Course Syllabus

Course Description

This course introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. The principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced to provide a foundation for the curriculum. By the end of the course, students will be able to build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement IP addressing schemes.

Hands-on lab activities are an essential element of the course and are designed to supplement classroom learning and provide an interactive "hands-on" experience in learning environments with limited physical equipment.

Cisco Packet Tracer activities are designed for use with Packet Tracer 6.0. The use of Packet Tracer will support alignment with the new CCENT/CCNA certification objectives.

Text and Supplies

ONLINE CURRICULUM PROVIDED BY CISCO

Student Learning Objectives

By the end of the course, students will be able to complete the following objectives:

●Understand and describe the devices and services used to support  communications in data networks and the Internet
● Understand and describe the role of protocol layers in data networks
● Understand and describe the importance of addressing and naming schemes at various layers of data networks in IPv4 and IPv6 environments
● Design, calculate, and apply subnet masks and addresses to fulfill given requirements in IPv4 and IPv6 networks
● Explain fundamental Ethernet concepts such as media, services, and operations
● Build a simple Ethernet network using routers and switches
● Use Cisco command-line interface (CLI) commands to perform basic router and switch configurations
● Utilize common network utilities to verify small network operations and analyze data traffic

Student Contribution:

Students are encouraged to contact the instructor at any time. If you need to meet with the instructor you will need to make an appointment to guarantee the instructor's availability at a specific time.

Students will be expected to exhibit professional behavior in class. With regard to cell phone use, keep it on silent and do not take calls unless it is an emergency.

Students are expected to attend class, for online that means login and completing assignments.

Course Schedule

Posted in Canvas

Grading/Evaluation of student

Your final grade will be calculated as follows:

Grading Formula

45% Lab Exercises

35% Chapter Exams

20% Final Exam

Should you find that you are unable to complete the course, it is necessary for you to contact the Office of Student Services at Midland College and officially drop the class; otherwise a grade of “F” will be given for the semester grade.

Students with
Disabilities

Midland College provides services for students with disabilities through Student Services. In order to receive accommodations, students must place documentation on file with the Counselor/Disability Specialist. Students with disabilities should notify Midland College prior to the beginning of each semester. Student Services will provide each student with a letter outlining any reasonable accommodations. The student must present the letter to the instructor at the beginning of the semester.

Scholastic Dishonesty:

CHEATING: including but not limited to, sharing work, copying, providing answers to someone else, using notes/books/materials is not allowed.
PLAGIARISM: As per Midland College policy Is not allowed on campus and you can FAIL the class or BE REMOVED FROM SCHOOL permanently.

Policy Information

Students MUST actively participate by completing an academic assignment required by the instructor by the official census date. Students who do not actively participate in an academically-related activity will be reported as never attended and dropped from the course.

This will be an in-depth, fast-paced class.  It is important that you complete all assignments in a timely manner and keep up with the schedule by studying outside of class.  This class is has an Internet component, lab component and seminar component. 

Note: The Cisco curriculum is protected by copyright and may not be printed.  Access to labs will be required. The instructor will explain how to connect to the lab manual.

For curriculum and testing purposes each student has been given a personal username and password to connect to the Cisco site.

URL:  netacad.com

Mastery of all chapter material is encouraged; therefore chapter exams may be repeated once for grade improvement. Your last attempt will be what is recorded to the grade book.  The Final Exam must be taken at Midland College in either a classroom or proctored lab. All labs and exams, including course feedback must be completed to pass this course.

Class Completion: If you have a problem and can no longer complete class assignments, please contact the instructor before dropping the class.  The instructor will try to work with you to help you complete the class.  DO NOT simply stop completing class assignments and expect a grade of “W”.  It is necessary for you to contact the Office of Student Services at Midland College and officially drop the class, otherwise a grade of “F” will be given for the semester grade.

Class Participation: Active class participation constitutes a major portion of the student’s final grade.  For those students who would like additional help in how to prepare for class presentations please check with me and we will find a way to provide you with this assistance.

Lab Projects: Lab projects will consist of both regular labs and lab projects run on the software simulators. Lab projects will include performing the labs by the scheduled due dates, turning in a written summary of the results of the lab projects where required, and in some cases turning in a take home quiz associated with the project.  All labs must be turned in through Canvas.

Late Work: Assignments will be due on the date assigned.  In the event an assignment must be submitted later than the scheduled due date the student must get instructor permission.

This is an online/hybrid class. You will be expected to keep up with the assignments posted in CANVAS. The best way to contact the instructor, and preferred, is through Canvas.  Please do not try to contact through Cisco Networking Academy, the instructor will not get it.

Instructor Information