Course Description:

            Instruction in networking technologies and their implementation. Topics include the OSI reference model, network protocols, transmission media, and networking hardware and software.

Pre-requisite:            

            COSC 1301 or department approval

Approved Course Text:  

            Network+ Guide to Networks, 6th Edition, by Tamara Dean

            Course Technology (2013): ISBN: 978-1-133-60819-6

Instructional Methodology:

• This section implements a competency-based version of the course.
• To succeed in this section, a student will need to master five competencies
• The competencies are listed in the Course Objectives/Learning Outcomes section.
• Each competency will be assessed using an objective exam.
• Practice tests will be included to help students self-assess their achievement of competency.
• The textbook is the primary source of learning materials.
• Blackboard is the primary vehicle for course delivery.

Course Rationale:

            To introduce students to a broad range of network-related topics: including, protocols, transmission media, architecture, hardware and operating systems. In addition, students will study elements of network maintenance, security, and troubleshooting.

Course Objectives / Learning Outcomes:                Competencies / Learning Objectives

At the completion of this course, the student will have demonstrated the ability to:

1. Explain basic networking concepts.

• Identify network standards organizations.
• Compare the layers of the OSI and TCP/IP models.
• Classify how applications, devices, and protocols relate to the OSI model layers.
• Explain the purpose and properties of IP addressing.
• Explain the purpose and properties of routing and switching.
• Identify common TCP and UDP default ports.
• Explain the function of common networking protocols.
• Summarize DNS concepts and its components.
• Given a scenario, implement the following network troubleshooting methodology

2. Compare and categorize network media and topologies.

• Identify characteristics of network transmissions.
• Categorize standard media types and associated properties.
• Categorize standard connector types based on network media.
• Compare and contrast different wireless standards.
• Categorize WAN technology types and properties.
• Describe different network topologies.
• Given a scenario, troubleshoot common physical connectivity problems.
• Compare and contrast different LAN technologies.
• Identify components of wiring distribution.

3. Apply security standards to a network.

• Given a scenario, implement appropriate wireless security measures.
• Explain the methods of network access security.
• Explain methods of user authentication.
• Explain common threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques.
• Given a scenario, install and configure a basic firewall.
• Categorize different types of network security appliances and methods.

4. Troubleshoot network management issues.

• Explain the purpose and features of various network appliances.
• Given a scenario, use appropriate hardware tools to troubleshoot connectivity issues.
• Given a scenario, use appropriate software tools to troubleshoot connectivity issues.
• Given a scenario, use the appropriate network monitoring resource to analyze traffic.
• Describe the purpose of configuration management documentation.
• Explain different methods and rationales for network performance optimization.
• Explain different methods to achieve fault tolerance

5. Troubleshoot network installation and configuration issues.

• Given a scenario, install and configure connectivity equipment.
• Given a scenario, install and configure a wireless network.
• Explain the purpose and properties of DHCP.
• Given a scenario, troubleshoot common wireless problems.
• Given a scenario, troubleshoot common connectivity equipment problems.
• Given a scenario, install, configure and troubleshoot transceivers.
• Identify virtual network components.

Course/Class Policies:

AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Introduction to Python ITSE 2079

SYLLABUS-Spring 2025

I.             Instructor:            Professor Femi Onabajo

            Office No:       RRC 2232.24/ WebEx

                E-mail:                  fonabajo@austincc.edu

                Phone #:               512/223-0186 (email only)

                Office Hours:      By Appointment (WebEx)

                Section:                 MW 700-10:00 pm on WebEx 

II.        ITSE 2079 Introduction to Python

People gravitate to technology to solve problems. If you are interested in learning Python, this is the class for you. We will emphasize learning the basics of the Python language so you can leverage the reference book to solve real-world issues on your own upon course completion. A book is required and may be purchased at ACC Bookstore. Prerequisite: General computing knowledge and a desire to learn.

Juan 24 – Mar 09   7 - 10 pm   MW              

1. Text:      starting out with PYTHON Fourth Edition BY TONY GADDIS

                                ISBN 13-978-0-13-444432-1 ISBN 10-0-13-444432-9 (only Text Bk) OR                                                            9780143543666 (Bundle My Programing Lab Edition)

NOTE: Texk Book is optional but encouraged. But I have adequate materials including Power Point slides for students.

1. Grading:

Pass / Fail

NOTE:                  Attendance is Mandatory.

                             But If a student has to miss, an excused absence will be required.

