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CTS 2655 Routing Fundamentals - Fall 2009 / 2010 - Class Information and Syllabus Page

This class syllabus is available on Bill Dennis' Florida State College Website at http://web.fccj.edu/~wdennis
Course Title: Routing Fundamentals
Course Prefix and Number: CTS 2655
Course Reference Number: 310514
Term / Session: Fall 2009 / 2010  A16
Professor: Bill Dennis
Contact Information for the Professor:

  • Office Location: South Campus Florida State College, Room F-215
  • Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM - By appointment.
  • Office Phone Number: 904-646-2391
  • Office Email Address: wdennis@fscj.edu

Course Meeting Time and Place:

  • Wednesday, 6:00 PM -9:00 PM
  • South Campus Florida State College, Room G-102

This page will be updated on a regular basis. Please check back before every class meeting.

Description of Course

CTS 2655 (also known as Cisco 2) is designed to teach basic routing interoperability and is part of the Cisco Networking Academy Program. Hands-on laboratories are part of the curriculum. Four contact hours: three lecture hours, one laboratory hour. A.S., A.A.S.

Course Prerequisites

Students taking this class are required to have completed CET 2600 Network Fundamentals (also known as Cisco 1) .

Previous experience using Microsoft Windows and the Internet is required.

Instructional Materials

Textbooks:


Resources

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

  • Mon – Thurs: 7AM – 10PM
  • Fri: 7AM – 5PM
  • Sat: 9AM – 1PM
  • Sun: 1PM - 5PM
  • Phone: 904.632.3151
  • Email: helpdesk@fscj.edu

Related Certifications

Technology/Terminology Explained

Magazines:
Vendors:
D-Link DI-704P Router: Microsoft Virtual PC:

Topical Course Outline

Class Meeting 01 Wednesday - September 02

  • Topic - Introduction to the Class
  • Topic - Introduction to Routing and Packet Forwarding
  • Textbook: Chapter 1 - Introduction to Routing and Packet Forwarding
  • Class Orientation
    • Determination of grading
    • Register at the Cisco Academy
    • Explore Cisco Networking Academy Website
  • Class Exercises
    • Lab 1-1 page 26-46, 51-52
  • Complete before Class Meeting 02
    • Packet Tracer Skills Integration Challenge LSG02-PTSkills1.pka 65-68
    • Read Chapter 1 at Cisco Networking Academy
    • Read Chapter 2 at Cisco Networking Academy

Class Meeting 02 Wednesday - September 09

  • Topic - Static Routing
  • Textbook: Chapter 2 - Static Routing
  • Complete Exam 1 at Cisco Networking Academy
  • Class Exercises
    • Lab 2-1 page 98-119
  • Complete before Class Meeting 03
    • Packet Tracer Skills Integration Challenge LSG02-PTSkills2.pka 134-136
    • Read Chapter 3 at Cisco Networking Academy

Class  Meeting 03
Wednesday - September 16

  • Topic -  Introduction to Dynamic Routing Protocols
  • Textbook: Chapter 3 - Introduction to Dynamic Routing Protocols
  • Complete Exam 2 at Cisco Networking Academy
  • Class Exercises
    • Lab 3-1 page 148-152
  • Complete before Class Meeting 04
    • Complete Exam 3 at Cisco Networking Academy
    • Packet Tracer Skills Integration Challenge LSG02-PTSkills3.pka 162-164
    • Read Chapter 4 at Cisco Networking Academy

Class  Meeting 04
Wednesday - September 23

  • Topic -  Distance Vector Routing Protocols
  • Textbook: Chapter 4 - Distance Vector Routing Protocols
  • Hands-On Problem Set Exam Static Routing
  • Class Exercises
    • Lab 4-1 page 177-181
  • Complete before Class Meeting 05
    • Packet Tracer Skills Integration Challenge LSG02-PTSkills4.pka 181-187
    • Read Chapter 5 at Cisco Networking Academy

Class Meeting 05 Wednesday - September 30

  • Topic -  RIP Version 1
  • Textbook: Chapter 5 -  RIP Version 1
  • Complete Exam 4 at Cisco Networking Academy
  • Class Exercises
    • Lab 5-1 page 202-216
  • Complete before Class Meeting 06
    • Packet Tracer Skills Integration Challenge LSG02-PTSkills5.pka 233-239
    • Read Chapter 6 at Cisco Networking Academy

