James Sprunt Community College
Course Syllabus
Spring 2008
Course Title/Course Number: NET 126 Routing Basics
Course Meeting Days/Times: T/Th 1:00-3:05
Lecture Hrs: 1 Lab Hrs: 4 Clinical Hrs: NA Credit Hrs: 3
Prerequisites:
NET 125
Course Description:
This course focuses on initial router configuration, router software management, routing protocol configuration, TCP/IP, and access control lists (ACLs). Emphasis will be placed on the fundamentals of router configuration, managing router software, understanding of routers and their role in WANs, router configuration, routing protocols, TCP/IP, troubleshooting, and ACLs.
Instructor Name: Nicole Thompson
Office Location/Building: 111 Williams
Office Telephone: 910-296-1563
Office Hours: MW 10:45-11:45; TTh 10:15-11:45
E-mail Address: nthompson@jamessprunt.edu
Textbook:
CCNA 2: Routers & Routing Basics Companion Guide
CCNA 2: Routers & Routing Basics Labs and Study Guide
These are bundled together. ISBN 0132302225
Other Required Materials:
1 Flash drive
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
1. Describe the differences between LANs and WANs.
2. Identify the most common interface connections on routers.
3. Identify the kinds of cables used to connect routers to other routers on serial and Ethernet links.
4. Describe the purpose of Cisco IOS.
5. Demonstrate how to move between user executive mode and privileged executive mode.
6. Demonstrate how to establish a HyperTerminal session on a router.
7. Demonstrate how to configure an Ethernet interface on a router.
8. Demonstrate how to configure a serial interface on a router.
9. Describe how to determine which neighbor devices are connected to local interfaces.
10. Describe the stages of the router boot sequence.
11. Determine which protocols are distance vector and which are link-state protocols.
12. Describe the difference between static and dynamic routing.
13. Demonstrate various router troubleshooting techniques.
14. Demonstrate how to create an access control list and apply to an interface.
Course Methodology:
1. Lecture: The instructor will present information relevant to the course at all class meetings except for test days.
2. Tests: Tests will be given on material relevant to class discussion and reading assignments at times deemed appropriate by the instructor. Several tests will be given during the semester. These tests will be objective (true/false, multiple choice, matching). All tests will be announced at least one class period in advance. 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. The final exam cannot be taken until all chapter tests have been passed. The final exam must be completed by the last day of scheduled class. Once the class date has passed the tests are no longer available for you to take. The chapter tests and exam will be taken on-line from the CISCO web site. The test grades assigned by CISCO will be used in determining your final grade.
3. Computers should NOT be turned on unless instructed to do so.
4. Cell phones are distracting in the classroom, therefore, all cell phones should be turned off or on vibrate. I do not want to see or hear a cell phone. No texting is allowed in class. If you are caught text messaging during an exam, it will be assumed you are cheating, and you will receive a grade of zero.
Evaluation Methods and Grading Criteria:
A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F Below 60
Tests: 22%
Final Exam: 25%
Skills Test: 25%
Case Study: 8%
Labs: 10%
Class Participation: 10%
Attendance Policy:
You are expected to attend each scheduled class. Attendance is considered in the 10% class participation grade. You are permitted 3 absences for any reason without penalty. Any absences beyond 3, regardless of the reason, will result in a one-point penalty in the 10% class participation portion of your grade. Any student who misses more than 15% of the scheduled classes (5 days) may be dropped from the course.
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 10% class participation grade. Arriving later than 10 minutes after the beginning of class will result in an absence toward your class participation grade.
Special Needs:
If you have a physical, psychiatric /emotional, medical, or learning disability that may impact your ability to carry out assigned course work, I urge you to contact Mr. Melvin Felton, Special Needs Advisor in Student Services, located in the Strickland Center, or call 296-2447. Mr. Felton will review your concerns and determine with you, what accommodations are necessary and appropriate. Correctional Center students should contact Mr. James Williams, Department Head-Correctional Center programs at 296-2580. All information and documentation is confidential.
Tutoring:
Everyone has subjects that they find easy and some that they find more difficult. If you think you might need additional assistance outside of class to have a full understanding of the material being covered, please contact me. Tutoring is available and I can assist you with deciding if tutoring might help you with your course work. If you need assistance, the earlier you ask for it, the more successful you will be in the class.
Cheating Policy:
Cheating is not tolerated. Cheating includes using unauthorized notes during exams, copying another student’s homework, class work, or tests and handing it in as one’s own work, and plagiarism on themes and term papers. If a student cheats, he/she will fail that exam or assignment. If the student cheats a second time, whether it is in the same course or a different course, he/she will fail the course, even if the student asks to be withdrawn. All cheating incidents will be documented and the documentation kept on file in the office of the Dean of Student Services. Repeated offenses of cheating may result in the student being suspended by the Dean of Student Services.