There is no pre-requisite for the Class

Lastly, a simple home computer is needed to connect and to do labs. Thank you.

VII                          Tentative Schedule

Day                        Date                       Chapter                 Topic

                                1.             Jan   27                  0                              General Overview / Introduction to                                                                                                 Computer/Programming

                                2.                     29                  0                              Number system / Logic Gates

                                3.             Feb  03                  0                              Flow-Chart / Problem Solving 

                                4.                     05                  2/3                          IPO / Decision Struct. & Boolean / Lab #1

                                5.                     10                  4                              Repetition Structures / Loop                                                                                                                        Lab#2

6.                      12               5                              Function Lab#3   

7.                      17               5                              File Exception & File Exception     

8                     19                6                              List & Tuples / Lab #4 / Lab#5  

9                      24                 0                              Strings / Lab#6

10.                  26                 7                              Dictionary & Sets

11          Mar   03                 8                              Sort (Bubble) Search (Binary Search)            

                             12                   05                 9                             Classes & OOP /Lab 7

13                   10                  10/11                     Classes / Pointers Lab #8               

14                    12                 12/13                     Inheritance, Recursion, GUI Programming

VIII

                                Lab Dates:

                                (Flexible)

IX                           Exam Dates:       

                                (None)   

X                             Important Dates:

                                MLK                                                      January 20                           

                                Semester Ends                                      March   12

      Academic Integrity

A student is expected to complete his or her own classwork.  Students are responsible for observing the policy on academic integrity as described in the current Student Policies Handbook and the College Catalog.

The penalty accessed will be in accordance with the current policy stated in Administrative Rule, Student Standards of Conduct and Disciplinary Process, Rule 1.04.006.

      Incomplete

A student may receive a temporary grade of “I” (Incomplete) at the end of the semester only if ALL of the following conditions are satisfied:

1. The student is unable to complete the course during the semester due to circumstances beyond their control.

2. The student must have earned at least half of the grade points needed for a “C” by the end of the semester.

3. The request for the grade must be made in person at the instructor’s office and necessary documents completed.

4. To remove an “I”, the student must complete the course by two weeks before the end of the following semester.  Failure to do so will result in the grade automatically reverting to an “F”.

      Freedom of Expression Policy

It is expected that faculty and students will respect the views of others when expressed in classroom discussions.

      Testing Center Policy:

For testing, center policies see the following link: http://www.austincc.edu/support-and-services/services-for-students/testing-services/instructional-testing
 

      Attendance / Withdrawal

Students are expected to keep current with the course.  This will be demonstrated by successfully completing competency exams in a timely manner.  The instructor may withdraw students from this class if they do not keep up with this course but are not required to do so.  The last date to withdraw for this semester is April 28, 2028.  It is not the responsibility of the instructor to withdraw the students from their class even though the instructor has the prerogative to do so under the above-listed circumstances. 

      Rule of Three/Rule of Six

Students who enroll for the third or subsequent time in a course taken since Fall 2002 are charged a higher tuition rate.  State law permits students to withdraw from no more than six courses during their entire undergraduate career at Texas public colleges or universities.  With certain exceptions, all course withdrawals automatically count toward this limit.  Details regarding this policy can be found in the ACC College Catalog.

      Student Files – Privacy

The information that a student stores in his/her student's hard disk in the Computer Studies Network Labs may be viewed by their instructor for educational and academic reasons.

      Students with Disabilities

Each ACC campus offers support services for students with documented physical or psychological disabilities.  Students with disabilities must request reasonable accommodations through the Office for Students with Disabilities on the campus where they expect to take the majority of their classes.  Students are encouraged to make this request three weeks before the start of the semester.   (Refer to the OSD Web Site for more information).

      Communication

The ACC online Blackboard system, http://acconline.austincc.edu, and the ACCmail accounts will be used as the official communication system during this semester.  Lecture notes, handouts, changes to course schedule or assignments, and your grades will be posted on Blackboard and all email communication will be via the ACCmail accounts.  All students are expected to check both Blackboard and their ACCmail accounts on a regular basis.  For information on how to log onto Blackboard and ACCmail please visit the following sites: http://irt.austincc.edu/blackboard/StudentSupport.php and http://www.austincc.edu/google.

      Safety Statement

Each student is expected to learn and comply with ACC environmental, health, and safety procedures and agree to follow ACC safety policies.  Emergency posters and Campus Safety Plans are posted in each classroom.  Additional information about safety procedures and how to sign up to be notified in case of an emergency can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/emergency/.  Anyone who thoughtlessly or intentionally jeopardizes the health or safety of another individual will be immediately dismissed from the day’s activity, may be withdrawn from the class, and/or barred from attending future activities.

AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER STUDIES AND ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY

Course Syllabus:  ITNW 1325 (3-3-1) - Fundamentals of Networking Technologies

APT & Non-APT

9-Week-Section Summer 2025

Synonym [ 87583 ]

Instructor:           Professor Femi Onabajo

Office Phone:       512 223-0186

Office:                   RRC 512.2232.24

Office Hours:       In Office:   

                              WebEx (only)

                              Others by Appointment

E-mail:                 fonabajo@austincc.edu

Web Sites:            https://sites.google.com/a/austincc.edu/femi-onabajo/

Sections:               /16 Weeks / Synonym 86012,24471,24687,

Course Description:

            Instruction in networking technologies and their implementation. Topics include the OSI reference model, network protocols, transmission media, and networking hardware and software.

Pre-requisite:           

            COSC 1301 or department approval

Approved Course Text:  

            Network+ Guide to Networks, 8th Edition, by Jill West, Tamara Dean & Jean Andrews

            Cengage (2019): ISBN: 978-1-3375-6933-0

Instructional Methodology:

• This section implements a competency-based version of the course.
• To succeed in this section, a student will need to master five competencies
• The competencies are listed in the Course Objectives/Learning Outcomes section.
• Each competency will be assessed using an objective exam.
• Practice tests will be included to help students self-assess their achievement of a competency.
• The textbook is the primary source of learning materials.
• Blackboard is the primary vehicle for course delivery.

Course Rationale:

            To introduce students to a broad range of network-related topics: including, protocols, transmission media, architecture, hardware and operating systems. In addition, students will study elements of network maintenance, security, and troubleshooting.

Course Objectives / Learning Outcomes:              Competencies / Learning Objectives

At the completion of this course, the student will have demonstrated the ability to:

1. Introduction to Networking/ Network Infrastructure /Addressing on Networks (Chapters 1,2,3) Exam #1

• Network Models & Client Server Applications
• Network Hardware
• The Seven-Layer OSI Model
• Safety Procedures & Policies
• Troubleshooting Networks Problems
• Components of structured Cabling
• Network Documentation & Change Management
• Addressing Overview
• Ports and Sockets
• Domain Names and DNS
• Troubleshooting Address Problems
•  

1. Network Protocols & Routing / Network Cabling / Wireless Networking(Chapters 4,5,6)Exam#2

• TCP/IP Core Protocols
• Routers and How They work
• Troubleshooting Route issues
• Transmission Basics
• Copper Cables
• Fiber-Optics Cable
• Troubleshooting Tools
• Characteristics of Wireless Transmissions
• Wireless Standards for the IoT (Internet of Things)
• 802.11 WLAN Standard
• Implementing a Wi-Fi Network
• Wi-Fi Network Security
• Troubleshooting Wi-Fi Networks

1. Virtualization and Cloud Computing / Subnets and VLAN / Network Risk Management (Chapter 7,8,9) Exam #3

• Virtualization & Cloud Computing
• Encryption Protocols
• Remote Access
• Network Segmentation / Subnets
• VLAN (Virtual Local Area Networks)
• Security Risks
• Security Assessment
• Physical Security
• Device Hardening
• Security Policies for Users

1. Security in Network Design / Network Performance and Recovery/ Wide Area Networks. (Chapter 10,11,12) Exam #4

• Network Security Devices
• Switch Management
• AAA (Authentication, Authorization and Accounting)
• Access Control Technologies
• Wireless Network Security
• Collecting Network Traffic
• Network Availability
• Response and Recovery
• WAN Essentials
• Layer 1 Wan Technologies
• Layer 2 WAN Technologies
• Wireless WANs

1. Capstone Competency (Chapter 1-12) Exam #5

• Introduction to Networking/ Network Infrastructure /Addressing on Networks (Chapters 1,2,3)
• Network Protocols & Routing / Network Cabling / Wireless Networking(Chapters 4,5,6)
• Virtualization and Cloud Computing / Subnets and VLAN / Network Risk Management (Chapter 7,8,9)
• Security in Network Design / Network Performance and Recovery/ Wide Area Networks. (Chapter 10,11,12)

Exams/Grading:       

            Grading Policy:  In order to receive a successful grade for the course, the student must pass an objective exam on each of the five competencies. Each exam may be taken up to three times, with the highest score used as the score for grading purposes. 

