NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Course title: Network+
Course prefix, number, and section number: ITNW1358.0340
Semester/Year of course: Spring 2023
Semester start and end dates: January 17, 2023 – May 13, 2023
Modality (Face to face/Synchronous or Asynchronous online/Hybrid): Asynchronous online
Class meeting location, days, and times: Asynchronous online
Lab meeting location, days, and times: Asynchronous online
Semester credit hours: 3
Course description: Assists individuals in preparing for the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) Network+ certification exam and career as a network professional.
Course prerequisites: None
Required course materials:
Required – Cisco NetAcad is used for course content and to work the assignments. Once completed, your assignments MUST be submitted in Canvas for grading.
Name of instructor: William Hill
Office location: Corinth campus, room 202
Telephone number: 940-498-6463
E-mail address: whill@nctc.edu
Office hours for students: As posted in Canvas in the Cisco WebEx link or by appointment.
I reserve the right to change these office hours as needed. The office hours listed in the Cisco WebEx link in the Canvas course are the correct office. If none of these office hours work with your schedule, you may request an appointment.
SYLLABUS CHANGE DISCLAIMER
The faculty member reserves the right to make changes to this published syllabus if it is in the best interest of the educational development of this class. Any such changes will be announced as soon as possible in person and/or writing.
SUMMARY OF COURSE ASSIGNMENTS
List of graded assignments:
12 Packet Tracer Lab Assignments 25% of course grade
5 Unit Exams 15% of course grade
1 Packet Tracer Skills Assessment 40% of course grade
1 Final Exam 20% of course grade
Final grade scale:
A >= 90%, B >= 80%, C >= 70%, D >= 60%, and F < 60%
Late work policy:
No late work is accepted. There is no extra credit available. Your grade will be based on the above graded elements listed. There are no makeup assignments.
SEE CANVAS FOR THE COMPLETE COURSE CALENDAR, OUTLINE, DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF GRADED WORK, AND OTHER RELATED MATERIAL.
COURSE POLICIES
Academic Integrity Policy:
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion. Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:
1) The student will receive a failing grade of "0" on the assignment. If the assignment is within a group in which the lowest assignment is dropped, the assignment will not be able to count as a dropped score. It will count as part of the grade.
2) A "Scholastic Dishonesty Report Form" will be submitted regarding the incident
3) Student may be dropped from the course with a failing grade (letter grade of “F”)
Attendance Policy:
Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor. It is the student's responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgment 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. Students 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)
Withdrawal Policy:
A student may withdraw from a course on or after the official date of record. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate and complete a Withdrawal Request Form.
Last day to withdraw from the course with a “W” is:
Monday, April 3, 2023.
Student Learning Outcomes:
WECM End-of-Course Outcomes:
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Identify and define terminology, hardware, and software components of computer networks
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Utilize equipment, protocols, and topologies to differentiate between various network systems
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Demonstrate skills in installing network hardware, software, and cable
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Troubleshoot network connectivity
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Configure network protocols
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Install and configure network client software
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Class Communications:
I also expect you to check your email every day on M-F. I do not check emails on the weekends from Friday at 5:00 pm to Monday morning at 10:00 am.
Core Objectives:
Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical and Quantitative, Teamwork, Personal Responsibility, Social Responsibility
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