ITNW-1335-0398 Syllabus

 

 

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Course Title:Information Storage and Management

 

Course Prefix & Number: 

:   ITNW-1335

Section Number: 398

 

Semester/Year:

Fall/2019

 

Semester Credit Hours:

3

Lecture Hours: M/ 6-10:20 p.m.

 

Lab Hours: Online

 

Course Description (NCTC Catalog):

An introduction to data storage-related technologies. Topics include data storage for cloud, Big Data, mobile, social media, and software-defined data centers. Provides a strong understanding of storage technologies and prepares students for advanced concepts, technologies, and processes.                                                       

Course Prerequisite(s): N/A

Required or Recommended Course Materials:

Required:

Computer access with broadband speed.

 Required: 

At least an 8GB Flash drive

 Option This Semester:

ISBN: 978-1-118-09483-9

 Optional Supplies                   

1 – 8Gb memory stick / USB thumb drive (Optional)

1 – Notebook

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:

Donnie Willis

Campus/Office Location:

Corinth Room: CO320/ Flower Mound Room 201

Telephone Number:

940 498-6285

E-mail Address:

drwillis@nctc.edu

 OFFICE HOURS

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Office Hours:

11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Flower Mound Campus Room 201

Virtual Office Hours:

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

Virtual Office Hours:

5:00 p.m. –

7:00 p.m.

Office Hours:

11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Flower Mound Campus Room 201

Virtual Office Hours:

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

Virtual Office Hours:

5:00 p.m. –

7:00 p.m..

Committee Meetings, Department, Technology Assessment, and Cyber-Security Club

Other times by Appointment.

  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:

 

Differentiate storage architectures and key data center elements

 

Explain the components of storage infrastructure including subsystems, RAID and intelligent storage systems

 

Demonstrate network technologies used in storage systems

 

Outline the benefits and components of Storage Area Networks (SANs); 

 

Adapt contingency plans for backup, replication and archiving

 

Evaluate information security requirements and recommend solutions; and

 

List SAN management issues and requirements.

 GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements

Graded Course Elements

Percentage or Point Values

5

Discussions

20

6

Labs

25

1

 Final Exams

35

14

Quizzes

20

 

 

 

 GRADING SCALE 

A

>=90%

D   >=60%

 

B

 

>=80%

 

F   <60%

 

C

 

>=70%

 

  COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments)

Lesson 1

 Introduction to Storage Management

Lesson 2

 Data Center Environment

Lesson 3

 Data Protection: RAID

Lesson 4

 Intelligent Storage Systems

Lesson 5

 Fibre Channel: Storage Area Network

Lesson 6

 IP SAN  and FCoE

Lesson 7

 Network-Attached Storage

Lesson 8

 Object-Based and Unified Storage

Lesson 9

 Introduction to Business Continuity

Lesson 10

 Backup and Archive

Lesson 11

 Local Replication

Lesson 12

 Remote Replication

Lesson 13

 Cloud Computing

Lesson 14

 Securing the Storage Infrastructure

Lesson 15

 Managing the Storage Infrastructure

 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 November 25, 2019.

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