                        The final grade will be calculated as the average of the five competency exams

                        Practice Exams can be taken anywhere but these exams are not part of the grade

                        Calculations

                        The Exams are all closed books and must be taken at HOME

70%     Exams

            25%     Labs

            5%       Professor’s discretion

            Grade Scale:   A = 90% or above
B = 80% or above
C = 70% or above
D = 60% or above

                                      F= failure to pass all five competency exams

            Grading Policy:  In order to receive a successful grade for the course, the student must pass an objective exam on each of the five competencies. Each exam may be taken up to three times, with the highest score used as the score for grading purposes. 

                        The final grade will be calculated as the average of the five competency exams (75%) +Labs (25%). The object exams are all closed books and must be taken at any of the ACC Testing Centers.

            Grade Scale:   A = 90% or above
B = 80% or above
C = 70% or above
D = 60% or above

                                      F= failure to pass all five competency exams

Course/Class Policies:

      Academic Integrity

A student is expected to complete his or her own classwork.  Students are responsible for observing the policy on academic integrity as described in the current Student Policies Handbook and the College Catalog.

The penalty accessed will be in accordance with the current policy stated in Administrative Rule, Student Standards of Conduct and Disciplinary Process, Rule 1.04.006.

      Incomplete

A student may receive a temporary grade of “I” (Incomplete) at the end of the semester only if ALL of the following conditions are satisfied:

1.      The student is unable to complete the course during the semester due to circumstances beyond their control.

2.      The student must have earned at least half of the grade points needed for a “C” by the end of the semester.

3.      The request for the grade must be made in person at the instructor’s office and necessary documents completed.

4.      To remove an “I”, the student must complete the course by two weeks before the end of the following semester.  Failure to do so will result in the grade automatically reverting to an “F”.

      Freedom of Expression Policy

It is expected that faculty and students will respect the views of others when expressed in classroom discussions.

      Testing Center Policy:

For testing, center policies see the following link: http://www.austincc.edu/support-and-services/services-for-students/testing-services/instructional-testing
 

      Attendance / Withdrawal

Students are expected to keep current with the course.  This will be demonstrated by successfully completing competency exams in a timely manner.  The instructor may withdraw students from this class if they do not keep up with this course but are not required to do so.  The last date to withdraw for this semester is APRIL 28 2025.  It is not the responsibility of the instructor to withdraw the students from their class even though the instructor has the prerogative to do so under the above-listed circumstances. 

      Rule of Three/Rule of Six

Students who enroll for the third or subsequent time in a course taken since fall 2017 are charged a higher tuition rate.  State law permits students to withdraw from no more than six courses during their entire undergraduate career at Texas public colleges or universities.  With certain exceptions, all course withdrawals automatically count toward this limit.  Details regarding this policy can be found in the ACC College Catalog.

      Student Files – Privacy

The information that a student stores in his/her student's hard disk in the Computer Studies Network Labs may be viewed by their instructor for educational and academic reasons.

      Students with Disabilities

Each ACC campus offers support services for students with documented physical or psychological disabilities.  Students with disabilities must request reasonable accommodations through the Office for Students with Disabilities on the campus where they expect to take the majority of their classes.  Students are encouraged to make this request three weeks before the start of the semester.   (Refer to the OSD Web Site for more information).

      Communication

The ACC online Blackboard system, http://acconline.austincc.edu, and the ACCmail accounts will be used as the official communication system during this semester.  Lecture notes, handouts, changes to course schedule or assignments, and your grades will be posted on Blackboard and all email communication will be via the ACCmail accounts.  All students are expected to check both Blackboard and their ACCmail accounts on a regular basis.  For information on how to log onto Blackboard and ACCmail please visit the following sites: http://irt.austincc.edu/blackboard/StudentSupport.php and http://www.austincc.edu/google.

Safety Statement

Each student is expected to learn and comply with ACC environmental, health, and safety procedures and agree to follow ACC safety policies.  Emergency posters and Campus Safety Plans are posted in each classroom.  Additional information about safety procedures and how to sign up to be notified in case of an emergency can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/emergency/.  Anyone who thoughtlessly or intentionally jeopardizes the health or safety of another individual will be immediately dismissed from the day’s activity, may be withdrawn from the class, and/or barred from attending future activities.

