<p> WESTERN NEVADA COMMUNITY COLLEGE CIT 112B Network +, Spring 2010</p><p>Instructor: Thom Reeves Phone: WNCC: 423-7565 Instructors Cell Phone: 775-691-1888 Instructors Office: 423-1345 Class Cancellation Hotline 866-532-6118 e-mail: [email protected] </p><p>Prerequisites: The following skills are required to complete the course successfully:</p><p>None</p><p>Text: Network+ Guide to Networks, Fifth Edition: Author Tamara Dean</p><p>Course Description:</p><p>Three Credits: Introduces the student to the fundamentals of computer networking. Students are instructed in hardware and software skills necessary to seek employment in networking computer systems. Topics include the OSI model, network topologies, networking standards, networking devices and networking media. Successful completion of this course provides the background to take the nationally recognized N+ certification exam created by the computing industry.</p><p>Objectives:</p><p>1. Familiarize the student with the components of a microcomputer, primarily focusing on the IBM™ clone commonly referred to as the Industry Standard Architecture (ISA).</p><p>2. Teach the student troubleshooting techniques involving configuration errors and component failures.</p><p>3. Teach the student to install new and replace defective components. </p><p>4. Understand the Computer System, associated Hardware & Software, The System Board, Drive Components, Electricity & Power Supplies, Viruses, Networking and the Internet. </p><p>1 Methods of Instruction:</p><p>1. Lecture and mediated lecture 2. Hands-on computer diagnosis and component installation. 3. Testing</p><p>Attendance and Test Makeup Policy:</p><p>Students are expected to attend every class. Please contact the instructor if you will not be able to attend. Each unexcused absence will be penalized. </p><p>Makeup exam Policy. Makeup exams will be at the discretion of the Instructor. Students must obtain permission for makeup exams prior to the subject test from the Instructor. </p><p>Evaluation:</p><p>Final grades are determined by a weighted average of the mid term, and final examinations, homework assignments, and class participation.</p><p>Class participation 10% Homework Assignments 10% Random Quizzes 10% Mid Term Exam 30% Final Exam 40%</p><p>Letter Grades will be calculated from the numeric grade attained from the above distribution.</p><p>100.0 - 90.0 A 89.9 - 80.0 B 79.9 - 70.0 C 69.9 - 60.0 D 59.9 - 00.0 F</p><p>2 Syllabus Schedule CIT 112B A+ Network</p><p>Topic Reading Assignments</p><p>January, 2010</p><p>28 An Introduction to Networking Chapter 1</p><p>February, 2010</p><p>04 Networking Standards and the OSI Model Chapter 2</p><p>11 Transmission Basics and Networking Media Chapter 3</p><p>18 Introduction to TCP/IP Protocols Chapter 4</p><p>25 Topologies and Ethernet Standards Chapter 5</p><p>March, 2010</p><p>4 Network Hardware Chapter 6</p><p>11 WAN’s and Remote Connectivity Chapter 7</p><p>18 Wireless Networking Chapter 8</p><p>25 Mid Term Exam Chapters 1-8</p><p>April, 2010</p><p>01 Network Operating Systems Chapter 9</p><p>08 In-Depth TCP/IP Networking Chapter 10</p><p>15 Voice and Video over IP Chapter 11</p><p>22 Network Security Chapter 12</p><p>3 29 Troubleshooting Network Problems Chapter 13</p><p>May, 2010</p><p>06 Ensuring Integrity and Availability Chapter 14</p><p>13 Network Management Chapter 15</p><p>20 Final Chapters 9-15</p><p>4</p>