College of the Redwoods
CURRICULUM PROPOSAL
--Attach the Course Outline-1. Division/Center
Business & Applied Technologies
2. Program and Course Number __CIS 31L__________________________
3. Course Title __Network Operating Systems Lab______
4. ____ XX New (If new, are you deleting a course?) Course to be deleted:_
_____ Change (Indicate current status and proposed changes on "Summary of Curriculum Changes" form)
_____ Check here if catalog description is being changed.
_____ Delete (Reason for deletion: ____________________________________________________)
5. Of what approved program is this course a part? __CIS ________
(see list of approved programs and TOPS Codes)TOPS Code._0703.00_
Is the course a "required course"?_YES____ an "additional requirement"?_____ (In a certificate or degree program)
6. Provide evidence that this course/revision is needed (purpose of proposal).
Networks are an integral component of today's information based society. In fact, the Internet is simply a collection of
smaller networks, all of which must be managed by individuals skilled in network technology. Eighty per cent of all
computers in business today are networked, 40% of all homes have computers, and 70% of those homes are connected to
the Internet. To properly prepare students for jobs in the computer market, they must have a basic understanding of
network operating systems, how they function, how they're alike, and how they're different.
7. Describe the students who will enroll (include estimated number).
30 CIS programming and multimedia students per year.
8. Parallel courses--what is the relation of this course to existing courses
None
(modify/overlap/replace)?
9. Capital Outlay: Describe the equipment for this class. A small working LAN and Inernet access.
Presently have: Equipment as described
Need to acquire: (include cost)
10. Staffing implications (Associate or Full-time faculty) _Full-time
Instructional Aide required? How many hours per week? ______Full-time (existing)______________________
11. Learning Resource Implications (new courses only)
Does the college have adequate learning resources to support the proposed course, or can the necessary resources be
acquired within the existing budget?
Yes _XX_____
form.
No ________
Please attach the "Learning Resource Supplement" to the Course Proposal
12. Facility Implications: (Unless otherwise stated, it is assumed this course can be offered
District-wide.)
Where Scheduled? _____________________________________
When Scheduled? Semester(s) __X_Fall or Spring_X______
Day _XX____ Evening _XX__
13. Special Fees _____None
14. Special Student Expenses (i.e., equipment, clothing, tools, etc.):
15. Submitted by _Dan Calderwood_____________ Tel. Ext._4365_______
Approved by Curriculum Committee ____1/14/00_________________
Date 10/20/99_________________
College of the Redwoods
COURSE OUTLINE
DATE ____10/20/99_____________
PROGRAM AND COURSE NUMBER: ____CIS 31L________________________
FORMER NUMBER (If previously offered) ______________
COURSE TITLE ___Network Operating Systems Lab______________________________________
I. CATALOG AND OUTLINE
1. CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
A hands-on survey of installation, management, and troubleshooting topics for several different network operating
systems.
NOTE: A basic understanding of data communications and networking fundamentals is essential for a student to
succeed in this course.
2. COURSE OUTLINE:
% of Classroom Hours Spent on Each Topi
Installing the Network Operating System
Creating and Managing Users
Installing and Managing Software
Addressing Security Issues
Installing and Managing Network Resources
Installing and Using Network Management Utilities
Troubleshooting Network
10
10
10
10
20
20
20
II. PREREQUISITES
Prerequisite?
No _XX______
Corequisite?
No ________
Recommended Preparation?
No ________
Yes _____________________
(course)
Yes _____CIS 31________________
(course)
Yes ______CIS 30/30L_____
(course)
Rationale for Prerequisite, Corequisite, Recommended Preparation___Corequisiste: The curricula of the lecture and
lab portions are interwoven. Students require the continual reinforcement within the lab section of knowledge gained
in the lecture section. The lecture and lab are separate courses only because of scheduling
necessities._______________________________________________
Recommended Preparation: CIS 30/30L is a course covering introductory data communications and networking
concepts.
PROGRAM AND COURSE NUMBER______CIS 31L
III. OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENTS
1. COURSE OUTCOMES/OBJECTIVES:
List the primary instructional objectives of the class. Formulate some of them in terms of specific measurable
student accomplishments, e.g., specific knowledge and/or skills to be attained as a result of completing this course.
For degree-applicable courses, include objectives in the area of "critical thinking." Upon successful completion of
this course, the students will be able to:
Install a variety of Network Operating Systems
Manipulate software management tools to manage network users
Implement network security protocols
Install software on the network
Apply troubleshooting skills to network problems
Use network software to navigate and manage network resources
2. COLLEGE LEVEL CRITICAL THINKING TASKS/ASSIGNMENTS:
Degree applicable courses must include critical thinking tasks/assignments. This section need not be completed for
non-credit courses. Describe how the course requires students to independently analyze, synthesize, explain, assess,
anticipate and/or define problems, formulate and assess solutions, apply principles to new situations, etc.
Compare and contrast different network operating systems at a functional level
Choose and install an NOS in a simulated organization with a given set of organizational needs
Analyze network security strength and implement secure solutions
Demonstrate problem-solving and critical-thinking skills through troubleshooting network functionality problems
3. ASSESSMENT
Degree applicable courses must have a minimum of one response in category A, B, or C. If category A is not
checked, the department must explain why substantial writing assignments are an inappropriate basis for at least part
of the grade.