Concealed Handgun Policy Statement:

Concealed Handgun Policy The Austin Community College District concealed handgun policy ensures compliance with Section 411.2031 of the Texas Government Code (also known as the Campus Carry Law), while maintaining ACC’s commitment to providing a safe environment for its students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Beginning August 1, 2017, individuals who are licensed to carry (LTC) may do so on campus premises except in locations and at activities prohibited by state or federal law, or the college’s concealed handgun policy. It is the responsibility of license holders to conceal their handguns at all times. Persons who see a handgun on campus are asked to contact the ACC Police Department by dialing 222 from a campus phone or 512-223-7999

Scan Competencies:

Legend:
1 = Concept
2 = Application
3 = Advanced

Exams/Grading:       

Grading Policy:  In order to receive a successful grade for the course, the student must pass an objective exam on each of the five competencies.  The best scores of each of the competencies will be averaged for the total score + the lab's scores.  Each exam may be taken up to three times, with the highest score used as the score for grading purposes. 

The final grade will be calculated as the average of the five competency exams.

                        5 Exams = 75%

                        4 Labs  =   20%

                        =(Ex1+Ex2+Ex3+Ex4+Ex5)/500*.75*100)+ (20% of labs) + 5% Professor discretion.

+

Grade Scale:  

A = 90% or above
B = 80% or above
C = 70% or above

Tentative Schedule

Tentative Schedule

• AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE

  DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER STUDIES AND ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY

   

  Course Syllabus:  ITNW 1325 (3-3-1) - Fundamentals of Networking Technologies

  APT & Non-APT

  09 Week-Sections NETWORKING 2025

  Synonym [88225]

   

  Instructor:           Professor Femi Onabajo

  Office Phone:       512 223-0186 /WebEx

  Office:                   RRC 512.2232.24 / fonabajo@austincc.edu

  Office Hours:       Virtual  /WebEx

                                TTH – 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM

                                Others by Appointment

  E-mail:                  fonabajo@austincc.edu

  Web Sites:            https://sites.google.com/a/austincc.edu/femi-onabajo/

  Sections:                TTH 1:30pm – 4:20 pm /9 Weeks / Synonym 88225/ WebEx

  Course Description:

              Instruction in networking technologies and their implementation. Topics include the OSI reference model, network protocols, transmission media, and networking hardware and software.

   

  Pre-requisite:            

              COSC 1301 or department approval

   

   

  Approved Course Text:  

              Network+ Guide to Networks, 8th Edition, by Jill West, Tamara Dean & Jean Andrews

              Cengage (2019): ISBN: 978-1-3375-6933-0

   

   

  Instructional Methodology:

• This section implements a competency-based version of the course.
• To succeed in this section, a student will need to master five competencies
• The competencies are listed in the Course Objectives/Learning Outcomes section.
• Each competency will be assessed using an objective exam.
• Practice tests will be included to help students self-assess their achievement of a competency.
• The textbook is the primary source of learning materials.
• Blackboard is the primary vehicle for course delivery.

•  

   

  Course Rationale:

              To introduce students to a broad range of network-related topics: including, protocols, transmission media, architecture, hardware and operating systems. In addition, students will study elements of network maintenance, security, and troubleshooting.

   

   

  Course Objectives / Learning Outcomes:              Competencies / Learning Objectives

   

  At the completion of this course, the student will have demonstrated the ability to:

   

• Introduction to Networking/ Network Infrastructure /Addressing on Networks (Chapters 1,2,3) Exam #1
• Network Models & Client Server Applications
• Network Hardware
• The Seven-Layer OSI Model
• Safety Procedures & Policies
• Troubleshooting Networks Problems
• Components of structured Cabling
• Network Documentation & Change Management
• Addressing Overview
• Ports and Sockets
• Domain Names and DNS
• Troubleshooting Address Problems
•  

•  

• Network Protocols & Routing / Network Cabling / Wireless Networking(Chapters 4,5,6)Exam#2
• TCP/IP Core Protocols
• Routers and How They work
• Troubleshooting Route issues
• Transmission Basics
• Copper Cables
• Fiber-Optics Cable
• Troubleshooting Tools
• Characteristics of Wireless Transmissions
• Wireless Standards for the IoT (Internet of Things)
• 802.11 WLAN Standard
• Implementing a Wi-Fi Network
• Wi-Fi Network Security
• Troubleshooting Wi-Fi Networks

•  

   

• Virtualization and Cloud Computing / Subnets and VLAN / Network Risk Management (Chapter 7,8,9) Exam #3
• Virtualization & Cloud Computing
• Encryption Protocols
• Remote Access
• Network Segmentation / Subnets
• VLAN (Virtual Local Area Networks)
• Security Risks
• Security Assessment
• Physical Security
• Device Hardening
• Security Policies for Users

