to pass CompTIA’s Network+ N10-008 certification exam.

Through hands-on activities and case projects, you will be able to apply networking concepts you learn to real world scenarios. Readings, labs, and videos all support the readings and “In the News” assignments encourage students to stay current.

Those seeking to pass the CompTIA Network+ certification exam will find the course approach and content especially helpful. All Network+ N10-008 exam objectives are covered in the course.

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

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 all of the test in question.

Any action that comprises 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.

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:

       

The final grade will be computed as follows:

Final Exam - Cengage Post Assessment

15%

Cengage Chapter Exams and Labs                      

50%

In-Class Labs

20%

Attendance

15%

A = 90 to 100, B = 80 to 89, C = 70 to 79, D = 60 to 69, F = Below 60

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 a 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.

The purpose of this course is to prepare students to successfully pass the CompTIA Network+ certification – successfully taking this exam (N10-008) prior to the Final Exam can be used as a replacement grade for the Final Exam.  Passing the exam 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

 
  1. Check your email daily.  The email address used by your instructor is the @amarillocollege.com email issued to each AC student.
  2. Complete assignments by the scheduled date/time.  There is a "no late work" policy, except in extreme circumstances.
  3. 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 Cengage.  Excessive absence and lack of participation may result in failure of the course.
  4. 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.
  5. Your instructor, James Crafton, can be contacted by email through the course in Blackboard. If Blackboard is not available, please email jlcrafton@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.
  6. Emails are typically answered within 24 hours. If you do not receive a response within that time-frame, please resend your message as a reminder.

Calendar

CCNA 1: Introduction to Networking
Hybrid Delivery

James Crafton – Instructor

Phone: 806.471.0754 , Email: jlcrafton@actx.edu

Note: This is NOT an online class, and participation in this class is a requirement for the course. 

Complete assignments by the scheduled date/time. Late work is not accepted without written permission from your instructor prior to the due date. All work due in Cengage MindTap has a late policy of:

You have 5 days to complete the assignment after the due date and a 10% late penalty will be applied to your grade. After the 5 days, the assignment will not be available.

Week 1

  • Cengage Course Orientation: Check Your Understanding: Live Virtual Machine Lab Pre-Requisite
  • Cengage Knowledge Check: CompTIA Network+ N10-008 Pre-Assessment Quiz
  • Read: Module 01 Introduction to Networking, Complete Live Virtual Machine Labs, In-Class Labs, Complete Module 01 Quiz   
  • Read: Module 02 Infrastructure and Documentation, Complete Live Virtual Machine Labs, In-Class Labs, Complete Module 02 Quiz 

Week 2

  • Read: Module 03 Addressing, Complete Live Virtual Machine Labs, In-Class Labs, Complete Module 03 Quiz

Week 3

  • Read: Module 04 Protocols, Complete Live Virtual Machine Labs, In-Class Labs, Complete Module 04 Quiz
  • Read: Module 05 Cabling, Complete Live Virtual Machine Labs, In-Class Labs, Complete Module 05 Quiz

Week 4

  • Read: Module 06 Wireless Networking, Complete Live Virtual Machine Labs, In-Class Labs, Complete Module 06 Quiz
  • Read: Module 07 Network Architecture, Complete Live Virtual Machine Labs, In-Class Labs, Complete Module 07 Quiz

Week 5

  • Read: Module 08 Segmentation, Complete Live Virtual Machine Labs, In-Class Labs, Complete Module 08 Quiz

Week 6

  • Read: Module 09 Wide Area Networking, Complete Live Virtual Machine Labs, In-Class Labs, Complete Module 09 Quiz
  • Read: Module 10 Risk Management, Complete Live Virtual Machine Labs, In-Class Labs, Complete Module 10 Quiz

Week 7

  • Read: Module 11 Security in Network Design, Complete Live Virtual Machine Labs, In-Class Labs, Complete Module 11 Quiz
  • Read: Module 12 Performance and Recovery, Complete Live Virtual Machine Labs, In-Class Labs, Complete Module 12 Quiz

Week 8

  • Final Exam: 
    CompTIA Network+ N10-008 Post-Assessment Quiz

Additional Information

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

August 21:                  Fall 1 classes begin
August 28:                  Census Day (Administrative Drop for Non-Attendance)
September 4:              Labor Day Holiday (AC Closed)
October 3:                   Last Day to Withdraw
October 12:                 Last Day of Course
October 13-22:            Fall Break @ Amarillo College
October 23:                 Fall 2 classes begin

TECHNOLOGY & COMPUTING ISSUES
  • Computer Services Center: Located within the AC Bookstore, trained staff will diagnose computer-related issues and repair problems on a fee-for-service basis. Laptop rentals are also available. Visit the Computer Services Center website for additional details: https://www.actx.edu/bookstore/computer-service-center.
  • Student & Faculty Help Center: Located in the Underground below the Ware Student Commons, the Help Center provides technical support to students and faculty. The Help Center offers assistance in logging into AC Connect, Blackboard, resetting passwords, and general computing and software questions. Visit the Student & Faculty Help Center website at https://www.actx.edu/ctl/helpcenter.
COURSE ASSISTANCE
  • Tutoring: A variety of options are available when you need a little extra help in a course (online, walk-in, one-on-one). Visit the Tutoring website at https://www.actx.edu/tutoring/.
  • DisAbility Services: DisAbility Services helps students by providing necessary accommodations for course success and facilitating access to all services and programs at Amarillo College. Visit the DisAbility Services website at https://www.actx.edu/disability/.
  • Learn about using AC Connect (Blackboard) and using features of our course by reviewing the following tutorials:
    • Blackboard On-Demand Learning Center for Students
      • Topic list: https://help.blackboard.com/Learn/Student
      • Videos: http://ondemand.blackboard.com/students.htm
    • AC Connect Student Resources
      • https://www.actx.edu/ctl/ac-connect-student-resources
PERSONAL ISSUES
  • Advocacy & Resource Center: The Advocacy & Resource Center is located on the first floor of Ware Student Commons. A variety of resources are available in the areas of social services, a food pantry, a clothing closet, and adult student programs. Visit the Advocacy & Resource Center website at http://www.actx.edu/arc/advocacy-and-resource-center.
  • Counseling Center: At the Counseling Center, students and counselors work together to develop more personal awareness and the skills needed to overcome barriers to success. All services are free and confidential. Visit the Counseling Center website at https://www.actx.edu/counseling/index.php.
  • Legal Clinic: The Legal Clinic is a free, walk-in clinic assisting enrolled AC students on various legal issues including family law, immigration, probate, landlord-tenant issues, and general legal matters. Visit the Legal Clinic website at https://www.actx.edu/legalstudies/legal-student-intership

Syllabus Created on:

08/17/23 8:20 PM

Last Edited on:

08/17/23 8:31 PM