Transcription of CISN 340 Data Communication and Networking …
1 Page | 1 CISN 340 data Communication and Networking Fundamentals Fall 2015 (Hybrid) Instructor: Kevin M. Anderson, MBA, CCAI, MCSE, MCDBA, CNE, LCP, CIW Associate, Security+, N+, A+, inet+ Office Phone: (916) 650-2926 Office: Room B 229 Office hours: Mon 4pm 6pm Online Tues/Thurs 4pm-5pm B229 or B219 Wed 6pm-7pm B229 or B103 websites: Course meeting times(there are two classes): Evening Classes Tues/Thurs 5pm to 6:50pm Section 1 7pm to 8:50pm Section 2 Class meets in Room B219 during the times above, the face to face session will be to predominately work on labs.
2 Lectures are online, there will be some lecture done during the time we meet on campus but predominately they are done online. During the online hours portion of the course students will be reading chapter material, taking quizzes and working on assignments. Units: 3 Credit units Advisory: CISC 300 or CISC 310, and CISC 320 with grades of "C" or better. General Education: AA/AS Area II(b) Course Description: This course is designed to introduce students to data Communication and Networking fundamentals. The course covers Networking addressing which includes calculations and conversions between binary, decimal, and hexadecimal numbering systems. It also surveys data Communication hardware and software components and basic Networking concepts.
3 Topics covered include data Communication , the OSI Model, IP addressing, routing concepts, LAN media, and network management and analyses. This is the first course in preparation for CISCO CCNA certification examination. SCC is a certified CISCO Networking Academy, and all courses are taught by CISCO Certified Academy Instructors (CCAI). Learning Objectives: communicate between local and remote computers using TCP/IP protocol. describe the equipment and use, terminology, and procedures required for data Communication and Internetworking. Page | 2 describe the hardware and software used in popular networks. demonstrate ability to operate a network as system manager. differentiate between various network architectures and select appropriate network structure for various applications.
4 Calculate and convert between base 2, base 10, and base 16 Networking systems. What you need to take this course: 1. You will a computer with need reliable Internet access. The course materials and quizzes are only accessible online by logging in to using your Cisco student identification information that you will receive from your Instructor. The Cisco Networking Academy website also has a grade book showing the scores you have for each item. If you do not own a computer with Internet access, the computer labs on campus will be open during the semester. Here is a link to the SCC Computer lab that shows times, and days it is available: CIS tutoring and assistance in computer-related topics is available to Business Division students on a first-come, first-served basis in B151.
5 Tutoring subjects and tutor availability are posted in the lab and on the web site: 1. Moodle : This course does NOT use the Desire2 Learn online system. In this course a course management tool called Moodle will be available. The web site will be where you can have access to study guides, and other material that I will post which to show course assignments, help you in the class, and preparation for the CCNA certification. The course uses a weekly format to make it simple to see what readings, and assignments are due. Currently Internet Explorer is giving some students trouble with the course website. I recommend using Firefox which is free. The first page on the Moodle website before you log in has links to download Firefox.
6 Students have also been using Safari, and Google Chrome (free) to access the course website. The additional course materials and packet tracer files are only accessible online by logging into using your LosRios student identification number Students should access the course a minimum of 5 days per week. I will also make class announcements in the News Forum which can be found in the upper right-hand corner of the course website. 2. You must have a working LosRios e-mail account. If not already done, activate your Los Rios gmail account you should already have one assigned, and will need it for this course. This is free to currently enrolled students at SCC. Go here to activate it if necessary: you can have your Gmail account forward email to your current email account.
7 Communications for this course will be during class and through the LosRios Gmail system. Please note: During the course students will receive course information from emails sent through the gmail system. These will also be posted in the News Forum at the top of the Moodle website. Because of e-mail viruses, Prof. Anderson does not accept e-mail from unknown sources. Therefore, all e-mail messages must include the subject CISN 340 and your full name typed in the message, or the e-mail may be ignored. Example: CISN 340 Jill Jones. Use the Reply button to respond to emails rather than composing a new message. This will allow me to follow the previous conversation. Type a meaningful subject line and give great detail in your message.
8 An example of a good subject line would be CISN 340 Jill Jones File Saving Question . An example of a poor subject line would be Page | 3 Help or This is Kevin . This does not identify the class or what is needed. 3. Additional Materials: USB thumb drive. 4. Required Text: The Cisco Academy Website will have the course material that is equivalent to the textbook available. This is provided for free. This is for the online textbook and lab materials. 5. You must check your e-mail account regularly throughout the course, I recommend checking your email a minimum of five days each week. Official announcements will be made by LosRios email which can also be viewed the news forum on the Moodle course web site.
9 The News forum is located in the upper left-hand sided of the course website. 6. Course survey to check current student understanding of learning outcomes. The same survey will be given at the beginning and end of the course to determine if students have increased their knowledge. Most students will have little knowledge of these in the beginning, this is normal. These are mandatory and a final grade will not be given unless these are taken. There are not many questions. These are on the Moodle course website and students will upload the finished surveys to this website. Due Date Policy for Assignments and Exams: All homework, labs, quizzes and exams are due on or before their due date. Assignments turned in late for any reason will not be accepted for credit and will receive a grade of zero.
10 This is in fairness to students who have worked hard to get their assignments in on time. Always keep a copy of all work. Attendance is essential to your success in this course. As this is a short-term course, we move quickly from one topic to the next. Class sessions are devoted to w instruction, lab work. You are responsible for material covered in lectures, assignments, handouts, classroom activities and any changes in assignments. You are expected to take notes in class. You are responsible for all material and instruction missed due to absences. You will need to get any missed material from another student in class. Please do not email asking to have a lecture emailed to you; lecture power points are available on the course website.
