CISN 340 Data Communication and Networking Fundamentals

Instructor: Kevin M. Anderson, MBA, CCAI, CCNA, MCT, MCSE, MCDBA, CNE, LCP, CIW, Security+, N^+, A^+, inet^+	Office Phone: (916) 650-2926
Office: Room B 229	Email: andersk@scc.losrios.edu

Units: 3 Credit units

Advisory: CISC 320 and one of CISC 300 or CISC 310 with grades of "C" or better.

Course Description This course is designed to introduce students to data communication and networking fundamentals. The course surveys data communication hardware and software components and basic networking concepts. 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.

What you need to take this course:

1. Required Text: You must purchase the Lab Book which you will turn in for grading at the end of the course. Networking Fundamentals CCNA Exploration Labs and Study Guide Cisco Press, ISBN-13: 978-1-158713-203-2

Recommended Text (This information is also available on the Cisco Academy Website which students have free access to if you would like to save some money) Networking Fundamentals CCNA Exploration Companion Guide ISBN-13: 978-1-58713-208-7

2. You must have access to a computer with Internet access. The course materials and quizzes are only accessible online by logging in to http://cisco.netacad.net – using your student Cisco 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 this semester. Here is a link to the SCC Computer lab that shows times, and days it is available: http://busdiv.scc.losrios.edu/stre_lab.html

Moodle : In this course a course management tool called Moodle will also be available. The http://someprofs.org web site will be where you can have access to study guides, and other material that I will post which will 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.

3. You must have a working e-mail account. If not already done, activate your Los Rios iMail 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: https://imail.losrios.edu/ you can have your Imail account forward email to your current email account. To do this click on Preferences located on the left-hand side of the screen, then click on Forwarding your Imail to set this up.

Please note: 

· 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.

4. Additional Materials: Two 3.5-inch high-density (1.44-megabyte) diskettes, or USB thumb drive. Network cabling items which are available from the bookstore or you can bring in your own materials (The items are RJ45 connectors and 3 lengths of category 5 network cable the cable lengths sound be 5 to 6 ft long) I am usually able to find some cable for students to save them money, but you will need to purchase RJ45 Connectors.

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. There are some exceptions given in extenuating circumstances. Class sessions are devoted to instruction of new material and review of previous topics. 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. Homework assignments are listed in the attached class outline.
Lab Book: All students are required to purchase and complete a lab book for this class. The successful completion of the lab book will comprise 25% of each student’s grade. Lab books will be collected and graded by the instructor at the end of the 7^th week. Late Lab manuals will lose 10% of the total points for the lab manual.
Final Exam: There will be a comprehensive final exam for this class. This exam will include all material covered in the class. There will be a comprehensive review for the final. Student Code of Conduct Academic Honesty Policy: Students are required to do their own work on assignments and to work alone on exams. Examples, and the consequences, of cheating are given below. Please refer to the Student Code of Conduct in the Sacramento City College Student Guide for additional examples and information. Cheating on Exams · Obtaining answers from another student during an exam (in any form and with or without his/her knowledge). · Providing answers to another student during an exam (in any form). · Using material during an exam that is not allowed. · Copying of quiz or exam questions. Consequences of Cheating If cheating is identified, all individuals involved will receive zero points for the assignment/quiz/exam. All students involved in cheating will receive a grade of zero on any work in which cheating was involved. Additional Standards of Conduct: Students shall comply with the following standards of conduct while in the Classroom and Labs: No food or drinks are allowed at desks. All eating or drinking must be done outside the classroom and labs. No typing, talking or printing while the instructor is lecturing or communicating lab instructions. Please be courteous to your fellow students and allow them to concentrate on the material being presented. Students are expected to conduct themselves in a courteous and respectful manner at all times when communicating with other students the Instructor or lab personnel. Please be attentive during lectures and while receiving instructions in lab. Any flagrant violations of any of these standards of conduct will result in the student being recommended to the Department Dean and/or the Dean of Students for disciplinary action. Class Drop Policy: In the event, a student decides to drop the class it is the student’s responsibility to notify and complete all the necessary documentation with the admissions and records office. Students may be dropped from the course for excessive absences generally this means three or missed classes. DO NOT assume that the instructor will automatically drop you off the class roster if you stop attending -- it is the student's sole responsibility to officially drop classes. Students who stop attending or who drop the class past the last date to withdraw will receive a grade of "F". Learning Accommodations: If you are a student with a learning disability, a physical disability, or other special needs, please let me know as soon as possible if you need special accommodations. These discussions are best handled during my office hours or by appointment. All needs which have been verified through the disability centers on campus will be accommodated.
Changes to Syllabus: As necessary, I may make changes to this syllabus to improve the class. I will inform the class of any changes.
The final grade in this class will be based on the following
Requirement	Percent of Grade	Comments
Lab Manual	30 %	Lab data and details
Online Chapter Exams	20 %	Using the Cisco Assessment Server
Online Final Exam	25 %	Using the Cisco Assessment Server
Skill-Based Exam	25 %	Rubric to be distributed prior to Skill-Based Exam
Total Points	100 %