A. This course requires a minimum of two substantial (500 words each) written assignments which demonstrate
standard English usage (grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary) and proper paragraph and essay development. In
grading these assignments, instructors shall use, whenever possible, the English Department’s rubric for grading the
ENGL 150 exit essay. Substantial writing assignments, including:
__ essay exam(s)
__ term or other paper(s)
___ laboratory report(s)
__ written homework
__ reading report(s)
__ other (specify) ________________________________
If the course is degree applicable, substantial writing assignments in this course are inappropriate because:
__ The course is primarily computational in nature.
_X_ The course primarily involves skill demonstrations or problem solving.
__ Other rationale (explain) __________________________________
B. Computational or Non-computational problem-solving demonstrations, including:
__ exam(s)
__ quizzes
_X_ homework problems
_X_ laboratory report(s)
__ field work
__ other (specify) _________________________________________
C.
Skill demonstrations, including:
_X_ class performance(s)
__ field work
__ other (specify) ______________________________________
_X performance exam(s)
D. Objective examinations, including:
__ multiple choice
__ true/false
__ matching items
__ completion
__ other (specify) ________________________________________
E.
Other (specify) _________________________________
NOTE: A course grade may not be based solely on attendance.
PROGRAM AND COURSE NUMBER______CIS 31L________________________
IV. TEXTS AND MATERIALS
APPROPRIATE TEXTS AND MATERIALS:
(Indicate textbooks that may be required or recommended, including alternate texts that may be used.)
Text(s)
Title: _Hands-On MS Windows NT 4.0 Workstation with Projects
__X___
Require
Edition:__1st____
______
Alternat
Author: ___Michael J. Palmer__
______ Recommende
Publisher:___Course Technology____(0-7600-5035-X)_____________________________
Date Published:
__1998__________
(Additional required, alternate, or recommended texts should be listed on a separate sheet and attached.)
For degree applicable courses the adopted texts have been certified to be college-level:
______ Yes.
Basis for determination:
______ is used by two or more four-year colleges or universities (certified by the Division Dean or Center
Dean)
OR
__XX____has been certified by the LAC as being of college level using the Coleman and Dale-Chall
Readability Index Scale.
______ No
Request for Exception Attached.
Text(s)
Title: _Hands-On Novell NetWare 5.0
__X___
Require
Edition:__1st____
______
Alternat
Author: ___Ted Simpson__
______ Recommende
Publisher:___Course Technology____(0-7600-1080-3)_____________________________
Date Published:
__1999__________
(Additional required, alternate, or recommended texts should be listed on a separate sheet and attached.)
For degree applicable courses the adopted texts have been certified to be college-level:
______ Yes.
Basis for determination:
______ is used by two or more four-year colleges or universities (certified by the Division Dean or Center
Dean)
OR
__XX____has been certified by the LAC as being of college level using the Coleman and Dale-Chall
Readability Index Scale.
______ No
Request for Exception Attached.
REQUIRED READING, WRITING, AND OTHER OUTSIDE OF CLASS ASSIGNMENTS:
Over an 18-week presentation of the course, 3 hours per week are required for each unit of credit. ALL Degree
Applicable Credit classes must treat subject matter with a scope and intensity which require the student to study outside
of class. Two hours of independent work done out of class are required for each hour of lecture. Lab and activity classes
must also require some outside of class work. Outside of the regular class time the students in this class do the following:
__X__ Study
__X__ Answer questions
__X__ Skill practice
__X__ Required reading
__X__ Problem solving activity or exercise
__X__ Written work (essays/compositions/report/analysis/research)
_____ Journal (reaction and evaluation of class, done on a continuing basis throughout the semester)
_____ Observation of or participation in an activity related to course content (e.g., play, museum, concert,
debate, meeting, etc.)
_____ Other (specify) ______________________________________________________
PROGRAM AND COURSE NUMBER______CIS 31L______________________
V. TECHNICAL INFORMATION
1. Contact Hours Per Week: (Indicate
"TOTAL" hours if less than semester length)
Lecture:
_____ Weekly ______ TOTAL
Lab:
___3____ Weekly ______ TOTAL
No. of Weeks __S___ (S = semester length)
(Use Request for Exception sheet to justify
more-than-minimum required hours.)
5. Recommended Maximum Class Size _40___
Units _1.0_ or
Variable Unit Range ______
7. Grading Standard
_____Letter Grade Only
___X__CR/NC Only
______Grade-CR/NC Option
Grade-CR/NC Option Criteria:
______Introductory
______1st course in sequence
______Exploratory
2. TLUs _3.0___
3.
Does course fulfill a General Education
requirement? (For existing courses only;
for new courses, use GE Application Form)
_____ Yes __X__ No
If yes, in what G.E. area?
AA/AS Area _________
CSU/GE Area _________
IGETC Area _________
4. Method of Instruction:
____ Lecture
__X_ Lab
_____ Lecture/Lab
_____ Independent Study
6. Transferability__X___ CSU ______ UC
List two UC/CSU campuses with similar courses
(include course #s)
CSUC/CSCI 178_CSUS/CSC 175
Articulation with UC requested ______
8. Is course repeatable ______ Yes __X___ No
If so, repeatable to a maximum of:
______Total Enrollments
______Total Units
(Use Request for Exception sheet to justify repeatability.)
9. SAM Classification _C____
Course Classification __I____