Course Information
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| Course
title:
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Introduction to Networks
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Course#,
Sec.
CRN
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CNIT
106, Section 831
CRN#
33815 |
| Instructors:
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Peter Wood, Email: pwood@ccsf.edu,
Web: http://fog.ccsf.edu/~pwood,
Office: S35B
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| Course
description:
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Networking terminology and
fundamental concepts: protocols,
components, connectivity, design,
installation, management, troubleshooting,
and concepts of Wide Area Networks. This
course is preparation for CompTIA's
Network+ (industry exam) and provides a
foundation for further study or a career
in networking technical support or
administration. It is recommended that
this course be taken before advanced
Microsoft networking classes. |
| Course
date: |
Full Semester, 1/17-5/22
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| Location:
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Online, Hands_On labs
mostly to be done at home.
Occasionally in Cloud 218 or Science 37.
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| Prerequisite(s):
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None. But a familiarity
with computers equivalent to CNIT 100 is
recommended
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Course
Schedule:
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For detailed
information on the Reading, Assignments, and
Quizzes, see: Class
Schedule
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Textbook
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Required reading:
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Network+ Guide to
Networks, Tamara Dean, Thomson -
Course Technology, Fifth Edition - 2009,
ISBN 1-423-90245-9
Two options:
- The printed copy can be
bought at the CCSF bookstore for $110
+ tax or on amazon.com for $99.85
- An e-textbook copy
(online or download-able) valid for
180 days from CourseSmart http://www.coursesmart.com/9781423902454
for $55.49
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Course
Requirements
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| Requirements:
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CCSF
Guidelines on computer lab use
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Software in use in the lab
and printed resource materials are
copyrighted with all rights reserved
except when explicitly described as public
domain. Under copyright laws, these items
may not be copied, photo-copied,
reproduced or reduced to any electronic
medium, in whole or in part. Any violation
or attempt to violate copyright laws may
result in disciplinary action.
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Attendance
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Attendance is required for
this course. It a student has not logged
into Insight for TWO consecutive
weeks without notifying one of us, we may,
after notification, withdraw that student
from the class.
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GRADING
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| Quizzes |
60 |
| HW & Reports
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50 |
| Participation to
discussions |
10 |
| Final |
30 |
| Total |
150
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DATES
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Jan 17: Class Starts
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Feb 03:
Last Day to Add with permission
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Feb 09: last date to drop the
class without a W |
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Feb 21: last date to choose
"pass/no pass" grading option (but then
the class cannot count towards a
certificate)
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Apr 19: last date to withdraw
from the class with a W |
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