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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS   The North Central Texas College (NCTC) Course Syllabus provides the following as required by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB): (1) a brief description of the course including each major course requirement, assignment and examination; (2) the learning objectives for the course; (3) a general description of the subject matter of each lecture or discussion; and (4) any required or recommended readings.  Contact information for the instructor is also provided. The Course Syllabus also provides institutional information to indicate how this course supports NCTC’s purpose and mission. Information specific to a particular section of the course will be included in the Class Syllabus and distributed to enrolled students.
Course Title: Network+
Course Prefix & Number:    ITNW1358		Section Number:  380	Term Code: 181F
Semester Credit Hours:        3		Lecture Hours:         32	Lab Hours:   32
Course Description (NCTC Catalog):   Assists individuals in preparing for the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) Network+ certification exam and career as a network professional.
Course Prerequisite(s):
Course Type:   o - Academic General Education Course (from Academic Course Guide Manual but not in NCTC Core)   o- Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course   n - WECM Course
Name of Instructor:	Ervin Frenzel
Campus/Office Location:	Online – please contact me via email or phone
Telephone Number:	806-570-7658
E-mail Address:	efrenzel@nctc.edu

 

 

Name of Chair/Coordinator:	Susan Svane
Office Location:	IT Career Connection Center
Telephone Number:	940-498-6438
E-mail Address:	SSvane@nctc.edu

REQUIRED OR RECOMMENDED COURSE MATERIALS

 

Required:

MindTap® Computing, 1 term (6 months) Instant Access for Dean/Andrews/West's Network+ Guide to Networks , 8th Edition

 

Jill West; Tamara Dean; Jean Andrews
ISBN-10: 1-337-56933-X
ISBN-13: 978-1-337-56933-0

Required: Access Code – Lab Connection – this entire class is based upon access to the MindTap program.

 

GRADING CRITERIA

 

# of Graded Course Elements	Graded Course Elements	Percentage or Points Values
12	Homework (lowest grade dropped)	25% of grade
21	Lab-work (lowest 2 grades dropped)	25% of grade
12	Quizzes (lowest grade dropped)	25% of grade
4	Exams	25% of grade

 

 

GRADING SCALE

 

A	>=90%	D                     >=60%
B	>=80%	F                     <60%
C	>=70%

 

 

My contact information is available and if you are experiencing difficulty with any portion of this course, contact me immediately – I cannot help if I do not know there is a problem.  Additional assistance is available on an as needed basis.  I am available through email but may take longer to respond, if the contact is critical call me.  My phone is on from 0700 to 2000 daily, but I may not be available to answer a phone call immediately Sunday night through Wednesday afternoon at 4:30), I will return your call as soon as I can during this timeframe.  Typically that is after 4:30 pm (Monday through Thursday), I am available during the day on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Office Hours (online): Wednesday from 16:30 to 18:30

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

 

After completing this course student’s will know how to:

• Describe the basic components and characteristics of a network.
• Identify wired network-to-network connections.
• Install LAN wiring components.
• Differentiate between wired internetworking devices.
• Configure the TCP/IP communication protocols for a wired connection.
• Install wireless network components.
• Identify common security threats and mitigation techniques.
• Secure operating systems and network devices.
• Control access to the network.
• Monitor network resources.
• Troubleshoot the network.

 

Attendance is not taken in this online class, but you are expected to actively participate in the assignments and the graded discussion forums on a weekly basis. I also expect you to check your email everyday  M-F for any additional content.  I normally check emails on the weekends intermittently from Friday at 5:00 pm to Monday morning at 9:00 am.

A meetings can be held to help explain topics that might otherwise be confusing.  If you cannot attend you must let me know 2 hours prior to the meeting being held, otherwise I will expect to see you there.  Exams are not allowed to be turned in late (exam integrity).  Discussion questions are only allowed opened during the week in which they are due.

