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CGS1071 Network Technician Foundations - Summer 2007 / 2008 - Class Information and Syllabus Page

This class syllabus is available on Bill Dennis' FCCJ Website at http://web.fccj.edu/~wdennis
Course Title: Network Technician Foundations
Course Prefix and Number: CGS1071
Course Reference Number: 282007
Term / Session: Summer 2007 / 2008 / A-8
Instructor: Bill Dennis
Contact Information for the Instructor:

Course Meeting Time and Place:

This page will be updated on a regular basis. Check for updates before every class meeting.

Course Description

This course teaches the foundational skills required of students majoring in Networking Services Technology. Skills learned include Desktop Applications on a Microsoft Windows XP Operating System and a Linux Operating System, number system conversion, file systems, remote access, network technology, using the command line, text editors,  navigating and maintaining directory trees.

Prerequisites

Students taking this class should have completed one of the following classes or have comparable experience:

Previous experience using Microsoft Windows and the Internet is expected.

Class Materials

Textbooks

MCSE Windows XP Professional For Dummies

Ubuntu Linux For Dummies

Mac OS X v.10.4 Tiger


Resources

The Learner Support Center Technical Helpdesk is open seven days a week to serve you:

Technology/Terminology Explained

D-Link DI-704P Router Microsoft Virtual PC

Program Orientation and Career Exploration:

Class Outline

Class Meeting 01
Tuesday - May 06

Class Meeting 02
Thursday - May 08

Class Meeting 03
Tuesday - May 13

Class Meeting 04
Thursday - May 15

Class Meeting 05
Tuesday - May 20

Class Meeting 06
Thursday - May 22

Class Meeting 07
Tuesday - May 27

Class Meeting 08
Thursday - May 29

Class Meeting 09
Tuesday - June 03

Class Meeting 10
Thursday - June 05

Class Meeting 09
Tuesday - June 11

Withdrawal deadline for Summer Session A8 with grade of “W"
Thursday - June 12

Class Meeting 12
Thursday - June 12

Class Meeting 13
Tuesday - June 17

Class Meeting 14
Thursday - June 19

Class Meeting 15
Tuesday - June 24

Class Meeting 16 Thursday - June 26

Instructor Policy and Expectations

Policy on Electronic Devices and Personal Communications

Mute all Wireless Telephones, Digital Pagers, Personal Communications Devices, Personal Entertainment Devices, and anything else that makes Noise while you are in the Classroom. Conduct all Personal Communications outside of the Classroom while class is in session.

Attendance Policy

Attendance will be recorded during the first two class meetings. Any student who does not attend class during at least one of the first two class meetings will be automatically dropped from the course.  Attendance (or lack thereof) will have no impact on students' grades.

Exams and Grading System

  • Exams:  Grades are determined entirely by the completion of short Exams.  There are no extra credit reports or projects.  Exams consist of a combination of cognitive questions and answers, and hands on exercises that will require the use a computer.
  • Grading Criteria: A total of 8 (eight) Exams will be administered. Each Exam will cover the material from the previous two class meetings, except for Exam 01. The final grade will consist of the the average of the 8 (eight) Exam scores.
  • Make-Up Policy: Any two of Exams 01 through Exam 07 can be made up.  Exam 08 can not be made up.   Students who will be absent from class on the date of a scheduled Exam must notifiy the Instructor of their planned absence in advance of the scheduled Exam.  Students who so notify the Instructor of their planned absence in advance will be offered an alternative testing opportunity at the Instructor's discretion.  All notifications to the Instructor must be made by email.  No notification method other than email will be accepted.  Any notification that is received by the Instructor after 6:00 PM on the day of  a scheduled Exam will be ignored.  No unscheduled makeup opportunity for any missed Exams will be made available.
  • Incomplete Policy: Incompletes will only be considered for students who have completed at least 6 Exams. Incompletes will be granted solely at the discretion of the Instructor.

Academic Grading Scale

A = 90 percent–100 percent
B = 80 percent–89 percent
C = 70 percent–79 percent
D = 60 percent–69 percent
F = Below 60 percent

Academic Dishonesty Policy and Computing Policy

All FCCJ policies as defined in the 2007 / 2008 College Catalog shall be enforced, including all FCCJ policies regarding Academic Dishonesty and Computing.

Computing Download Policy

Students may only download or install software that has been authorized by the Instructor, as unauthorized software may disturb or obstruct the orderly conduct, processes, functions, and/or interests of the College.  Any student who downloads or installs any software that is not authorized by the Instructor shall be subject to any punitive action as defined in the 2007 / 2008 College Catalog which clearly states that "Any act or behavior on the part of the student which tends to impair, interfere with, or otherwise disturb or obstruct the orderly conduct, processes, functions, and/or interests of the College is expressly prohibited."

Network Monitoring

Network traffic and data on the network in South Campus FCCJ, Room B-107 is being monitored, recorded and reported. This includes visits to websites, email exchanges, instant messaging, and any other traffic or data that originates from or is addressed to any computer on the network in South Campus FCCJ, Room B-107.

Students with Disabilities or Special Learning Needs

Any student with a disability or any other special learning need should discuss their individual requirements with the Instructor during the First or the Second class meeting. It is necessary that individual requirements be known by the end of the Second class meeting so that any special accomodations that may be required may be provided without impacting other students or impacting the environment of the class in subsequent class meetings.
 

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