Class Meeting 06
Wednesday - October 07

  • Topic - VLSM and CIDR
  • Textbook: Chapter 6 - VLSM and CIDR
  • Complete Exam 5 at Cisco Networking Academy
  • Class Exercises
    • Activity 6-1 page 258-264
  • Complete before Class Meeting 07
    • Packet Tracer Companion: Troubleshooting Route Summarization LSG02-Lab646.pka 291-294
    • Read Chapter 7 at Cisco Networking Academy

Class Meeting 07 Wednesday - October 14

  • Topic - RIPv2
  • Topic - RIPv2 Case Study
  • Textbook: Chapter 7- RIPv2
  • Complete Exam 6 at Cisco Networking Academy
  • Class Exercises
    • Lab 7-1 page 315-326
  • Complete before Class Meeting 08
    • Complete Exam 7 at Cisco Networking Academy
    • Packet Tracer Skills Integration Challenge LSG02-PTSkills7.pka 346-349
    • Read Chapter 8 at Cisco Networking Academy

Class Meeting 08 Wednesday - October 21

  • Topic - The Routing Table: A Closer Look
  • Textbook: Chapter 8 - The Routing Table: A Closer Look
  • Hands-On Problem Set Exam RIPv2
  • Class Exercises
    • Lab 8-1 page 364-369
  • Complete before Class Meeting 09
    • Packet Tracer Skills Integration Challenge LSG02-PTSkills8.pka 379-385
    • Read Chapter 9 at Cisco Networking Academy

Class Meeting 09 Wednesday - October 28

  • Topic - EIGRP
  • Topic - EIGRP Case Study
  • Textbook: Chapter 9 - EIGRP
  • Complete Exam 8 at Cisco Networking Academy
  • VLSM Variable Length Subnet Mask
  • Class Exercises
    • Lab 9-1 page 411- 427
  • Complete before Class Meeting 10
    • Complete Exam 9 at Cisco Networking Academy
    • Packet Tracer Skills Integration Challenge LSG02-PTSkills9.pka 455 - 459
    • Read Chapter 10 at Cisco Networking Academy

Class Meeting 10
Wednesday - November 04

  • Topic - Link-State Routing Protocols
  • Textbook: Chapter 10 - Link-State Routing Protocols
  • Hands-On Problem Set Exam EIGRP
  • Class Exercises
    • None Scheduled
  • Complete before Class Meeting 11
    • Packet Tracer Skills Integration Challenge LSG02-PTSkills10.pka page 471-478
    • Read Chapter 11 at Cisco Networking Academy

Monday - November 09
Withdrawal deadline for Fall Session A16 with “W” grade

Veteran's Day - No Class :-)
Wednesday - November 11

Class Meeting 11 Wednesday - November 18

  • Topic - OSPF
  • Textbook: Chapter 11 - OSPF
  • Complete Exam 10 at Cisco Networking Academy
  • Class Exercises
    • Lab 11-1 page 495-516
  • Complete before Class Meeting 12
    • Packet Tracer Companion: Challenge OSPF Configuration 11.6.2 page 525
    • Packet Tracer Companion: OSPF Troubleshooting 11.6.3 page 525-536

Thanksgiving - No Class :-)
Wednesday - November 25

Class Meeting 12
Wednesday - December 02

  • Topic - OSPF Case Study
  • Textbook: Chapter 11 - OSPF
  • Complete Exam 11 at Cisco Networking Academy
  • Review Exam 10 at Cisco Networking Academy
  • Class Exercises
    • Lab 11-2 page 517-525

Class Meeting 13
Wednesday - December 09

  • Hands-On Problem Set Exam OSPF
  • Case Study Due

Class Meeting 14
Wednesday - December 16

  • Complete Final Comprehensive Exam at Cisco Networking Academy - Last Class :-)  

Professor 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 Personal 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 and during every class meeting when an Exam is scheduled. Any student who does not attend class during at least one of the first two class meetings will be automatically dropped from the course.  While attendance (or lack thereof) will have a direct impact on students' learning, it will have no direct impact on students' grades.

