SOUTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE School of Business Dowagiac, Michigan COURSE SYLLABUS Fall 2012 COURSE TITLE: Networking Essentials COURSE NO: ISYS 271 CREDITS/CONTACTS: Credit Hours: 3 Lecture/Lab hours/weekly: 3 SECTION NO: 2502/1175 INSTRUCTOR: Mr. Randy Flory Email: rflory@swmich.edu Room: Wood 421 Wednesday 6:00 9:10 PM Office Hours: Mon/Wed 3:30 6:00 Fri Appointment Only Phone: 269.782.1377 PREREQUISITE: Computer competency or a minimum grade of C in ISYS 110, concurrent enrollment allowed; and READ 100 or satisfactory test score, concurrent enrollment allowed. COURSE DESCRIPTION: Knowing how to install, configure, and troubleshoot a computer network is a highly marketable and exciting skill. This course first introduces the fundamental building blocks that form a modern network, such as protocols, topologies, hardware, and network operating systems. It then provides in-depth coverage of the most important concepts in contemporary networking, such as TCP/IP, Ethernet, wireless transmission, and security. The course will prepare you to select the best network design, hardware, and software for your environment. You will also have the skills to build a network from scratch and maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot an existing network. TOPICS COVERED: An Introduction to Networking Networking Standards and the OSI Model Transmission Basics and Networking Media Introduction to TCP/IP Protocols Topologies and Ethernet Standards Network Hardware, Switching, and Routing Wide Area Networks
Wireless Networking Network Operating Systems In-Depth TCP/IP Networking Virtual Networks and Remote Access Network Security Voice and Video Over IP Troubleshooting Network Problems Ensuring Integrity and Availability Network Management TEXTBOOK REQUIRED: Tamara Dean, Network+ Guide to Networks, 6th Edition. Course Technology - Cengage Learning, 2010, ISBN-13: 9781133608196 Test Out - LabSim Network+ ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: USB drive METHOD OF INSTRUCTION: EVALUATION METHOD: Students are expected to read the textbook. Class discussion, questioning, lecture, group activities, audio visual materials, and whiteboard presentations will be used. Various assignments will be given. Students will be evaluated on test and quiz scores, homework assignments, and class participation. It is very important to do the homework assignments therefore a considerable number of points are assigned to encourage the completion of homework assignments on time. The Subjective Evaluation is made on the basis of class and group participation and attendance. Absolutely no late homework will be accepted! Grade Composition: zes 14 x 15 pts 210 pts Review Questions 15 x 10 pts 150 pts Case Projects 15 x 22 pts 330 pts LabSim 10 x 10 pts 100 pts Final Exam Participation/Attendance TOTAL 150 pts 60 pts 1000 pts GRADING SCALE:
The following grading scale will be in effect for this course: 93-100% = A 90-92% = A- 87-89% = B+ 83-86% = B 80-82% = B- 77-79% = C+ 73-76% = C 70-72% = C- 67-69% = D+ 63-66% = D 60-62% = D- 0-59% = F NOTE: A C- is not a C and will not meet prerequisite requirements and will not transfer to many colleges and universities. ATTENDANCE POLICY: TESTING POLICY: It is expected that students will attend all classes. Class presentations and discussions provide information that will be included in tests and homework assignments. Group quizzes and exams cannot be made up. A portion of the Subjective Evaluation will be made on attendance and participation. Students are expected to take all tests, quizzes, and the final exam as scheduled. Students who are ill must contact the instructor prior to class, via phone, voice mail, email, or leave a message with the school. A make-up examination must be scheduled by the end of business on the testing date. Final exams must be taken during the scheduled final exam days. The instructor reserves the right to determine whether a make-up test will be given and the format of the testing method. A reduction in points of one letter grade will be applied if a makeup quiz is allowed. OTHER COURSE EXPECTATIONS: Come prepared for class. Assignments are due per the syllabus or as stated in class. It is expected that reading assignments will be completed prior to the first class meeting of the week. If absent, it is the student s responsibility to find out what was missed and get notes from a classmate. Assignments and examples will be given and discussed during class meetings. Any changes to the outline will be announced in class. This is a tentative outline and is subject to change. Because of the cumulative nature of this course, it is necessary that students budget their time wisely and keep abreast of all assignments. Some assignments might require a considerable amount of time to complete.
