Course Syllabus _ Page 1 COURSE SYLLABUS Course Name SWITCHING BASICS Course Number ITCC 1340 46Y1 2-4 - 3 Lecture - Lab - Credit NONE Prerequisite This syllabus has been reviewed and is current on the date indicated. Prepared By Date Leonardo Chavez _ 08/07/15 Reviewed By Chris Gibson _ 05/30/14 Division Director/Designee Date
Course Syllabus _ Page 2 I. Instructor Information Name: Leo Chavez Phone: 325-738-3356 Campus Office: Abilene Office Hours: Mon, Wed: 9:00AM 11:30PM Tues, Thurs: 1:30PM - 4:30PM Fri: By Appointment Program Chair/Director: Adrian Medrano email: leo.chavez@tstc.edu Advisement Hours: By Appointment Program Chair/Director email: Adrian.medrano@tstc.edu II. III. IV. Class Times, Location Online Content: https://mycourses.tstc.edu Open Lab: Monday/Wednesday 1PM 2PM Class Time: Monday/Wednesday 2PM - 5PM Location: Abilene Campus, Room 110 Program Outcomes Graduates will gain skills in this course and build the foundation for a career in the computer network systems and administration field. Course Description & Introduction Internet Protocol addressing techniques, command line interface configuration of switches, Ethernet switching, and protocols associated with Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs). V. Learning Outcomes The student will: A. Install and configure switches and routers in multiprotocol internetworks B. configure VLAN protocols VI. Assessment Methods & Grading Policy There are two types of weekly assessments and a validation. Quizzes containing various types of questions (Multiple Choice, Matching, Short Answer, Essay) used to reinforce course material. Graded on a 0-100 scale. Labs containing various hands-on activities to reinforce course material and prepare for validation. Graded on a 0-100 scale. Validation: Validation consists of a hands-on lab done individually and without assistance, but in the presence of the instructor to assess the student s knowledge on course material. Graded on a 0-100 scale. Grades earned in validation count as two weekly assessment grades. Extra Credit:
Course Syllabus _ Page 3 Discussion questions generated from student research in current events within the IT field will be used for extra credit. A thoughtful question, answer or reply (ranked by other students) will score 5 points that may be used on any weekly assignment the student chooses. Extra credit cannot be used on validations. Grading Policy: The mean of all weekly assignment and validation grades will be the final average. If an assignment is late, 20 points will be deducted following the due date. Assignments submitted later than one week after the due date will not be accepted. Grades may be found, updated weekly, in the student gradebook at https://mycourses.tstc.edu. VIII. IX. Textbook/Reference Materials No text required. See: http://bookstores.tstc.edu/tstcabilene/ Additional Resources & Supplies Personal laptop with: An Intel Core2Duo/Amd A-series or better processor At least 100GB of free hard drive space At least 4GB memory. X. Class Participation Policy & Student Conduct Attendance during scheduled class time is mandatory. If the student is to miss a class period, he or she must inform the instructor, via e-mail, (leo.chavez@tstc.edu) that this will occur. If an e-mail is not received before the class period, 20 points may be deducted from all assignments given during that week. XI. Safety Campus building occupants are required to evacuate buildings when a fire alarm activates. Alarm activation or announcement requires exiting and assembling outside. Familiarize yourself with all exit doors of each classroom and building you may occupy while receiving instructions. The nearest exit door may not be the door you used when entering the building. Students requiring evacuation assistance should inform the instructor during the first week of class. In the event of evacuation, follow the faculty s or class instructor s instructions. Do Not re-enter a building unless given instructions by the Fire Department, Campus/Local Police, or Fire Prevention Services. XII. Special Needs If you have a documented disability that will impact your work in this class, please contact the ADA Coordinator, so that appropriate arrangements for your accommodations can be made. The counselor on your campus can assist you in this process. In accordance with the federal law, a student requesting accommodations must provide documentation of his/her disability to the ADA Coordinator. For more information call (325) 236-8292 or email amy.freeman@tstc.edu.
Course Syllabus _ Page 4 XIII. Course Schedule Week Theory and Lab Activity Topics Week 1 Identify and define terminology, hardware, and software components of computer networks Week 2 Utilize equipment, protocols, and topologies to differentiate between various network systems Week 3 Demonstrate skills in installing network hardware, software, cable Week 4 Troubleshoot network connectivity Week 5 Configure network protocols Week 6 Install and configure network client software Week 7 Install and configure switches in multiprotocol internetworks Week 8 Install and configure routers in multiprotocol internetworks Week 9 Configure VLAN protocols Week 10 Install, configure and manage switches, routers and subnets Week 11 Create and apply access control lists in TCP/IP and multiprotocol internetworks Week 12 Configure variable-length subnet masking and intermediate routing protocols Week 13 Install and configure switches and routers in multiprotocol internetworks using LAN and WAN interfaces Week 14 Demonstrate entry-level tasks in planning, design, installation, operating and troubleshooting of Ethernet, TCP/IP networks including how to improve performance and security Week 15 Setup DHCP, NAT, PAT, PPP, ISDN, DDR.
Course Syllabus _ Page 5 XIV. Instructor CV Leonardo Chavez Education Name of Institution Degree Earned Date Earned Texas State Technical College Sweetwater Certifications Name of Certification Associates of Computer Network Systems Administration Date Earned December 5, 2008 Date Expires CompTIA Security+ March 5, 2008 N/A CompTIA A+ July 24, 2008 N/A Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician January 10, 2014 January 10, 2017 Industry, Teaching or Training, and Other Experience Relevant To Course Description of Experience Related To Course Date Began Date Ended Computer Technician with Circuit City, San Angelo TX Helpdesk Technician with Texas State Technical College, Sweetwater TX Network Technician with Texas State Technical College, Sweetwater TX Network Technician with Arrow Ford, Abilene TX August 2004 July 2007 August 2007 September 2008 October 2008 June 2011 July 2011 April 2012 Instructor with Texas State Technical College, Abilene TX January 2012 Present
Course Syllabus _ Page 6 Student Acknowledgement: This is to acknowledge that I have received a copy of the syllabus for the course ITCC 1340,. I understand that it is my responsibility to read and understand the syllabus and to abide by the guidelines presented therein. Student Printed Name Signature Date