NET 110 Networking Concepts
Fall 2007
Class Meets: M-Th 8:30-9:20
Instructor: Nicole Thompson Office: Williams Cisco Lab Phone: 296-1563
Prerequisite: None Office Hours: M 10:25-12:25; T-Th 10:25-11:25
E-Mail: nthompson@jamessprunt.edu
Instructor Website: http://www.sprunt.com/VoTech/nicole/nicole.htm
Text: The Complete Guide to Networking and Network+, 2nd Ed., by Graves, Michael
The Complete Guide to Networking and Network+ Lab Manual
Other Materials: Flash drive
Course Description: This course introduces the networking field. Topics include network terminology and protocols, local-area networks, wide-area networks, OSI model, cabling, router programming, Ethernet, IP addressing, and network standards. Upon completion, students should be able to perform tasks related to networking mathematics, terminology, and models, media, Ethernet, subnetting, and TCP/IP Protocols.
Course Competencies:
The student will demonstrate an understanding of:
- the advantages, disadvantages, and characteristics of networks.
- how the OSI reference model is used.
- networking terminology
- the function of various network devices
- the proper techniques for making and testing twisted pair cables.
- the proper techniques for connecting networks using twisted pair cables.
- how to assign IP addresses.
- how to subnet and IP address.
- how to set-up and configure an Ethernet network in a star configuration.
- how to convert numbers from decimal to binary, binary to decimal, binary to hexadecimal, hexadecimal to binary, decimal to hexadecimal, and hexadecimal to decimal.
Course Methodology:
Lecture: The instructor will present information relevant to the course at all class meetings except for test days. Functions and proper procedures for equipment and software will be explained. Students will take notes to use when completing lab assignments.
Lab: Students will complete exercises to increase understanding of discussion topics. Completion of lab assignments may require time outside of class. The instructor will be available to provide assistance during lab time.
Tests: Tests will be given after each module. These tests will be given through the Cisco Academy website. Students will also be given a comprehensive final exam through the Academy and hands on final exam. All tests will normally be announced at least one week in advance. Therefore, no makeup tests will be given. A student who is absent on a test day will be given a zero (0) for that test. However, when determining the course grade, the lowest test grade will be dropped before averaging the test grades. If more than one test is missed zeroes (0) will be averaged for those tests. For extenuating circumstances a test may be taken at a time other than the class time only if arrangements are made in advance with the instructor. Missed tests MUST be taken before the class reviews the tests, which will normally be the next class day after the test.
Course Evaluation:
Final grades will be determined as follows:
Tests 50%
Labs 45%
Class Participation 5%
Class Participation: Your participation in class is a necessity. In order to comprehend computer concepts, it requires participation and practice in and outside of class.
Attendance: You are expected to attend each scheduled class. Attendance is considered in the 5% class participation grade. You are permitted 6 absences (10% of class) for any reason without penalty. Any absences beyond 6, regardless of the reason, will result in a one-point penalty in the 5% class participation portion of your grade. The instructor reserves the right to drop, or lower the final grade, of any student who misses more than 6 days of the scheduled classes. Be aware that coming to class late disrupts the discussion and is unfair to other students. Being tardy twice will be equivalent to one absence in determining the 5% class participation grade.
Classroom Etiquette: Please turn off all cell phones and pagers before coming to class. Phones and pagers ringing are very disruptive. If you need to be contacted in an emergency you can be reached through our department Administrative Assistant at
296-2532. No text messaging is allowed during class. If you are caught text messaging during a test, it will be assumed you are cheating and a zero (0) will be given on that test.
Grading:
A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F Below 60