ACCEPTABLE USE OF PERSONAL COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY: All cell phones, laptops, and other technological devices not required for class must be turned off and may not be brought out during class. Your instructor will make every effort to identify devices, software, and necessary protocols for usage throughout the course. In all cases, utilizing devices that detract from a productive classroom experience is unacceptable and will not be permitted. If you are expecting an urgent call, please alert the instructor at the beginning of class and exit the classroom prior to answering. If you are found to be in violation of these policies, you may be asked to leave during that class session; multiple violations may be referred to the appropriate Dean for disciplinary action. Your instructor has the right to modify this policy to meet the needs of the course. STUDENT FEED BACK POLICY: The full-time and adjunct faculty in the School of Business makes every effort to get students feedback as quickly as possible. Our policy is that test scores will be returned within one week. Homework will be returned within one week of the date which it was due. Projects will be returned within two weeks of the date they were due. Faculty will return student telephone calls or e-mails within two business days. Student correspondence via e-mail or telephone must be in a professional format. HONESTY POLICY: Cheating, plagiarizing or copying other students work will absolutely not be tolerated at Southwestern Michigan College. Any student found cheating or plagiarizing material in any manner will be assigned a failing semester/session grade in this course. A second such incident while at SMC could result in suspension or expulsion from the institution. A student found in violation of this section of the syllabus will not be allowed to drop this course. Additional detail regarding cheating and/or plagiarism may be found elsewhere in this syllabus. For more detailed information consult the SMC Student Code of Conduct. NOTICE: Information in this syllabus was to the best knowledge of the instructor, considered correct and complete when distributed for use at the beginning of the semester. The instructor, however, reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of Southwestern Michigan College, to make changes in course content or instructional techniques. PROFESSIONALISM POLICY Students will be asked to present themselves in a positive and professional manner inside the classroom. The entire department will be requiring this of students in order to begin to prepare them for the workplace. Students should think of their classes as a job. TARDY - Students may not be allowed in class after the start of class. It will be up to the instructors to allow them into class at a break. Points may be deducted for tardiness. ATTIRE Students should refrain from wearing revealing or tight clothing, hats, or other attire that
would not be allowed in a normal professional business setting. CELL PHONES & PAGERS All cell phones should be turned off before entering the classroom. Absolutely no calls should be taken during class time unless pre-approved. VOCABULARY Students should refrain from swearing or using unprofessional language in the classroom. Also, a professional vocabulary should be adopted and used in class as they progress in their college careers. WEAPONS No weapons should be brought to class. OVERALL PROFESSIONALISM Students should begin to adapt an overall professional demeanor and attitude. DIVERSITY STATEMENT: It is the goal of the School of Business to embrace diversity, to recognize differences in race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religious or ethical values system, national origin, and political beliefs. The School of Business will create and sustain an environment that welcomes diverse populations. We will create a learning environment for students that truly enriches and enhances them personally and professionally by incorporating an understanding of and enhancing knowledge of diverse populations as part of our curriculum. CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR: Students are expected to assist in maintaining a classroom environment that is conducive to learning. In order to assure that all students have the opportunity to gain from time spent in class; students are prohibited from engaging in any form of distraction. Inappropriate behavior in the classroom shall result, minimally, in a request to leave class.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF ASSIGNMENTS Fall 2012 Week Topics Chapter Readings Exams 1 An Introduction to Networking Chapter 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Networking Standards and the OSI Model Chapter 1 Homework due Transmission Basics and Networking Media Chapter 2 Homework due Introduction to TCP/IP Protocols Chapter 3 Homework due and LS 1.0 due Topologies and Ethernet Standards Chapter 4 Homework and LS 2.0 due Network Hardware, Switching and Routing Chapter 5 Homework and LS 3.0 due Wide Area Networks Chapter 6 Homework and LS 4.0 due Wireless Networking Chapter 7 Homework and LS 5.0 due Network Operating Systems Chapter 8 Homework and LS 6.0 due In-Depth TCP/IP Networking Chapter 9 Homework and LS 7.0 due Virtual Networks and Remote Access Chapter 10 Homework and LS 8.0 due Network Security Chapter 11 Homework and LS 9.0 due Troubleshooting Network Problems Chapter 12 Homework and LS 10.0 due Ensuring Integrity and Availability & Network Management Chapter 13 Homework due Final Exam Chapter 14 & 15 Homework due Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14 & 15 Final Exam
CHOICES OF SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS... 1....ACCEPT SELF-RESPONSIBILITY, seeing themselves as the primary cause of their outcomes and experiences. 2....DISCOVER SELF-MOTIVATION, finding purpose in their lives by discovering personally meaningful goals and dreams. 3....MASTER SELF-MANAGEMENT, consistently planning and taking purposeful actions in pursuit of their goals and dreams. 4....EMPLOY INTERDEPENDENCE, building mutually supportive relationships that help them achieve their goals and dreams (while helping others to do the same). 5....GAIN SELF-AWARENESS, consciously employing behaviors, beliefs, and attitudes that keep them on course. 6....ADOPT LIFE-LONG LEARNING, finding valuable lessons and wisdom in nearly every experience they have. 7....DEVELOP EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE, effectively managing their emotions in support of their goals and dreams. 8....BELIEVE IN THEMSELVES, seeing themselves capable, lovable, and unconditionally worthy as human beings. STRUGGLING STUDENTS... 1....see themselves as Victims, believing that what happens to them is determined primarily by external forces such as fate, luck, and powerful others. 2....have difficulty sustaining motivation, often feeling depressed, frustrated, and/or resentful about a lack of direction in their lives. 3....seldom identify specific actions needed to accomplish a desired outcome. And when they do, they tend to procrastinate. 4....are solitary, seldom requesting, even rejecting offers of assistance from those who could help. 5....make important choices unconsciously, being directed by self-sabotaging habits and outdated life scripts. 6....resist learning new ideas and skills, viewing learning as fearful or boring rather than as mental play. 7....live at the mercy of strong emotions such as anger, depression, anxiety, or a need for instant gratification. 8....doubt their competence and personal value, feeling inadequate to create their desired outcomes and experiences.