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                        O GL ALA LAKOTA COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS

                                                Spring Semester 2014

IT 402 Certification Cram Session: 2 Credits

Department Sciences, Math & Technology

                           R ebuilding the Lakota Nation through Education   

                 W o un s p e Ihuniyan Hci Lakota Oyate Kin Akta Ic’icakagapi Kte lo

 

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Instructor: Christine Stagnetto-Zweig

Office Phone: (605) 381-5331 or (402) 921-0295

Home Phone: (605) 381-5331 or (402) 921-0295

Call Times: Send an e-mail because maybe I am

traveling, and cannot answer

Office Hours  Online/ask if you have questions, I will

response in 48 hours

Office Address: ONLINE/Pine Ridge

E-mail: Please use the email application for all

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course communication.

External email: christzweig@olc.edu

Course Description

In this course, students will learn the skills necessary to deploy a new Cisco network or manage

an existing network. The course provides a wide range of information, starting with a review of

the basic building blocks of networks through advanced Cisco networking topic such as

network switch configuration, WAN connectivity, and troubleshooting routing protocols. The

lab assignments included in this course give students adequate hands-on experience with Cisco

equipment, allowing them to gain confidence in working with live networks. This course uses a

combination of reading, lecture, and lab work to reinforce student learning. Further, this course

helps prepare students to take the Cisco CCENT Exam.

Prerequisites:

Networking Fundamentals, Microsoft Windows Server 

Lecture 50%, Lab 50%

Course Performance Objectives

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

·         Describe the purpose, functions, applications, and inter-operability of various

LAN and WAN network devices.

·         Use the OSI and TCP/IP layered models and their associated protocols to

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explain how data flows in a network.

·         Create an addressing scheme to a network.

·         Demonstrate general methods to mitigate common security threats to network

devices, hosts, and applications.

·         Evaluate the operating parameters of Cisco networking devices.

·         Describe various switching and routing technologies and protocols.

Required Text and Resources:

Text:  CCNA Official Exam Certification Library, 3rd ed. (Exam 640-802)

Author:  Wendell Odom

Publisher:  Pearson

ISBN:  9780558946227

Library Resources

All library resources are made available through the student portal.  You can link to the student

portal by clicking on the link below.

Log into the portal with the following username and password.

Username:  Your school email address

Password:  Your school password

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Once you are logged in, mouse over the "resources" button at the top of the screen and choose

"library."

 

Course Requirements

This is an 15-week course. Each week, students will be required to complete a set of

assignments. All assignments are listed in the course schedule by week; specific due dates can

be found in the  Course Calendar . As this is an online course, you must plan to have regular

internet access, and time to explore the resources available on the various ideas and topics we

will be covering.

You are expected to:

Complete all Lesson Application assignments and other unit activities in a timely fashion.

Participate in all Weekly Discussions as detailed below.

Check the course announcements and mail at least three times a week.

Discussions

Online discussion will be used to further exploration of the topics we study each week. Often,

we'll even go beyond what the text has to say about the subject, and collaborate to brainstorm

new perspectives on the subject. As such, you will be heavily assessed by (and potentially

rewarded for) your participation in the Discussion Forum. 

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For each week/module that contains a Discussion Forum, you will be expected to post a

thoughtful, detailed response (i.e., "yes," "no," "I agree," or "I disagree" answer is not

sufficient) by the date posted on your course Calendar (usually midweek). 

You should check back in a while and see what your classmates have posted. Find a posting

that interests you, and construct a substantial reply to that posting in the Discussion Forum.

Please check the course Calendar for the specific due date.

Remember to exercise courtesy and proper etiquette when responding to others' posts.

Documentation Style Requirements

Different academic and professional disciplines use various methods for citing sources of

information.  This is done so that ideas are properly attributed to their author and so that others

can easily find and refer to the information to help with further study or research.  To ensure

consistency and precision for students and instructors, the College has chosen the APA style as

the standard documentation and citation style to be used in all courses.

The American Psychological Association established APA format.  It is used widely in the

social sciences and other research-based fields and it is one of the most universally applicable

documentation styles because of its ease of use.  The APA style provides for clear references in

the text and at the end of the document.  By using APA as the common style in our classes and

assignments, the College seeks to streamline the documentation component of the important

information literacy process. For additional information on the use of APA style, refer to the

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Library Resources  page on the Student Portal, accessible via the  Resources  tab.

