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Course Title:

Network+

Course Prefix & Number: 

:   ITNW-1358

Section Number: 340

 

Semester/Year:

Spring/2019

 

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): N/A

Required or Recommended Course Materials:

Required:

TestOut Network Pro – English LabSim

ISBN # 978-1-935080-43-5

Academic price - $129

 

Required: Access Code – Test-Out

At least an 8GB Flash drive

 

 

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

Office Hours:

10:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m. – 4:00 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. –

8:00 p.m.

Office Hours:

10:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m. – 4:00 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. –

8:00 p.m.

 

Other times by Appointment.

 

 

 

 

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:

 

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

 GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements

Graded Course Elements

Percentage or Point Values

43

Section Assignments

10

43

Discussion Boards

10

43

Labs

30

2

Mid-Term and Final Exams

30

4

Quizzes

20

 

 

 

 

 

 

 GRADING SCALE 

A

>=90%

D   >=60%

 

B

 

>=80%

 

F   <60%

 

C

 

>=70%

 

  COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments)

Lesson 1

Network Basics

 

Lesson 2

Cables and Connectors

 

Lesson 3

Network Devices

 

Lesson 4

Ethernet

 

Lesson 5

IP Configuration

 

Lesson 6

Switch Management

 

Lesson 7 

Routing

 

Lesson 8

Firewalls

 

Lesson 9

Network Customization

 

Lesson 10

Wireless Networking

 

Lesson 11

Wide Area Networks (WAN)

 

Lesson 12

Network Policies and Procedures

 

Lesson 13

Network Security

 

Lesson 14

Network Hardening 

 

Lesson 15

Network Management

 

Lesson 16

Network Optimization

 

 

 

 

  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 April 4, 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