•  

   

• Security in Network Design / Network Performance and Recovery/ Wide Area Networks. (Chapter 10,11,12) Exam #4
• Network Security Devices
• Switch Management
• AAA (Authentication, Authorization and Accounting)
• Access Control Technologies
• Wireless Network Security
• Collecting Network Traffic
• Network Availability
• Response and Recovery
• WAN Essentials
• Layer 1 Wan Technologies
• Layer 2 WAN Technologies
• Wireless WANs

•  

   

• Capstone Competency (Chapter 1-12) Exam #5
• Introduction to Networking/ Network Infrastructure /Addressing on Networks (Chapters 1,2,3)
• Network Protocols & Routing / Network Cabling / Wireless Networking(Chapters 4,5,6)
• Virtualization and Cloud Computing / Subnets and VLAN / Network Risk Management (Chapter 7,8,9)
• Security in Network Design / Network Performance and Recovery/ Wide Area Networks. (Chapter 10,11,12)

•  

  Exams/Grading:       

   

              Grading Policy:  In order to receive a successful grade for the course, the student must pass an objective exam on each of the five competencies. Each exam may be taken up to three times, with the highest score used as the score for grading purposes. 

                          The final grade will be calculated as the average of the five competency exams

                          Practice Exams can be taken anywhere but these exams are not part of the grade

                          Calculations

                          The Exams are all closed books and must be taken at HOME

                           

   

  70%     Exams

              25%     Labs

              5%       Professor’s discretion

   

              Grade Scale:   A = 90% or above
  B = 80% or above
  C = 70% or above
  D = 60% or above

                                        F= failure to pass all five competency exams

             

   

   

   

   

   

  Course/Class Policies:

       

        Academic Integrity

  A student is expected to complete his or her own class work.  Students are responsible for observing the policy on academic integrity as described in the current Student Policies Handbook and the College Catalog.

   

  The penalty accessed will be in accordance with the current policy stated in Administrative Rule, Student Standards of conduct and Disciplinary Process, Rule 1.04.006.

   

   

        Incomplete

  A student may receive a temporary grade of “I” (Incomplete) at the end of the semester only if ALL of the following conditions are satisfied:

• The student is unable to complete the course during the semester due to circumstances beyond their control.
• The student must have earned at least half of the grade points needed for a “C” by the end of the semester.
• The request for the grade must be made in person at the instructor’s office and necessary documents completed.
• To remove an “I”, the student must complete the course by two weeks before the end of the following semester.  Failure to do so will result in the grade automatically reverting to an “F”.

•  

   

        Freedom of Expression Policy

  It is expected that faculty and students will respect the views of others when expressed in classroom discussions.

   

   

        Testing Center Policy:

  For testing center policies see the following link: http://www.austincc.edu/support-and-services/services-for-students/testing-services/instructional-testing
   

   

   

   

        Attendance / Withdrawal

  Students are expected to keep current with the course.  This will be demonstrated by successfully completing competency exams in a timely manner.  The instructor may withdraw students from this class if they do not keep up with this course, but is not required to do so.  The last date to withdraw for this semester is JULY 21, 2025.  It is not the responsibility of the instructor to withdraw the students from their class even though the instructor has the prerogative to do so under the above listed circumstances. 

   

   

        Rule of Three/Rule of Six

  Students who enroll for the third or subsequent time in a course taken since fall 2017 are charged a higher tuition rate.  State law permits students to withdraw from no more than six courses during their entire undergraduate career at Texas public colleges or universities.  With certain exceptions, all course withdrawals automatically count towards this limit.  Details regard this policy can be found in the ACC College Catalog.

   

   

        Student Files – Privacy

  The information that a student stores in his/her student hard disk in the Computer Studies Network Labs may be viewed by their instructor for educational and academic reasons.

   

   

        Students with Disabilities

  Each ACC campus offers support services for students with documented physical or psychological disabilities.  Students with disabilities must request reasonable accommodations through the Office for Students with Disabilities on the campus where they expect to take the majority of their classes.  Students are encouraged to make this request three weeks before the start of the semester.   (Refer to the OSD Web Site for more information).