        Last Day to Withdraw: For the 2018 Fall I semester, the last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is September 27, 2018. If a student decides to officially drop this course, then it is the student’s responsibility to submit the required forms to the registrar. Students who cease attending and who do not complete a drop slip prior November 8, 2018 will earn a grade of “F”.

 

Labs are available from the first day of the semester until the 18^th of October, you can work ahead, but they will not be accepted after the due date.

 

 

 

CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA                                                                           

 

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

 

o           Critical Thinking

o           Communication

o           Empirical and Quantitative

o           Teamwork

o           Personal Responsibility

o           Social Responsibility

 

 

 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

 

 

 

EXAMS (Found under the weeks they are assigned) (Total 4):

1-3

4-6

7-9

10-12

Labs (Found under Chapter # Lab Manual for each chapter) (Total 21):

                Chapter 1

1. Foundation Teaching Lab 1.1: Layers of Network Communication and Number Systems Used with Computing
2. Foundation Teaching Lab 1-2: How IP Addresses Are Assigned and Used
3. Foundation Teaching Lab 1-3: Character-based Names and Protocols Used by Computers and Networks
4. Lab Manual 1-4: Network Two Computers
5. Lab Manual 1-5: Sabotage and Repair a Network Connection

 

Chapter 2

1. Lab Manual 2-1: Understand Elements of a Network

 

Chapter 3

1. Lab Manual 3-1: Clone a VM in Hyper-V and Share a Folder

 

Chapter 4

1. Lab Manual 4-1: Troubleshoot with Linux TCP/IP Utilities
2. Lab Manual 4-2: Examine Ethernet Frames in Wireshark

 

Chapter 5

1. Lab Manual 5-1: Inspect Cables
2. Lab Manual 5-3: Use Wireshark to Verify Secure FTP

 

Chapter 6

1. Lab Manual 6-1: Set Up a Wireless Router
2. Lab Manual 6-2: Secure a Wireless LAN
3. Lab Manual 6-3: Analyze a Public Wi-Fi Network

 

 

Chapter 7

1. Lab Manual 7-1: Compare Google and Amazon Cloud Offerings

 

Chapter 8

1. Lab Manual 8-1: Design a LAN using IPv4
2. Lab Manual 8-2: Create VLANs using IPv4 in Packet Tracer

 

Chapter 9

1. Lab Manual 9-1: Use Wireshark to Compare Security in Telnet and SSH

Chapter 10

1. Lab Manual 10-1: Physical Network Design For Security

Chapter 11

1. Lab Manual 11-1: Back up and Restore Cisco IOS Configurations using TFTP in Packet Tracer

Chapter 12

1. Capstone Lab 12-1: Technology Plan

 

Quizzes (Under Unit # Apply) (Total 12):

 

1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12

 

Homework for the chapter(s):

 

Everything else

 

Fall 2018 School Master Schedule

Event	Fall 2018	Fall 2018	Fall 2018	Winter
		1st 8-Week	2nd 8-Week	Mini-Mester
Registration Begins	16-Apr	16-Apr	16-Apr	16-Apr
Fourth of July Holiday Observed College Closed	4-Jul	4-Jul	4-Jul	4-Jul
Saturday Campus Hours (Gainesville & Corinth Campuses Only) 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM	August 18 & 25	August 18 & 25
Last Day of 100% Refund for Courses Dropped	26-Aug	26-Aug	21-Oct	16-Dec
Classes Begin	27-Aug	27-Aug	22-Oct	17-Dec
Labor Day Holiday College Closed	3-Sep	3-Sep
Official Date of Record	10-Sep	4-Sep	29-Oct	20-Dec
Last day to withdraw from a class with "W"	8-Nov	27-Sep	21-Nov	27-Dec
Thanksgiving Holiday College Closed	November 21-24		November 21-24
Classes Resume after Thanksgiving Holiday	26-Nov		26-Nov
Final Exams (see final exam schedule)	December 8-13	18-Oct	13-Dec	10-Jan
Commencement Ceremonies	14-Dec
Term Ends	14-Dec	19-Oct	14-Dec	10-Jan
Final Grades, Attendance Rosters & Grade Rolls due at Noon	15-Dec	20-Oct	15-Dec	12-Jan
Christmas & New Year’s Holiday	December 19 - Jan 2

Unit Competencies

 

I. Identify media used in network communications, distinguish among them, and determine how to use them to connect servers and clients in a network.