Exams and Grading System

  • Exams:  Exams consist of a combination of cognitive questions and answers, and hands on exercises that require the use a computer.
  • Grading Criteria: Cisco Academy Online Exams, Hands On Problem Set Exams, Lab Exercises, Packet Tracer Assignments, Case Study, and a Final will be administered.  The Final is comprehensive.
  • Some Exams will be taken in Blackboard.  Students must know their Artemis ID and password to complete exams in Blackboard.
  • Some Exams will be taken at the Cisco Networking Academy.  Students must know their Cisco ID and password to complete exams at the Cisco Networking Academy.
  • All Exams taken in the Florida State College classroom or lab (other than Review Quizs) are closed book, closed note.  Some Hands-On Exams require the use of a computer; otherwise the use of a computer during any Exam is either restricted or completely prohibited.
  • Exams taken at the Cisco Networking Academy must be completed no later than 5:00 PM on the Exam deadline date.
  • Packet Tracer Quiz Assignments must be submitted in Blackboard no later than 5:00 PM on the Assignment deadline date.
  • There are no extra credit opportunities.
  • Grading Scale:
    • 25% - Hands-On Problem Set Exams
    • 20% - Cisco Academy Online Exams
    • 10% - Lab Exercises
    • 10% - Packet Tracer Quiz Assignments
    • 15% - Hands-On Case Study
    • 20% - Final Cisco Academy Comprehensive Exam

Make-Up Policy

  • Only one Hands-On Problem Set Exam  may be made up, and that one Hands-On Problem Set Exam may be made available for make up only at the Professor's discretion.
  • Only two Cisco Academy Online Exams  may be made up, and those two Cisco Academy Online Exams may be made available for make up only at the Professor's discretion.
  • Only two Lab Exercises  may be made up, and those two Lab Exercises may be made available for make up only at the Professor's discretion.
  • The Packet Tracer Quiz Assignments can not be made up. 
  • The Hands-On Case Study can not be made up.
  • The Final Cisco Academy Comprehensive Exam can not be made up.  
  • Students who will be absent from class on the date of any scheduled Exam must notifiy the Professor of their planned absence in advance of the scheduled Exam.  Students who so notify the Professor of their planned absence in advance will be offered an alternative testing opportunity for the missed Exam only at the Professor's discretion. All notifications to the Professor must be made by email.  No notification method other than email will be accepted.  Any notification that is received by the Professor 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 75% of all Exams and Assignments.  Incompletes will be granted solely at the discretion of the Professor.

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

Unless explicitly permitted by the Professor, any student who references any resource, including any books, notes, computers, websites, or email during any Exam, Mid-Term or Final is committing an act of Academic Dishonesty.  Any student who provides or receives any aid or any interpersonal communication in any way to any other student during any Exam, Mid-Term or Final is committing an act of Academic Dishonesty.  All Florida State College policies as defined in the Florida State College Catalog shall be enforced, including all Florida State College policies regarding Academic Dishonesty and Computing Use.

Academic dishonesty, in any form, is expressly prohibited by the rules of the District Board of Trustees of Florida State College.

As used herein, academic dishonesty incorporates the following.

Cheating, which is defined as the giving or taking of any information or material with the intent of wrongfully aiding one’s self or another in academic work considered in the determination of course grade or the outcome of a standardized test.

Plagiarism, which is defined as the act of stealing or passing off as one’s own work the words, ideas or conclusions of another as if the work submitted were the product of one’s own thinking rather than an idea or product derived from another source.

Any other form of inappropriate behavior which may include but is not limited to: falsifying records or data, lying, unauthorized copying, tampering, abusing or otherwise unethically using computer or other stored information, and any other act or misconduct which may reasonably be deemed to be a part of this heading.

Any student alleged to have committed any act of academic dishonesty as defined herein shall be entitled to due process as defined in District Board of Trustees’ Rule 6Hx7–2.18 prior to the administration of disciplinary action including suspension and dismissal.

Computing Download Policy

Students may only download or install software that has been authorized by the Professor, 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 Professor shall be subject to any punitive action as defined in the Florida State 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 Florida State College, Room G-102 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 Florida State College, Room G-102.

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 Professor 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.