ITNW-1313-0590 Syllabus

 

Course Title:

Computer Virtualization

Course Prefix & Number: 

:   ITNW-1313

Section Number: 0590

 

Semester/Year:

Summer/2021

 

Semester Credit Hours:

3

Lecture Hours: 32

 

Lab Hours: 32

 

Course Description (NCTC Catalog):

Implement and support virtualization of clients and servers in a networked computing environment. This course explores installation, configuration, and management of computer virtualization workstation and servers..                

Course Prerequisite(s): .

Required or Recommended Course Materials:

Required:

Course Title - Virtualization Essentials
ISBN: 9781616910914
Price - $75
Below is the purchase link for the course:

You will need an access to an image of Microsoft Windows 10, Ubuntu Desktop, and Ubuntu Server.

Optional Supplies                   

1 8 GB memory stick / USB thumb drive (Optional)

1 – Notebook

 INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:

Donnie Willis

Campus/Office Location:

Corinth Campus Room 320/Flower Mound Room 201

Telephone Number:

940-498-6285

E-mail Address:

drwillis@nctc.edu

 

OFFICE HOURS

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

 

Virtual Office Hours:

9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.

 

Virtual Office Hours:

9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.

 

 

Virtual Office Hours:

4:00 p.m. –

6:00 p.m.

 

Virtual Office Hours:

4:00 p.m. –

6:00 p.m.

 

Other times by Appointment.

 
Class Days F2F.
June 28, 2021
July 1, 2021
August 9, 2021
August 12, 2021

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog).

At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

 

Install and configure virtual machine managers

 

Create and network virtual machines and set priorities for accessing resources

 

Move and clone virtual machines

 

Ensure high availability for applications within virtual machines.

 

 

 GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements

Graded Course Elements

Percentage or Point Values

15

Lab Assignments

30

11

Classwork/ Tests/Quizzes

20

2

Discussions

20

1

 Final Exam

30

 

 

 

GRADING SCALE

 

A

>=90%

D   >=60%

 

B

 

>=80%

 

F   <60%

 

C

 

>=70%

 

 COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments)

 Week 1

Understanding Virtualization , Understanding Hypervisors,

Understanding Virtual Machines,

Download and Install Type 2 Hypervisor

 Week 2

Creating a Virtual Machine,

Install Windows on a Virtual Machine, Installing Ubuntu on a Virtual Machine

 Week 3

Managing CPU's for a Virtual Machine, Managing Memory for a Virtual Machine, 

 Week 4

Copying a Virtual Machine,

Managing Additional Devices in Virtual Machines, 

Week 5

Understanding Availability, Understanding Applications in a Virtual Machine.

 Week 6

Introduction to Cloud Computing

Building an EC2 Instance

 

Week 7

Managing Storage for a Virtual Machine, Managing Networking for a Virtual Machine

Week 8

Understanding AWS S3

Introduction to AWS IAM

 

 Week 9

Building an AWS VPC

Week 10

Final Exam Week

Program Capstone Requirements:

The capstone for the all Information Technology Certificates is a comprehensive program exam with a score of 70% or higher.  Exam must be scheduled with the Department Chair upon completion of a certificate.

 The capstone requirement for the all Information Technology AAS Degrees is a program specific course directly related to the degree.  This course may not be substituted and should be taken the last semester before graduation. You will find more information about the capstone course for your degree in the catalog.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered.  All absences are considered unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor.  It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member.  Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence.  Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work.  Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor.  A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam.  Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives.    Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)

Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is July 17, 2021.

DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).

Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc.  Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.

If you feel you have needs for services that the institution provides, please reach out to either Wayne Smith (940) 498-6207 or Yvonne Sandman (940) 668-4321.  Alternative students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 110 in Gainesville.

CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core) ________     

o         Communication

o         Mathematics              

o         Life and Physical Science

o         Language, Philosophy & Culture

o         Creative Arts

o         American History

o         Government/Political Science

o         Social and Behavioral Sciences

o         Component Area Option

REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)

o            Critical Thinking

o           Communication

o           Empirical and Quantitative

o           Teamwork

o           Personal Responsibility

o           Social Responsibility

COURSE TYPE

o        Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)

o        Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course

o        WECM Course

STUDENT HANDBOOK

Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion.  Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty.  See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”. 

 Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:

  1. Discipline
  2. Academic suspension in accordance with College policy

 QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS

Name of Chair/Coordinator:

Susan Svane

Office Location:

Corinth Campus Room#232

Telephone Number:

940 498 6292

E-mail Address:

ssvane@nctc.edu

Name of Instructional Dean:

Debbie Huffman

Office Location:

Gainesville Campus Room

Telephone Number:

940 668-3357

E-mail Address:

dhuffman@nctc.edu

COVID-19 Specific Syllabi Statements Summer 2021

Syllabi statement regarding potential Conversion of Onsite Classes to Online/Remote Format: North Central Texas College students should be aware that in the event of a college closure due to COVID-19 or other health related crisis, onsite classes will be converted to an online/remote format. Students should plan ahead to ensure they have access to the computer equipment (either PC, MAC, or tablet), webcam, and internet connectivity to continue their classes in an online/remote format. Please read all your official North Central Texas College student emails as the transition from onsite to online/remote might require a reorganization in your personal situation. Students will be granted a 72-hour transition and grace period. Online classes will continue as scheduled without disruption. Wear a mask, stay safe, and contact your Instructor as the situation arises. These policies and procedures were updated on June 2, 2021 and are subject to change as conditions change.

Syllabi Statement Regarding Face Coverings: Per the North Central Texas College guidance on face coverings on campus, in the instructional setting, faculty and students are not required to wear face coverings, such as masks or face shields. In May, Texas Governor Gregg Abbott released an Executive Order prohibiting Government entities from mandating the use of masks. As a political subdivision of the State of Texas, NCTC will follow the Governor’s Executive Order for Government entities and effective immediately NCTC is no longer mandating the use of masks while on campus. This order does not mean that you cannot choose to wear a mask, rather it is no longer allowed to be mandated. These policies and procedures were updated on May 19, 2021 and are subject to change.

Return to Standard Attendance Protocol for Face-to-Face Meetings: We recently faced an unprecedented situation in which all of us had to be flexible and make prudent decisions in the best interest of our families, our campus, and our community. In light of this, North Central Texas College is temporarily establishing the requirement that faculty keep records of student attendance for face-to-face course meetings as well as a documented seating chart. In addition, students who are sick or need to quarantine should not attend classes. Students will not be required to provide formal documentation from a health care provider and will not be penalized for COVID-19 related absences when proper notification to campus health officials is made in accordance with the guidelines stated below.

Faculty will:

  • Notify students about important course information and delivery changes through Canvas and campus email.

Students should:

  • Provide notification to campus officials if they have tested positive for COVID-19 or have to quarantine so we can confirm reported absence with instructors, monitor, and assist the campus community.
  • Notify instructors in advance of the absence.
  • Connect with that class through Webex if the class session is being transmitted in a hybrid fashion.
  • Keep up with and/or make up missed classwork or assignments.
  • Submit assignments digitally through Canvas or other means as announced by your instructor.
  • Work with their instructors to reschedule exams, labs, and other critical academic activities described in the course syllabus.
  • Check Canvas and campus email daily to receive important announcements pertaining to the course.

During the summer 2021 semester, faculty with face-to-face meetings will establish assigned seating/work stations to facilitate roll-taking, and, if necessary, contact tracing. Additionally, we ask all members of the College community to be attentive to their health, and safeguard others, by following the CDC’s guideline to “stay home when you are sick.” You should stay home if you have symptoms. More information on what to do if you are sick is available at the CDC’s website.

Additional NCTC information is available at http://www.nctc.edu/coronavirus/index.html