Additional Course Requirements

This course uses a combination of readings, discussion, and written assignments to facilitate

and reinforce the students learning. A final exam and course project will also be used to assess

comprehension of overall course topics.

   Readings:  Check your course schedule for assigned readings and due dates.

Discussion assignments:  There are scheduled weekly discussion questions. Your

comments/responses must be clear, concise, and complete. You are also required to respond to

your classmate's responses each week. Make sure to exercise professionalism when responding

to other student's online posts

Written Assignments:  Written assignments can take many forms. In some instances you will

perform in-depth research on a particular topic and report back on your findings. In others, you

will be presented a scenario and asked how you would respond to the given situation

Midterm Exam:  The final exam will consist of twenty multiple-choice questions.

Course Project:  In these papers, you will address the different areas necessary to determine

the best setup of routers and switches for a growing ISP.

Final Exam:  The final exam will consist of fifty multiple  choice questions. The final is

comprehensive.

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Grading Criteria

Your final grade will be determined by the quality of your work and your full participation in

the class. The instructor will observe the following point calculations:

Assignment Points Percentage

Discussions 110 25.3

Written Assignment 100 23.0

Course Project 155 35.6

Midterm 20 4.6

Final Exam 50 11.5

Total 435 100

Grading Scale

A 100 TO 93% C 76 TO 73%

A- 92 TO 90% C- 72 TO 70%

B+ 89 TO 87% D+ 69 TO 67%

B 86 TO 83% D 66 TO 63%

B- 82 TO 80% D- 62 TO 60%

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C+ 79 TO 77% F Below 60%

0/F Represents failure (or no credit) and signifies that the work was either (1) completed but at

a level of achievement that was not worthy of credit, or (2) was not completed and there was no

agreement between the instructor and the student that the student would be awarded an "I."

Instructor Participation and Communication

Students can expect the instructor to:

·     Respond to all email inquiries within 48 hours of receipt at the latest.

·     Provide a minimum of one synchronous (live) weekly office hour. Instructor

contact information will be listed on syllabus.

·     Conduct one synchronous learning experience during the term using the Google

Plus due the weather conditions only. This is in addition to the regularly

scheduled office hours.

·         Actively facilitate class discussions.

When emailing the instructor, please include your first and last name, as well as the course title

and number in the subject area of the email.

Applicable Policies:  Policies apply as per Student Handbook 2008-2008, including those

covering tardiness, absenteeism, grievances, and more.  Students are encouraged to refer to their

copy of the Student Handbook for reference.

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 Lakota Perspective:

The mission of the college is summed up by one word, which is Wolakolkiciyapi ,  meaning

Learning Lakota ways of life in community. Oglala Lakota College is chartered by the Oglala

Sioux Tribe. Its mission is to provide educational opportunities that enhance Lakota life. These

opportunities include community services, certificates, GED, Associate, bachelor, and graduate

degrees. Oglala Lakota College provides a framework of excellence for student knowledge,

skills, and values towards Piya Wiconi, a new beginning, for harmony in fulfillment of

aspirations and dreams through education. Oglala Lakota College is committed to continuous

improvement through outstanding teaching, research, community services and assessment.

Students will be aware of computers and software applications used by various Tribal offices

and programs. The Lakota values of respect, knowledge, generosity, fortitude, truthfulness and

bravery will be observed and respected by all classroom participants.

 Assessment:

Assessment of student assignments will make use of a rubric for each assignment. These

rubrics are available to the student on the Jenzabar web site for each lesson. Each hands-on

demonstration assignment will be worth according the rubric below.

 Reading Load:

Reading will include approximately one (wanji) chapter per week, plus handouts.

 

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Guidelines and Expectations for student behavior:

1.      Students are expected to attend each class for the full class period (2 academic hours

per week).  If an absence is unavoidable, the student must contact the instructor prior to

class if possible.

2.      Take notes during class as appropriate.

3.      Complete all assigned readings before class.

4.      Writing assignments must be turned in on time.

5.      Participate in all in-class activities.

6.      Show initiative and be pro-active and responsible for your own learning.

  Students are expected to turn in their homework when due. 

 If, for some reason this is not possible, the student must explain the situation to the instructor

BEFORE the due date.  Only dire circumstances will be considered as justifiable reasons for

late work.  Extensions for the submission of homework will be negotiated between the student

and the instructor.  If an extension is not granted or an agreement with regard to an extension

deadline is not adhered to, 10% will be deducted from the student’s grade for every week that

the homework submission is late.

