CCNA 2: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials Syllabus for 2023-2024
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Instructor Information

Office Location

<p>R. E. Byrd Business Building 342</p>

Office Hours

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

 

 

Course Information

COVID-19 Protocols

Recording Policy

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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-1344-002 CCNA 2: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: ITCC 1314

Course Description

Describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in small networks and introduces wireless local area networks (WLAN) and security concepts; provides an in-depth understanding of how routers  and switches operate and are implemented in the LAN environment.

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

CCNAv7: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials

This book and corresponding labs are freely available online in your Cisco Networking Academy course at Netacad.com. You will receive login information from your instructor on the first day of class.

Supplies

Supplies Needed:

To successfully install and run Cisco Packet Tracer 8.2, the following system requirements must be met:

  • Cisco Packet Tracer 8.2 (64 bit):
    • Computer with one of the following operating systems: Microsoft Windows 10, 11 (64bit), Ubuntu 20.04, 22.04 LTS (64bit) or macOS 10.14 or newer.
    • amd64(x86-64) CPU
    • 4GB of free RAM
    • 1.4 GB of free disk space
       
  • Cisco Packet Tracer 8.2 (32 bit):    
    • Computer with one of the following operating systems: Microsoft Windows 10, 11 (32bit)
    • x86 compatible CPU
    • 2GB of free RAM
    • 1.4 GB of free disk space
  • For CCNA 7.0.2, Cisco Packet Tracer 8.2 64-bit is the minimum version for new activities and new PTSA to work properly
    • Cisco Packet Tracer requires authentication with your email and password when you first use it and for each new OS login session (See footnote 1 below)
    • For more information read the FAQ and view Tutorials
       
  • Reliable Access to High-Speed Internet

  • Spiral Notebook --> *Note taking will be a key to success in this course.

Student Performance

CCNA 7: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials (SRWE) covers the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in small networks and introduces wireless local area networks (WLAN) and security concepts. Students learn how to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches for advanced functionality using security best practices and resolve common issues with protocols in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks.

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

  • Configure VLANs and Inter-VLAN routing applying security best practices.
  • Troubleshoot inter-VLAN routing on Layer 3 devices.
  • Configure redundancy on a switched network using STP and EtherChannel.
  • Troubleshoot EtherChannel on switched networks.
  • Explain how to support available and reliable networks using dynamic addressing and first-hop redundancy protocols.
  • Configure dynamic address allocation in IPv6 networks.
  • Configure WLANs using a WLC and L2 security best practices.
  • Configure switch security to mitigate LAN attacks.
  • Configure IPv4 and IPv6 static routing on routers.

The 70-hour, instructor-led course is the 2nd of 3 courses in the Cisco CCNA 7 curriculum. The course includes activities using Packet Tracer, hands-on lab work, and a wide array of assessment types and tools

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 receive a 0 on an assignment; may be excluded from class with a grade of F; or, in flagrant cases, may be suspended from the College (see Student Rights and Responsibilities).

Students who give another student their files or allow another student to use their work are committing a violation of the Student Code of Conduct.  Students who engage in this unethical behavior risk being subject to disciplinary action in accordance with College policy.

The Faculty of the CIS Program reserve the right to ask a student to verify any portion of a test or assignment by reproducing any specific section or the entire test/assignment 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.

Grading Criteria

The final grade will be computed as follows:

Netacad Final Exam        

15%

Netacad Module Exams --> 1 lowest grade dropped                       

30%

Netacad Labs and Packet Tracers --> 2 lowest grades dropped

40%

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.

Attendance

  • All Week 1 assignments must be completed by Sunday of Week 1, to be considered Present in the course. Failure to complete all assignments by this date may lead to an administrative drop from the course.
  • 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

CCNAv7.02: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials

Chris George – Instructor

Cell: 806.679.3519 , Email: ChrisGeorge@actx.edu

Note: Students must complete packet tracers and chapter exams at home by Sunday before 10:00 PM before the next class meeting. All hands-on labs and module exams will be performed in class unless otherwise instructed. Late work will be graded at negative 5 points per day after due date. Late work will not be accepted after the 7th late day and will be recorded as a “zero” in the grade book. Exams cannot be made up unless previously approved by the instructor.

