Draughons Junior College Nashville

Syllabus and Course Outline Course Title: NSA152 CompTIA Network + Training

Course Schedule: Wednesday nights from 6:00pm until 9:40pm

Instructional Contact Hours: 44

Lecture Hours: 44

Lab Hours: None

Academic Credits Awarded: 4 Quarter Credits

Lab Requirements: None

Instructor: Stefen Brock

Instructor Contact Information: 615-260-7265 Sbrock1@comcast.net

Classroom Site: http://brockcomputerclass.wikispaces.com

Class Description: This course is designed for students to obtain the skills needed to implement and support basic networking and Microsoft networks. This class will go in depth about basic networking topology such as routers, hubs, repeaters, switches, and network wiring. An emphasis will be taught on real world issues. This course will allow individuals to gain knowledge necessary to successfully complete the CompTIA Network+ exam (exam NK-N10-003).

Prerequisite: Processing/Word Core, CIS105

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Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course, students will be able to: Identify networking media and topologies Describe networking protocols and standards Explain network implementation Describe networking support procedures

Course Text: Network + Certification Pkg, ISBN# 0-536-18161-6

Instructional Methods: Learning activities are designed to foster the attainment of the course objectives. Classroom computer exercises, and lectures as well as weekly computer assignments outside of the classroom will all serve to enhance a student’s skills. Requirements for Successful Completion and Evaluation240 Points Participation & Attendence110 Points Homework400 Points Exams200 Points Final

Total Points 950

Grade: Earned Points/Total Points Grading Scale A: 90-100; B: 80-89; C: 70-79; D: 65-69; F: below 65

Tutoring Hours: Please see schedule in the LRC. All others by appointment.

LRC Information: Hours 7:45 AM-9:30PM Mon-Thurs 7:45AM – 6:00 PM Fri and Sat

Students with Special Needs: Any student who requires special accommodations should contact the instructor (during office hours) by no later than the second class meeting.

The Pacific Institute (TPI) Element: Daily WIIFM’s (What’s In It For Me) The instructor will use examples throughout each meeting to relate the class content to the student’s career field and everyday life.

Participation/Professionalism: A great deal of this class involves the student participating in and developing his/her own success strategy. Students are strongly encouraged to be here for every class. Participation and Professionalism constitutes 20% of each student’s final grade. In order to receive full credit in this category, a student must be present and participate in all sanctioned class activities for the entire class time.

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Attendance Policy: As the principles of personal responsibility are at the foundation of this curriculum, a no fault attendance policy is in place for this class. The instructor will not decide if a student's absence from class is warranted. It is, however, the responsibility of the student to notify the instructor in advance of any and all absences for which the student wishes make up privileges. Any incidences where the instructor does not receive notification will be treated as a NO CALL/ NO SHOW. *NOTE: Letters from Doctors or Employers will not change this policy!

Internet Usage: There is to be no internet surfing during class unless instructed by the instructor.

Tardiness: Students arriving more than 20 minutes late or leaving early are responsible for notifying the instructor for the purposes of proper documentation.

Late Work: All assignments are due on the instructor’s desk at the beginning of each class period. Students will be allowed to turn in no more than two assignments beyond the due date. The first late assignment will be assessed a 25% penalty per day late. The second late assignment will be assessed a 50% penalty per day late.

Exams: Students can take up to one make-up exam with prior approval. Exam will be assessed a 20% penalty.

Dress: In accordance with the Student Handbook, students are required to dress in attire appropriate for a college classroom, and are to refrain from wearing clothing that might be considered “distracting” to others in the classroom. In addition, the curriculum has assignments in which a student’s professional appearance will be evaluated as part of the overall grade of the assignment

Decorum: The following are some behaviors inappropriate for a college classroom: *sleeping in class *children in class *unauthorized visitors *rude behavior * interrupting speakers *profane language

Cell phones: Cell phones provide no educational benefit to students or instructors, but have proven to be a major distraction in class. Therefore, cell phones should only interrupt class in the case of extreme emergency to human life or limb. Students receiving emergency cell phone calls will be immediately dismissed to handle any such emergencies.

All cell phones must be on vibrate and must be placed on top of desk during exams.

Academic Dishonesty: Plagiarism is defined as an act or instance of stealing or passing off the ideas or words of another as one’s own, or to use a creative production without crediting the source. Incidences of academic dishonesty will result in severe penalty up

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to and including a failing grade for the course, as well as being noted on the student’s permanent record. Additional incidences of academic dishonesty could result in a student’s permanent expulsion from Draughons Junior College.

Student Compliant/Grievance Procedure: A student may file a formal complaint by completing a complaint form designed for this purpose. A copy of this form is available from the Student Service Coordinator. The complete from must be signed, dated, and returned to the Student Services Coordinator. The complaint will be forwarded to the Director of Education for follow-up. A copy of the resolved or unresolved complaint is discussed with the Campus Director for final resolution. For student complaints or grievances not settled at the institutional level, the student may contact the Kentucky State Board of Proprietary Education, P.O. Box 1360, Frankfort, KY 406602. Students on all campuses may also contact the Accrediting Counsel for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS), 750 First Street, NE, Suite 980, Washington, DC 20002-4241

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Course Outline:

Meeting Topics AssignmentsWeek 1 Introduction To

Network+ Network Fundamentals

Understanding Networking, Servers & Clients

Week 2 Building a Network with OSI

Week 3 Ethernet Basics Modern Ethernet Non-Ethernet Networks

Token Ring, Local Ring Topology

Week 4 Network Interface Cards Installing NICs, Ethernet NICs, Token Ring NICs, Connectors

Week 5 Structured Cabling Cable Basics, Hubs, Switches, Backbones

Week 6 Dealing with the Physical Installing Physical Networks, Installing Cable, Making Connections, Testing Cable RunsDiagnostics and Repair of Physical Cabling, Toners

Week 7 Protocols NetBEUI, IPX/SPX, AppleTalk, DLC, Installing & Troubleshooting Network Protocols

Week 8 TCP/IP History of TCP/IP, IP, Converting IP Addresses, DNS, DHCP, WINS, TCP, UDP, NetBIOS

Week 9 Network Operating Systems

Network OS Features, Roles, Security, Microsoft Windows, Novell NetWareUnix, Linux, Mac OS

Week 10 Resources Permissions, Sharing Resources, Accessing Shared Resources, Access Errors

Week 11 Final (Instructor reserves the right to change class agenda at any point and time.)

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Initials_____ I have received a complete copy of my own of the syllabus for course NSA152 ____ I understand the correct contact information is important and agree to provide it and advise my instructor and the school (Separately)if it changes

______ I understand the grading system and understand anytime during the course I can ask the instructor where I stand Academically,

______ I understand in the event of my absence I should always call the school and if I want to know what I missed to contact the instructor thru email

______ I understand the importance of my attendance, that my attendance can affect my grade

______ I have been asked that even though the classrooms may or may not have internet connectivity that I do not check email, surf, download , or play games on the computers during class times

______ I understand if I miss a exam I have one week to make up that exam or I will receive a 0 for that grade

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