Performance Objectives: The student will:

1)    Define all media used in a network.

2)    Compare and contrast functionality of components.

3)    Demonstrate connectivity. Assessment:

Lab/Homework assignments

Quiz for each chapter

Exam covering textbook chapters.

 

II. Recognize the primary network architectures, identify their major characteristics, and determine which would be most appropriate for a proposed network.

Performance Objectives:

The student will:

1)    Identify and explain network topologies.

2)    Compare and contrast physical and logical topologies.

Assessment:

Lab/Homework assignments

Quiz for each chapter

Exam covering textbook chapters.

 

III. Determine how to implement and support the major networking components, including the server, operating system, and clients.

Performance Objectives: The student will:

1)    Identify major networking components.

2)    Describe networking Operating Systems. Assessment:

Lab/Homework assignments

Quiz for each chapter

Exam covering textbook chapters.

 

IV. Distinguish between Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs) and identify the components used to expand a LAN into a WAN Select quality PCs and constituent components based on performance and cost.

Performance Objectives: The student will:

1)    Identify LAN and WAN components.

2)    Compare and contrast components in LAN / WAN topologies. Assessment:

Lab/Homework assignments

Quiz for each chapter

Exam covering textbook chapters.

V. Determine how to implement connectivity devices in the larger LAN/WAN environment.

Performance Objectives: The student will:

1)    Define WAN connectivity devices.

2)    Compare devices with LAN equivalents. Assessment:

Lab/Homework assignments

Quiz for each chapter

Exam covering textbook chapters.

 

Workforce Education Program Elements (SCANS Skills)

 

The Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) conducted extensive research and interviews and determined that “workplace know-how” consists of two elements:  foundations skills and workplace competencies. Upon successful completion of the courses in this program, students will have demonstrated the following competencies:

 

(1) Foundation Skills

 

(a)   Basic Skills:  A worker must (i) read, (ii)write, (iii) perform arithmetic and mathematical operations, (iv) listen, and (v) speak effectively.

 

(b)  Thinking Skills: A worker must (i) think creatively, (ii) make decisions, (iii) solve problems, (iv)

visualize, (v) know how to learn, and (vi) reason effectively.

 

(c)   Personal Qualities:  A worker must display (i) responsibility, (ii) self-esteem, (iii) sociability, (iv) self- management, (v) integrity, and (vi) honesty.

 

(2)  Workplace Competencies

 

(a)   Resources:  A worker must identify, organize, plan, and allocate resources effectively.  This includes (i) time, (ii) money, (iii) material and facilities, and (iv) human resources.

 

(b)  Interpersonal Skills:  A worker must work with others effectively to (i) participate as a member of a team, (ii) teach others new skills, (iii) serve clients/customers, (iv) exercise leadership, (v) negotiate, and (vi) work with diversity.

 

(c)   Information:  A worker must be able to (i) acquire and use information, (ii) organize and maintain information, (iii) interpret and communicate information and (iv) use computers to process information.

 

(d)  Systems: A worker must understand complex interrelationships as in (i) understanding systems, (ii)

monitor and correct performance, and (iii) improve and design systems.

 

(e)    Technology:  A worker must be able to work with a variety of technologies, e.g. (i) select technology, (ii) apply technology, and (iii) maintain and troubleshoot equipment.

 

Student Rights & Responsibilities

 

NCTC Board policy FLB (Local) Student Rights and Responsibilities states that each student shall be charged with notice and knowledge of the contents and provisions of the rules and regulations concerning student conduct.  These rules and regulations are published in the Student Handbook published in conjunction with the College Catalog.