   

   

        Communication

  The ACC online Blackboard system, http://acconline.austincc.edu and the ACCmail accounts will be used as the official communication system during this semester.  Lecture notes, handouts, changes to course schedule or assignments and your grades will be posted on Blackboard and all email communication will be via the ACCmail accounts.  All students are expected to check both Blackboard and their ACCmail accounts on a regular basis.  For information on how to log onto Blackboard and ACCmail please visit the following sites: http://irt.austincc.edu/blackboard/StudentSupport.php and http://www.austincc.edu/google.

   

   

       

  Safety Statement

  Each student is expected to learn and comply with ACC environmental, health and safety procedures and agree to follow ACC safety policies.  Emergency posters and Campus Safety Plans are posted in each classroom.  Additional information about safety procedures and how to sign up to be notified in case of an emergency can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/emergency/.  Anyone who thoughtlessly or intentionally jeopardizes the health or safety of another individual will be immediately dismissed from the day’s activity, may be withdrawn from the class, and / or barred from attending future activities.

   

   

  Concealed Handgun Policy Statement:

   

  Concealed Handgun Policy The Austin Community College District concealed handgun policy ensures compliance with Section 411.2031 of the Texas Government Code (also known as the Campus Carry Law), while maintaining ACC’s commitment to provide a safe environment for its students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Beginning August 1, 2017, individuals who are licensed to carry (LTC) may do so on campus premises except in locations and at activities prohibited by state or federal law, or the college’s concealed handgun policy. It is the responsibility of license holders to conceal their handguns at all times. Persons who see a handgun on campus are asked to contact the ACC Police Department by dialing 222 from a campus phone or 512-223-7999

   

  Scan Competencies:

  Legend:
  1 = Concept
  2 = Application
  3 = Advanced

   

  C5	Acquires and evaluates information	2
  C6	Interprets and communicates information	2
  C8	Uses computers to process information	2
  C9	Participates as a member of a team: Contributes to group effort	2
  C16	Monitors and corrects performance: Distinguishes trends, predicts impacts on system operations, diagnoses systems performance, and corrects malfunctions	1
  C17	Improves or Designs Systems: Suggests modifications to existing systems and develops new or alternative systems to improve performance	1
  C18	Selects technology: Chooses procedures, tools, or equipment, including computers and related technologies	2
  C19	Applies technology to task: Understands overall intent and proper procedures for setup and operation of	2
  C20	Maintains and troubleshoots equipment: Prevents, identifies, or solves problems with equipment, including computers and other technologies	2
  F1	Reading: Locates, understands, and interprets written information in prose and in documents such as manuals	2
  F3	Arithmetic: Performs basic computations; uses basic numerical concepts such as whole numbers, etc.	2
  F5	Listening: Receives, attends to, interprets, and responds to verbal messages and other cues	2
  F9	Problem solving: Recognizes problems and devises and implements plan of action.	1
  F10	Seeing Things in the Mind’s Eye: Organizes and processes symbols, pictures, graphs, objects and other	2
  F11	Knowing how to learn: Uses efficient learning techniques to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills.	2
  F12	Reasoning:  Discovering  a rule or principle underlying the relationship between two or more objects and applies it	2
  F13	Responsibility Exerts a high level of effort and perseveres towards goal attainment	2
  F14	Self-Esteem: Believes in own self-worth and maintains a positive view of self.	2
  F15	Social ability: Demonstrate understanding, friendliness, adaptability, empathy, and politeness in group settings.	2
  F16	Self-Management:  Assesses self accurately, sets personal goals, monitors progress, and exhibits self-control.	2
  F17	Integrity/Honesty:  Chooses ethical courses of action.	2

   

   

   

   

   

   

  Tentative Schedule

   

              1          June  03 & 05             0          Orientation / Review: Introduction to Computer

  System

   

                                      Number System & Logic Gates & DOS/NOS

    

              2          Jun      10 & 12          1          Introduction to Networking

   

              3.                     17 & 19           2/3       Network Infrastructure / Addressing on Networking

   

              4.                     24 & 26           0          Exam #1 & Lab#1 & Lab#2

   

              5.         Jul       01 & 03           4/5       Network Protocols And Routing / Network Cabling

   

              6.                     08 & 10 6/7                Wireless Network / Virtualization Cloud Computing

   

                                      Exam #2

              7.

  15 & 17           8/9      Subnet VLAN / Network Risk Management

   

                                                                          / Exam #3 / Lab#3 & Lab#4

                                                                                                                                     

  8.                     22 & 24           10/11   Security Network Design / Network Performance

  Rec.