Week 1

  • Syllabus Review
  • Create Cisco Networking Academy Account
  • Discussion Introduce yourself in Blackboard 
  • Read Netacad Module 1 and 2
  • Complete Netacad Week 1 Packet Tracers

Week 2

  • Read Netacad Modules 3 and 4
  • Complete Netacad Week 2 Packet Tracers
  • In-Class 1.6.2 - Lab - Configure Basic Router Settings

Week 3

  • Read Netacad Modules 5 and 6
  • Complete Netacad Week 3 Packet Tracers
  • In-Class 3.4.6 - Lab - Configure VLANs and Trunking
  • In-Class Netacad Modules 1 - 4: Switching Concepts, VLANs, and InterVLAN Routing Exam
    • Complete Netacad Modules 1 - 4 Exam Wrapper in Blackboard
  • Submit Module Exam Corrections in Blackboard

Week 4

  • Read Netacad Modules 7 and 8
  • Complete Netacad Week 4 Packet Tracers
  • In-Class 6.4.2 - Lab - Implement EtherChannel
  • In-Class Netacad Modules 5 - 6: Redundant Networks Exam
    • Complete Netacad Modules 5 - 6 Exam Wrapper in Blackboard
  • Submit Module Exam Corrections in Blackboard

Week 5

  • Read Netacad Modules 9 and 10
  • Complete Netacad Week 5 Packet Tracers
  • In-Class 8.5.1 - Lab - Configure DHCPv6

    Week 6

    • Read Netacad Modules 11 - 13
    • In-Class Netacad Modules 7 - 9: Available and Reliable Networks Exam
      • Complete Netacad Modules 7 - 9 Exam Wrapper in Blackboard
    • Complete Netacad Week 6 Packet Tracers
    • Submit Module Exam Corrections in Blackboard

    Week 7 

    • Read Netacad Modules 14 - 16
    • Complete Netacad Week 7 Packet Tracers
    • In-Class 11.6.2 - Lab - Switch Security Configuration
    • In-Class Modules 10 - 13: L2 Security and WLANs Exam
      • Complete Netacad  Modules 10 - 13 Exam Wrapper in Blackboard
    • At-Home Netacad Modules 14 - 16: Routing Concepts and Configuration Exam
      • CompleteNetacad Modules 14 - 16 Exam Wrapper in Blackboard
    • Submit Module Exam Corrections in Blackboard

    Week 8

    • Take Netacad Practice Final - SRWE
    • Take Netacad Course Feedback
    • In-Class Netacad Comprehensive Final Exam

    Congratulations! You made it!

    Additional Information

    IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

    March 18:                      Spring-2 Classes Begin
    March 25:                      Census Day (Administrative Drop for Non-Attendance)
    March 29 - March 30:    Easter Holiday (AC Closed)
    April 8:                           Registration Opens / Summer 2024 / Fall 2024
    April 14:                         Honors Convocation @ Civic Center
    April 17:                         All Majors Job Fair
    April 30:                         Last Day to Withdraw
    May 9:                           Last Day of Course
    May 10:                         Commencement Ceremonies / Civic Center

    TECHNOLOGY & COMPUTING ISSUES

    • The Underground: AC's new student technology/collaboration lab in the basement of the Ware Student Commons on the Washington Street Campus:  http://www.actx.edu/underground
    • 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 on the first floor of 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 http://www.actx.edu/ctl/hours-of-operation.
    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/.
    • Writers' Corner: Writers' Corner offers one-on-one tutoring to review assignment requirements, provide constructive feedback, and guide students through all phases of the writing process. Writer’s Corner will not edit you work, but will help you get on the right path. Visit the Writer’s Corner website atathttpshttps://www.actx.edu/english/writerscornerwriterscorner.
    • DisAbility Services: DisAbility Services helps students by providing necessary accommodations for course success and to facilitate access to all services and programs at Amarillo College. Visit the DisAbility Services website at DisAbility Services helps students by providing necessary accommodations for course success and to facilitate 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:
    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, student and counselor 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-intershiplegalstudies/legal-student-intership.

     

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