Hennepin Technical College
Course Syllabus - Preliminary
08/17/2005
Computer Careers
CCIS 2221
Network
Configuration
Instructor: Jeremy Anderson Phone: (763) 488-XXXX
E-mail: Contact through http://github.com/andersje
Web: http://www.linux-classes.com/
Text and References
The following textbook is required for this course and is available at
the bookstore.
- The Practice of System and Network Administration by Thomas Limoncelli and Christine Hogan
This book is shelved for CCIS 2221 in the College Book Store
Special Course Requirements
Students
who have not taken the prerequisite course(s) are responsible for
obtaining permission from the instructor to register for advanced
coursework requiring those prerequisites.
Technology
All students in Computer Careers courses will sign an
Internet Policy form reminding them of the consequences of
inappropriate actions while using the Internet.
Instructional Methods
Student responsibilities include regular attendance, punctuality, positive relationships with other students and staff, appropriate behavior and attitude and acceptable progress.
To do well in this course, you should attend lectures, complete your assignments, review the lecture presentations and your own notes. If you need assistance, ask the instructor for help. Ask soon; do not wait until the exams.
Assignments
All Assignments are due at the beginning of the next class unless otherwise noted. Half-credit will be granted for assignments one week late. No credit will be given for assignments more than one week late.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include fifteen or sixteen hours for each lecture credit. Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals.
This course meets during fall semester every Thursday evening from 6-9:50 p.m. in room h227. Classes begin on August 25th and end on December 22nd, 2005.
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Course Calendar
Week #/Date |
Assignment |
Topics covered
|
Week 1 Aug 25 |
No Reading Required |
Class introduction. General overview of book. Familiarization with Lab equipment and usage guidelines. Discussion of the importance of internetworking. Essential soft skills for the system administrator. |
Week 2 Sep 1 |
Preface, Introduction and Chapters 1 and 2. |
DNS, DHCP, Zeroconf: beyond the mere names. DNS-related tools. |
Week 3 Sept 8 |
Chapters 3, 4 & 5 |
Services vs. Servers. Troubleshooting and debugging. Applied Laziness. PC purchase/rotation plan. Nmap for fun and profit. |
Week 4 Sept 15 |
Chapters 6 & 7 |
Building ethernet cables and ethertaps. Backup technology. Review before test. |
Week 5 Sept 22 |
No reading assignment. |
Test. 100 points, multiple choice, short answer and essay. Ratio to be decided. |
|
Week 6 Sept 29 |
Chapters 9, 10 & 11 |
Change Control, CVS, Info hoarders. Create, makeand track changes to a CVS repository. |
Week 7 Oct 6 |
Chapters 12, 13 & 14 |
Realworld network costs. Wiring assignment handed out. |
Week 8 Oct 27 |
Chapters 15 & 16 |
Help desk and customer care essentials. No specific assignment this week |
Week 9 Nov 3 |
Chapters 17 & 18 |
OSI vs. TCP/IP battle royale. LANs, MANs, WANs. Network sniffing, and packet analysis. |
Week 10 Nov 10 |
No reading assignment |
Test. 100 points, multiple choice, short answer and essay. Ratio to be decided. Wiring Assignment Due. |
|
Week 11 Nov 17 |
Chapters 19 & 20 |
Various email servers. Methods of print serving.Applied subnet masking. |
Week 12 Dec 1 |
Chapters 20 & 21 |
Backup/Restore, Remote Access, Voice Networks. Assignment: voice network worksheet. |
Week 13 Dec 8 |
Chapters 23 & 24 |
Software Depot, Service Monitoring. Network management software and systems. SNMP Paper. |
Week 14 Dec 15 |
Chapter 27 |
Class review lecture |
Week 15 Dec 22 |
No specific reading assignment. |
Final Test. 150 points. Comprehensive. |
Last Date to Withdraw from a Course
Students
may drop a course at any time during the semester except during the
last ten school days of the semester excluding Saturdays. If a course
has concluded, a drop will not be allowed.
Grading
Letter
grades of A, B, C, D or F will be used in this course as an
evaluation of student performance, unless otherwise arranged at the
time of registration.
A
- performance greatly exceeds course requirements
B
- performance surpasses course requirements
C
- performance meets course requirements
D
- performance is somewhat below course requirements
F
- performance is unsatisfactory
Grade
intervals for this course are as follows:
A:
100-90% B: 89-80% C: 79-70% D: 69-60% F:
less than 60%
Grades will be based upon assignments, quizzes and exams:
Tests: 350 points total
Labs & assignments: 300 points
Class participation and discussion: 50 points
TOTAL 700 points
Missed Classes
You are responsible for the activities of each class period. You should
arrange to obtain any missed class materials and assignments from
other students.
Late Assignment Procedure
Assignments are due on the date specified by the
instructor, generally the following class meeting. All assignments
must be submitted at the beginning of the class period on the date
when it is due. Late assignments will be accepted for one week after
the appointed due date with a 50% penalty.
Testing Procedures
All
course examinations are required. Students who are absent from
an exam must make arrangements with the instructor before the exam
period and schedule a make-up exam within one week.
Academic Misconduct
Cheating will not be tolerated! If you are perceived to be cheating, you will be asked to surrender all testing materials and leave immediately without incident. Disciplinary sanctions may be forthcoming in accordance with the college misconduct policy.
Incomplete Policy
Hennepin Technical College does not offer an incomplete grade option. Courses that have not been completed by the end of the semester may result in a reduced grade or a failure.
Professionalism
It is an expected outcome for this class that each student will promote and exhibit personal, professional and academic ethics. The following observable characteristics will be assessed:
- Demonstrate respect for others.
- Accept responsibility for one’s own actions.
- Display honesty and integrity.
- Understand and apply the ethical standards consistent with one’s work environment.
Tools and Supplies
You
are required to have the textbook and a #2 pencil for this course. You will also be expected to provide your own paper upon which to take notes.
Classroom / Lab / Shop Restrictions
Children are not allowed in the classroom or lab area.
Safety and health procedures, as outlined by the instructor, are in
effect at all times.
Support Services
Students
and prospective students are encouraged to consult with counselors on
any academic or personal concerns. Counseling services include career
information, advising, determination of major, selection of courses,
Career Development Services, referral to the Disability Services
Coordinator and personal counseling. For more information about
Computer Careers, contact the counseling office, at (763) 488-2547.
As
a student at Hennepin Technical College, you may be interested in
accessing the services offered through the Learning Resource Center.
The Learning Resource Center provides a positive learning environment
for all students in technical college programs.
Open
Computer Labs are available at the Brooklyn Park (C106) and Eden
Prairie Campus (D115) with hours posted on the doors. As
stated in the HTC student handbook, all students who want to use the
computer labs need to have a valid college I.D. and need to sign in
when entering the lab. There are 34 PC’s, and 10 MAC’s
at each campus. A list of available software is available in the lab.
All
students are encouraged to activate their student e-mail account
through metnet. Use a valid student ID card check out
www.metnet.edu
to initialize your account.