   

              9.                     29 & 31           12        Wide Area Network /Exam #4 / Lab #5 / Lab#6

   

                                                                           Capstone Exam #5 / Semester Ends          

   

                                                 

                                                 

   

  VIII

                          Lab Dates:                               (Check dates above)

                                     

  IX                    Exam Dates:    Exam #1                      June 18/20      

                                                  Exam #2                      July  02/04

                                                  Exam #3                      July  9/11

                                                  Exam #4                      July  16/18

                                                  Exam #5 Capstone      July  23/25

   

   

  X                     Important Dates:

                                                  Juneteenth Observed   June 19

                                                  Independence Day       July 04

                                                  Last Day to Drop       July 21

                                                  Semester Ends             July 31

I have not set any hard deadlines for the course.  It is incumbent upon the student to pace themselves through the course.  Remember in order to successfully complete this course, you will need to pass five competency exams.  This also entails reading (approximately 800 pages) and studying that material in order to master the competencies.   Here is a MINIMUM timetable for completing this course, satisfactorily.  You may complete the work more quickly, but should complete each competency no later than according to this schedule.

Course/Class Policies:

      Academic Integrity

A student is expected to complete his or her own classwork.  Students are responsible for observing the policy on academic integrity as described in the current Student Policies Handbook and the College Catalog.

The penalty accessed will be in accordance with the current policy stated in Administrative Rule, Student Standards of Conduct and Disciplinary Process, Rule 1.04.006.

      Incomplete

A student may receive a temporary grade of “I” (Incomplete) at the end of the semester only if ALL of the following conditions are satisfied:

1.The student is unable to complete the course during the semester due to circumstances beyond their control.

2.The student must have earned at least half of the grade points needed for a “C” by the end of the semester.

3.The request for the grade must be made in person at the instructor’s office and necessary documents completed.

4.To remove an “I”, the student must complete the course by two weeks before the end of the following semester.  Failure to do so will result in the grade automatically reverting to an “F”.

      Freedom of Expression Policy

It is expected that faculty and students will respect the views of others when expressed in classroom discussions.

      Testing Center Policy:

For testing, center policies see the following link: http://www.austincc.edu/support-and-services/services-for-students/testing-services/instructional-testing
 

      Attendance / Withdrawal

Students are expected to keep current with the course.  This will be demonstrated by successfully completing competency exams in a timely manner.  The instructor may withdraw students from this class if they do not keep up with this course but is not required to do so.  The last date to withdraw for this semester is APRIL 24, 2022.  It is not the responsibility of the instructor to withdraw the students from their class even though the instructor has the prerogative to do so under the above-listed circumstances. 

      Rule of Three/Rule of Six

Students who enroll for the third or subsequent time in a course taken since Fall 2002 are charged a higher tuition rate.  State law permits students to withdraw from no more than six courses during their entire undergraduate career at Texas public colleges or universities.  With certain exceptions, all course withdrawals automatically count towards this limit.  Details regarding this policy can be found in the ACC College Catalog.

      Student Files – Privacy

The information that student stores in his/her student hard disk in the Computer Studies Network Labs may be viewed by their instructor for educational and academic reasons.

      Students with Disabilities

Each ACC campus offers support services for students with documented physical or psychological disabilities.  Students with disabilities must request reasonable accommodations through the Office for Students with Disabilities on the campus where they expect to take the majority of their classes.  Students are encouraged to make this request three weeks before the start of the semester.   (Refer to the OSD Web Site for more information).

      Communication

The ACC online Blackboard system, http://acconline.austincc.edu and the ACCmail accounts will be used as the official communication system during this semester.  Lecture notes, handouts, changes to course schedule or assignments and your grades will be posted on Blackboard and all email communication will be via the ACCmail accounts.  All students are expected to check both Blackboard and their ACCmail accounts on a regular basis.  For information on how to log onto Blackboard and ACCmail please visit the following sites: http://irt.austincc.edu/blackboard/StudentSupport.php and http://www.austincc.edu/google.

      Safety Statement

Each student is expected to learn and comply with ACC environmental, health, and safety procedures and agree to follow ACC safety policies.  Emergency posters and Campus Safety Plans are posted in each classroom.  Additional information about safety procedures and how to sign up to be notified in case of an emergency can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/emergency/.  Anyone who thoughtlessly or intentionally jeopardizes the health or safety of another individual will be immediately dismissed from the day’s activity, may be withdrawn from the class, and/or barred from attending future activities.

Scan Competencies:

Legend:
1 = Concept
2 = Application
3 = Advanced