College of Business and Entrepreneurship
Course Syllabus (Generic)
MIS 402: Microsoft Server Administration
Instructor Name: Faculty
Office Room Number: Department of Informatics
Phone Number: 785-628-5373
E-mail: www.fhsu.edu/informatics
Office Hours: Regular Campus Hours
Course Prerequisite
MIS 101 & MIS 302 strongly recommended.
Course Description
This course continues the Microsoft certification preparation process. Students in
the course will explore the Microsoft Windows Server Operating System from an
administrative view. Topics covered include: installation procedures, drive configuration
and maintenance, server-level object management (Active Directory), resource control,
server administration, server environment settings, server security, and disaster recovery
techniques. Upon completion of the course students may elect to complete a certification
exam from Microsoft for professional certification.
Course Materials
Title: MCTS 70-640 Cert Guide: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring
[Hardcover]
Author: Don Poulton
ISBN: 978-0-7897-4708-2
*Included CD is helpful, access codes are not needed.
Program Objectives
BBA Program Objectives
Objective
Demonstrate understanding of the functional
areas of business: accounting, economics,
finance, management, and marketing.
How Objective will be Evaluated
Not covered.
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Objective
Demonstrate the ability to communicate
effectively in written form.
Demonstrate the ability to communicate
effectively in oral form.
Demonstrate the use of appropriate analytical
tools in decision-making and problem solving.
Demonstrate an understanding of teamwork,
team contributions, and team development
within organizations.
Demonstrate an understanding of the nature of
leadership, key leadership traits and behaviors,
and different approaches to successful
leadership within organizations.
Demonstrate an understanding of global
business issues.
Demonstrate an understanding of current
information technology.
Demonstrate an understanding of the legal
environment and social responsibility and
ethical issues facing business today.
How Objective will be Evaluated
Covered – Assignments
Not covered.
Covered – Assignments
Not covered.
Not covered.
Not covered.
Covered – Overall Course Grade.
Not covered.
Course Objectives
After completing this course students should be able to:
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Manage and Maintain Physical and Logical Devices.
Manage Users, Computers, and Groups.
Manage and Maintain Access to Resources.
Manage and Maintain a Server Environment.
Manage and Implement Disaster Recovery.
Configure and Install Windows Server.
Course Delivery and Structure
This course uses the blackboard system located at http://blackboard.fhsu.edu.
All assignments and grades will appear in blackboard.
Quizzes: Quizzes are short in length and provide students to test themselves over material
before attempting an actual exam.
Respondus Lockdown Browser MUST be used to take the quizzes.
Exams: Exams are typically in multiple-choice format and timed. Designed to allow
students to demonstrate mastery over concepts introduced in the chapters.
Exam guidelines:
• Attempt to take the exam on a wired connection to avoid disconnection.
• You do not have to save each answer, however, if you become disconnected this
is very helpful.
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Respondus Lockdown Browser MUST be used to take the exams.
Assignments: Assignments vary in content and may include actual software installation
and modification. Assignments are designed to provide application of concepts.
Grading and Evaluation
Coursework will be evaluated on a total point system and will consist of exams, quizzes,
homework, and other assigned activities. All points will be given equal weight when
determining a grade for this course. Grades will be assigned as follows:
90% - 100% A
80% - 89% B
70% - 79% C
60% - 69% D
59% or less U
There are 100 points possible in the semester. The point breakdown is as follows:
Items:
Quizzes (8)
Assignments (8)
Exams (4)
Total Points:
8
52
40
Course Policies
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The Instructor reserves the right to modify the syllabus and / or assignments as
needed. Students will be notified what changes have occurred and why they have
occurred.
Situations may happen where a student cannot follow the timeline of the course. In
this case, prior arrangements should be made between the student and the Instructor.
Incomplete grades are not given in this course. If a major situation happens where a
student cannot complete the course, please contact the Instructor for the best available
options.
If you are experiencing problems with the course COMMUNICATE WITH THE
INSTRUCTOR! The Instructor can help you individually or connect you with peer
students / tutors who are willing to help.
Midterm Grades: On-campus midterm grades will be assigned at midterm. For
virtual courses, no midterm grades are given; however, students are encouraged to
continually track their progress in blackboard.
Policy on student collaboration: Collaboration is always encouraged; however, can
lead to academic dishonesty. If you plan to work with other students in the course,
please collaborate and DO NOT CHEAT!
Many forms of communication are available including text, phone, email, Skype, voicemail.
General Policy: Faculty are available by appointment or during office hours.
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Since only one form can occur at a time, if you receive no response, please be patient.
Email Policy: Emails not CLEARLY defined in the subject line will be discarded without
opening due to security reasons. A clearly defined subject includes your name, course, and
topic of the email. Emails, depending on the request, take 1-3 business days for a response.
If you want to know whether the email has initially been received, it is recommended to use a
read receipt.
Phone Policy: The Instructor may provide personal cell phone numbers. This allows easier
access to the Instructor; however, remember they cannot always answer a call. Most calls are
returned within the same business day.
Text Policy (if available): Texting is normally immediately replied to, or replied to in the
same business day. Texts will be in “text” format, or informal and normally shorthand.
When texting, please identify with name and course similar to email.
Skype Policy (if available): Skype provides many benefits for communication including videoconferencing, live chat, and screen sharing. If you wish to communicate by Skype,
please setup a meeting date/time with the Instructor.
University Policies and Services
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Academic Honesty: http://web.fhsu.edu/universitycatalog/gen/academichonesty.asp
Attendance: http://web.fhsu.edu/universitycatalog/gen/classattendance.asp
Withdrawal: http://web.fhsu.edu/universitycatalog/gen/withdrawalpolicystatement.asp
Notice of Accessibility and Services for Students with Disabilities:
• If you have a disability that may have an impact on your ability to carry out
assigned course work and if you wish to seek any accommodations for this
course, you must contact Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD). SSD
is located in the Kelly Center, Picken Hall, Room 111, 785-628-4401. SSD
will review your documentation and determine, with you, what academic
accommodations are necessary and appropriate for you that can be
accommodated in this course. All information and documentation of your
disability is confidential and will not be released by SSD without your written
permission.
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• http://www.fhsu.edu/disability/get-access/
Career Services: http://www.fhsu.edu/career/
Kelly Center: http://www.fhsu.edu/kellycenter/asp/Academic-Help/
Writing Center: http://www.fhsu.edu/english/Writing-Center/
Course Schedule
The official schedule will be posted on Blackboard and follow the academic calendar.