 Incomplete Grades:  Incomplete grades (I) may be granted under extraordinary

circumstances.

 Disputed Grades: Students may dispute a grade by following the policy as set out in the

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Student Handbook.

  Coursework Resubmission:  Students may submit drafts of homework BEFORE the due

date.

College Policy on Grading and Change of Grades :

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Course Requirements, Expectations or Students:

Because OLC offers classes in three-hour blocks once per week, (for everyone’s travel

convenience), if you are absent from one OLC class session, it’s like missing three classes at

another college. (See student handbook).

·      Your homework assignments must be turned in on the dates due to get full credit.

·     If the Instructor is not present at the beginning of the class, and the College Center

Staff has not heard from the Instructor, you should wait at least 30 minutes past the

normal start-time and then if the Instructor has still not arrived, you may leave.

 Attendance and Tardiness

h tt p: / / w w w . o l c.edu / l o c a l _ l i n k s / r e g i s t r a r / d oc s / s t u d ent_han db o ok.pdf                 see page 8

 Policies on Academic Honesty

h tt p: / / w w w . o l c.edu / l o c a l _ l i n k s / r e g i s t r a r / d oc s / s t u d ent_han db o ok.pdf   see page 43

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 Standards of Conduct Policy

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 AD A Policy

h tt p: / / w w w . o l c.edu / l o c a l _ l i n k s / r e g i s t r a r / d oc s / s t u d ent_han db o ok.pdf   see page 37

 Electronic Information Resources Acceptable Use Guidelines

h tt p: / / w w w . o l c.edu / l o c a l _ l i n k s / r e g i s t r a r / d oc s / s t u d ent_han db o ok.pdf   see page 41

 Additional Course and Department Specifics:

 Examination Policy

Make-up tests will not be allowed without prior arrangements being made before the testing

period. There will be no exceptions to this policy. It is essential that you plan your personal

schedule to guarantee that you can take the tests at the designated times. Testing dates are

published in the course calendar attached to this syllabus.

 P reparation for Examinations: Attend class periods (classroom and virtual) and read the

chapters. Questions are taken directly from the reading material.

 O L C Attendance Policy and Satisfactory Progress

The OLC Attendance Policy states, “A Student may be dropped from a course after three

consecutive absences at the discretion of the instructor, (and will be dropped after a total of

five absences). The instructor must submit a drop card or a letter grade of an “F” to the

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Registrar’s Office.” This policy will beapplied in this course.

 

Each instructor is requested to submit a weekly attendance sheet to the college center

where the course is taught. A weekly progress report will also be submitted with each

attendance sheet.  Each student should be progressing satisfactorily through the course.

Satisfactory progress is defined as the student having submitted the past week's assignment

on time and has been awarded a passing score. After three consecutive weeks of

unsatisfactory progress an attempt will be made help the student remedy the situation

 C lass or Assignment Cancellation

Notification of a class cancellation will be made through E-mail, Jenzabar, and through the

College Center where the class is held.  However, the materials for this course are available

on Jenzabar – 24/7. Events such as snowstorms rarely last more than two or three days

allowing students access to College Center Computer Labs each day during the week making

the cancellation of class assignments unnecessary.

 Incomplete or Change of Grade Policy

Students will not be given an incomplete grade or a change of a grade in this course without

sound reason and documented evidence of why the course assignments could not be

completed as described in the course syllabus.  In any case, for a student to receive an

incomplete or a change of a grade, he or she must be demonstrating passing work, must have

completed a significant portion of the course and submit in writing a request for an extension

to your instructor before the end of the course. The grade awarded at the end of the course

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will be the grade earned during the semester.

 

E n d of the Semester Course Evaluation

At the end of the course, students will receive an automated email invitation to submit an on-

line evaluation of the course and instruction provided. All submitted course evaluations are

confidential, and only aggregate data and comments will be shared with the instructor and

program director. Your thoughts are vitally important to Oglala Lakota College in our efforts

continuously to improve our programs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Class schedule

All Quizzes and Packet Tracer assignments are due at 11:59pm the Sunday before the next

scheduled class. You are to have read all assigned chapters BEFORE the class.

Date (Tuesdays)

Course Introduction and Orientation

Quiz

Chapter 1 – Living in a Network Centric World.