 

Other Pertinent Information

 

Contact Policy:

Email is the best way to communicate with me. To avoid any communication problems, all students will use Canvas to email me. Please put the following information in the email:
1. Your name: First Name Last Name
2. Class and section in the subject line: John Smith ITNW 1308
I will response to emails within 24 hours of receiving them on weekdays and within 48 hours on weekends.

Be sure to update your contact information on the course website. Students are required to check their email as well as the announcement section daily in case there are changes or important information that need to be communicated before class.

Even though your grades will be posted on the Canvas grade book, it is your responsibility to keep a record of your grades. Please give me at least two weeks to post your grades after the final due date of the assignment.

 

Dropping Courses:

 

If a student’s personal circumstances dictate that he or she needs to reduce his/her academic load, that student should confer with his/her advisor for assistance in adjusting the number of courses being taken.  A grade of “W” will be given to students who officially withdraw from a course, or “drop”, at least by Thursday of the 5th week of a Fall or Spring term (8 week course), or a proportional number of weeks

prior to the end of a flex-entry course or summer session (November 23, 2017).  Any drops after this will be made with the approval of the instructor and the Department Chair.

 

It is the student’s responsibility to initiate the action necessary to drop courses under the conditions outlined above.  This requires the completion of a petition for course drop form available in the Registrar’s Office on any NCTC Campus or by going to the NCTC website at www.nctc.edu and clicking on Admissions and Registration.  Choose the forms on-line option and follow directions for submission of form. This form must be submitted on or before the last day to drop with a “W” (see Academic Calendar in front of catalog for specific date) and it is not available until after the official date of record.

 

Prior to the official date of record, a student should go to the Registrar’s Office and complete the

required forms.

 

Students who register for courses are required to drop any courses they no longer wish to attend or a final grade will be assigned.  Instructors may drop students from courses for non-attendance by completing a petition for course drop.

 

Certificate Programs:

 

If you are planning to complete a certificate, you must take the competency exam prior to graduation. Contact Judy Archer at jarcher@nctc.edu within three weeks of graduation.

 

 

Scholastic Integrity

 

Scholastic dishonesty shall constitute a violation of college rules and regulations and is punishable as prescribed by Board policies. Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but not be limited to cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion. See the Student Handbook for more information.

 

Complaint Procedures

 

If the complaint involves a problem with an instructor, the student shall discuss the matter with the instructor before requesting a conference with the department chair… If the complaint involves a grade received, the student shall collect all tests, papers, daily assignments, class notes and other relevant material prior to the conference with the instructor in question. (See Student Handbook > Discussion of Complaint)

 

ADA Statement

 

North Central Texas College is committed to providing equal access to educational opportunities to its students with disabilities by providing assistance through “reasonable accommodations” and a variety of services and resources through the Special Populations Office. The College does not discriminate on

the basis of disabilities in admission or access to its programs. Students are responsible for notifying the office of their need for assistance at least two weeks prior to the beginning of a semester. Students with documented disabilities such as mobility, hearing or visual impairments, learning, and/or psychological disorders are eligible for services. The Special Populations Office on the Gainesville Campus is located in the Counseling/Testing Center room ASC 108 (next door to the bookstore). For assistance, call 940/668-

4216 ext. 344.

 

Civil Rights

 

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L.88-352), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (P.L. 92-318) and the Age Discrimination Act of 1978 (P.L. 92-256), North Central Texas College does not discriminate against or exclude from participation in any of its programs or activities, either in the student body or the staff, any person on the grounds of sex, race, color, religion, age, handicap, national origin, or veteran status.

 

Web Page

 

Visit the North Central Texas College web page for information on registration, financial aid, counseling/advising, and cost of tuition and fees. You will also find information on the catalog and

semester schedules as well as courses of study. You can keep up with what is happening on campus by checking the calendar of events and the sports news. The web has information on the library as well as links to other areas of interest. Check out our web page at  http://www.nctc.edu.

 

Additional content for this course may be found in your Canvas account. Please check there for updates and news.