ITNW 1425 Fundamentals of Networking Technology
Computer Science Technology Department
Houston Community College System
Department Website: http://csci.hccs.cc.tx.us
ITNW 1425
Fundamentals of Networking Technology
CRN: 17843
Semester: FALL 2009
CAMPUS: Stafford
Room: E105
DAY/TIME: Tuesday 6-10pm
Phone: 713-718-6427
Instructor:
Trevor Chandler, Solaris Certified Systems Administrator (SCSA)
Solaris Certified Network (SCNA)
Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA)
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
Linux Professional Institute (LPI)
Office Hours: By appointment, though I’m almost always available via email at this time.
Email Address: Trevor.Chandler@hccs.edu
Alternate email address: trevorc1653@hotmail.com
Detailed Course Evaluation:
30%
22%
20%
28%
COURSE GRADING:
Final Exam
Mid-Term Exam
10 Quizzes @ 2% each
14 Assignments @ 2% each
100%
TOTAL
GRADING SCALE:
A
90 – 100
B
80 – 89
C
70 – 79
D
60 – 69
F
0 – 59
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DETAILED COURSE EVALUATION & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Exams (54%):
Each exam is composed to test knowledge and skills acquired through reading and lecture.
Exams are not a group effort. There will be NO MAKE UPS Exams for the Mid-Term and
Final. Exams are an evaluation of your individual knowledge and skill acquired by attending and
preparing for this class.
Chapter Quizzes and Assignments (48%):
Quizzes are not group effort. Quizzes are an evaluation of your individual knowledge and skill
acquired by attending and preparing for this class. Assignments will be based on the review
questions at the end of each chapter. To receive the full 2% for each assignment, all questions
MUST be correctly answered. To receive at least 1% credit for each assignment, correct answers
must be provided for at least half (50%) of the questions.
Quizzes will be administered at the beginning of each class. There will be NO MAKE UPS for
missed quizzes. The instructor will give further instructions the first day of class.
Tardiness: You are expected to be on time for all classes and you are responsible for all material
Covered in class.
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COURSE OUTLINE/CALENDAR
Dates
8/25
9/1
9/8
9/15
9/22
9/29
10/6
10/13
10/20
10/27
11/3
11/10
Assignments
Orientation
Chapter
Learning about Blackboard
Read Chapter 1
Complete review questions.
Read Chapter 2
Complete review questions
Quiz Chapter 1
Read Chapter 3
Complete review questions
Quiz Chapter 2
Read Chapter 4
Complete review questions.
Quiz Chapter 3
Read Chapter 5
Complete review questions
Quiz Chapter 4
Read Chapter 6
Complete review questions
Quiz Chapter 5
Read Chapter 7
Complete review questions.
Quiz Chapter 6
Read Chapter 8
Complete review questions
Quiz Chapter 7
Read Chapter 9
Complete review question
Quiz Chapter 8
Read Chapter 10
Complete review questions
Quiz Chapter 9
Read Chapter 11
Complete review questions.
Quiz Chapter 10
Read Chapter 12
Complete review questions
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3
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5
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7
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10
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12
11/17
11/24
12/1
12/8
Read Chapter 13
Complete review questions
Read Chapter 14
Complete review questions
Review for Final Exam
Final Exam
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Calendars 2009
FALL - TRADITIONAL 16 - WEEK TERM
May 4 Monday Online Registration Begins - Payment Due at Time of Registration
July 15 Wednesday Application Deadline for International Students Outside the U.S.
August 10 Monday On Campus Registration Begins
August 20 Thursday Application Deadline for International Transfer Students
September 7 Monday Offices Closed - Labor Day Holiday
August 21 Friday Last Day for 100% Refund
August 22 Saturday Classes Begin - Drop/Add/Swap Fee ($15.00) Begins
August 22 - September 8 70% Refund
August 25 Tuesday Registration Ends
August 28 Friday Last Day for Drop/Add/Swap
September 4 Friday Official Date of Record
September 9 - 14 25% Refund
October 1 Thursday Application Deadline for Fall Federal Student Loans
October 15 Thursday Priority Deadline for Fall Completion of Degrees or Certificates
November 12 Thursday Last Day for Administrative/Student Withdrawals - 4:30 pm
November 25 Wednesday No Night Classes before Thanksgiving
November 26 - 29 Offices Closed - Thanksgiving Holiday
December 1 Tuesday Veteran’s Advanced-Pay Application Deadline for Spring Session
December 6 Sunday Instruction Ends
December 7 - 13 Final Examinations
December 13 Sunday Semester Ends
December 14 Monday Grades Due by - 12:00 Noon
December 18 Friday Grades Available to Students
December 21 - January 1 Offices Closed - Christmas Break
Course Requirements and Expectations:
All students are required to have the prescribed textbooks and lab manuals for this course by the
second day of class. I (the Instructor) expect all students to do well in this class, and we all know
that success is achieved through hard work, dedication and commitment. My expectations are
high for every student.
Text Book Fall 2009
Title
Guide to Networking Essentials
Fifth Edition
Author
Greg Tomsho
Ed Tittel
David Johnson
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ISBN
1-4188-3718-0
Publisher
Course
Technology
ITNW 1425 Fundamentals of Networking Technology
Complete Syllabus: The course syllabus consists of this instructor provided section and three
other items. Please click on the following links and print out the additional information:
1. Catalog Entry and Text Book ( http://tc3.hccs.edu/ChandlerT/ITNW1425cat.doc )
2. Course Content ( http://tc3.hccs.edu/ChandlerT/ITNW1425cc.doc )
3. Standard Department Syllabus ( http://tc3.hccs.edu/ChandlerT/Standard.doc )
These three parts are prepared by the Computer Science Technology Department and are
available on the department web site at: http://csci.hccs.edu under “Course Listing” then
“Catalog Course Descriptions” for the ITNW1425 course.
This schedule is subject to change based on class progress and the instructor’s discretion.
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