Chapter 2 – Communicating over the Network

Binary-Decimal Conversion

Packet Tracer

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Homework – NF/PT 1.7.1, and 2.7.1

Quiz #1

CNET 1130L – USB/RS-232 Adapter installation and host firewall configuration

Chapter 3 – Application Layer Functionality and Protocols

Chapter 4 – OSI Transport Layer

Chapter 5 – OSI Network Layer

TCP/IP Chapter 1 – Introducing TCP/IP

Homework – NF/PT 3.5.1, and 5.6.1

Quiz #2  

CNET 1130L –Lab 2.6.1, 2.6.2

Chapter 6 – Addressing the Network - IPv4

TCP/IP Chapter 2 – IP Addressing and Related Topics

Homework – NF/PT 6.8.1; Activities 6.7.3, and 6.7.4

Quiz #3

CNET 1130L –Lab 5.5.1, and 5.5.2

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Chapter 7 – Data Link Layer

Chapter 8 – OSI Physical Layer

TCP/IP Chapter 3 – Date Link and Network Layer TCP/IP Protocols

Homework –7.6.1, and 8.5.1

Quiz #4

CNET 1130L – Lab 6.7.1, 6.7.2, and 6.7.5

Chapter 9 – Ethernet

Chapter 10 – Planning and Cabling Networks

TCP/IP Chapter 4 – Internet Control Message Protocol

Homework –10.7.1; Lab 10.3.2 (Paper Activity)

Quiz #5

CNET 1130L – Lab 7.5.2, 8.4.1

Chapter 11 – Configuring and Testing Your Network

Lab 11.5.1, and 11.5.2

Homework –11.6.1

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Test 1A, On-Line Cisco NF Final Exam (CNAP Website, http://cisco.netacad.net) (25%) –Test

1B, On-Line  (75%)

CNET 1130L – Lab 9.8.1, 9.8.2, 9.8.3, and 10.6.1

Chapter 1 – LAN Design.

Chapter 2 – Basic Switch Concepts and Configuration

TCP/IP Chapter 5 – Transport Layer TCP/IP Protocols

Homework – LSW/PT 1.2.4, 1.4.1, 2.3.8, 2.4.7, and 2.5.1

Quiz #6 

CNET 1130L – Lab 2.5.2

 Chapter 3 – VLANs

TCP/IP Chapter 6 – Other Common TCP/IP-based Services

Homework – LSW/PT 3.1.4, 3.2.3, 3.3.4, 3.4.2, and 3.5.1

Quiz #7

CNET 1130L – Lab 2.5.3,

Chapter 4 – VTP

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TCP/IP Chapter 7 – Domain Name Service

Lab 4.4.1

Homework – LSW/PT 4.3.3, 4.4.1

Quiz #8

CNET 1130L – Lab 3.5.2, PT 3.5.3 (HW), PT 4.4.2 (HW)

Chapter 5 – STP

TCP/IP Chapter 8 – Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

Homework – LSW/PT 5.1.3, 5.2.5,

Quiz #9

Lab 4.4.3 PT 4.5.1 (HW), PT 5.5.2 (HW)

Chapter 6 – Inter-VLAN Routing

TCP/IP Chapter 10 – Managing Routing on an In-House Internetwork

Lab – PT 6.2.2.4 and 6.2.2.5

Homework – LSW/PT 6.3.3, 6.4.1

Quiz #10

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CNET 1130L – Lab 5.5.3, PT 5.6.1 (HW), and PT 6.4.2 (HW)

Chapter 7 - Basic Wireless Concepts and Configuration

Lab – 7.5.1

Homework – LSW/PT 7.3.2

Quiz #11

CNET 1130L – Lab 6.4.3, PT 6.5.1 (HW), PT 7.5.2 (HW)

Wireless Continued

WEEK 8 MID-TERM

Test 2A, On-Line Cisco LSW Final Exam (CNAP Website, http://cisco.netacad.net) (25%) –

Test 2B, On-Line  (75%)

CNET 1130L – Lab 7.5.3

TCP/IP Chapter 9 – Securing TCP/IP Environments

Homework – LSW/PT Practice Skills Assessment

Quiz #12

CNET 1130L – Skills Based Assessment

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TCP/IP Chapter 13 – The IPv6 Address Space

CNET 1130L – Skills Based Assessment

Practice Final Exam Does not count towards your grade, you may take it multiple times for

practice

Finals Final Exam (in class)

At the end of the course, students will received a Diploma-Certification of Completion