NET 125: Networking Basics (1-4-3)

Instructor: Jonathan Davis

Fall 2010

Voicemail: 704-484-4158 Class Time: Monday 8:00-10:15am

E-mail: davisj@clevelandcommunitycollege.edu Section: HY01
Office Location: Room 3204I
Office Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays 10:15-11:15am & Thursdays 5:00-8:00pm

I. COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course introduces the networking field. Emphasis is placed on network terminology and protocols,
local-area networks, wide-area networks, OSI models, cabling, router programming, Ethernet, IP
addressing, and network standards. Upon completion, students should be able to perform tasks related to
networking mathematics, terminology, and models, media, Ethernet subnetting, and TCP/IP Protocols.
NET 125 aligns with the Cisco Networking Academy Networking Fundamentals course in the
Exploration curriculum.

II. REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS

Dye, Mark. Network Fundamentals, CCNA Exploration Companion Guide. 2008. Prentice Hall/Cisco
Press. ISBN: 1587132087
Antoon W. Rufi, Priscilla Oppenheimer, Belle Woodward, Gerlinde Brady. Network Fundamentals,
CCNA Exploration Labs and Study Guide. 2008. Prentice Hall/Cisco Press. ISBN: 1587132036

III. COURSE GOALS/OBJECTIVES

A. Describe the role of each layer in two recognized network models: The TCP/IP model and the OSI
model
B. Describe the role of two TCP/IP Transport layer protocols: TCP and UDP
C. Identify the role of the Network layer as it describes communication from one end device to another
end device
D. Given IPv4 addressing information and design criteria, calculate the appropriate addressing components
E. Explain the role of Data Link layer protocols in data transmission
F. Describe the function and characteristics of the media access control method used by Ethernet protocol
G. Identify the IOS modes of operation and the basic IOS commands

IV. METHODS OF INSTRUCTIONS

A. Lecture, power-point presentations, class discussions
B. Hands on lab activities, demonstrations, troubleshooting scenarios
C. Textbook reading / assignments and use of internet resources

V. LEARNING ACTIVITIES
A. Apply networking concepts through hands-on activities.
B. Practicing command line functions of networking.

VI. CRITICAL/ANALYTICAL THINKING SKILLS

A. Apply networking concepts through group discussions involving case scenarios.
B. Customize and configure a logical network based on individual or corporate needs.
 STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

A. Troubleshoot networking problems using the command-line

B. Describe the process of data encapsulation and transmission over Ethernet
C. Subnet IP networks using VLSM method
D. Configure basic setup on a Cisco router
E. Configure TCP/IP settings on a Windows operating system

VII. STUDENT REQUIREMENTS

A. Purchase the textbook and lab manual
B. Attend class on time (Absentee policy will be enforced)
C. Complete all outside papers and outside assignments
D. Login to Blackboard on a regular basis to complete online assignments (3-5 times per week)
E. Login to Cisco Academy site to complete exams
F. Login to NDG Netlabs system to complete hands-on labs

VIII. EVALUATION
Your final grade will be determined as follows:
Participation/Discussion/Attendance 10%
Quizzes 30%
Labs 20%
Midterm 20%
Final 20%

IX. ATTENDANCE POLICY

As stated in the Student Handbook, absences are not to exceed 20% of the class hours for a 5-hour, 16-
week class. That means that you cannot miss more than three (3) class sessions. If you exceed 20%
absences for the course, it is YOUR responsibility to officially withdraw from the course by filling out
the proper form in Student Services. Failure to submit the proper withdrawal form will result in the
grade of “F” at the end of the semester.

Make Up Policy
Due to the nature of the course, it is the policy of the instructor not to accept late assignments. Please
communicate with me prior to an extenuating circumstance for make-up instructions. I will handle these
circumstances on an individual basis.

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY

In case of inclement weather please check the College website. In addition local media will be
given information concerning closing or delays. Assignments will be posted to Blackboard.
• TV Stations: WSOC, WBTV, NBC6, News 14 Carolina and Cleveland Headline News
• Radio Stations: WOHS AM 730, WADA
• Phone: 704-484-4000
X. ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY

Cleveland Community College expects students to practice academic honesty at all times.

Academic dishonesty refers to cheating on tests, examinations, projects, and other assigned work.

Plagiarism, a very serious form of academic dishonesty, is work that has been written by someone other
than the student submitting the work or work obtained from an undocumented or improperly documented
resource. Students are responsible for documenting both direct quotations and paraphrased material.
Direct quotations must appear within quotation marks and must be documented. Paraphrased material
(written in the student’s own words but taken from another source) must also be documented completely
and accurately.

XI. GRADING SCALE

A 90-100
B 80-89.9
C 70-79.9
D 60-69.9
F Below 60

XII. IMPORTANT DATES (16 Week Session)

August 16 Monday Classes Begin
September 6 Monday Labor Day (No Classes)
October 4-7 Monday-Thursday Fall Break (No Classes)
November 25-27 Thursday-Saturday Thanksgiving (No Classes)
December 14 Tuesday Fall Classes End (Thursday Make-up)
November 12 Friday Last Day to Withdraw from Course
November 12 Friday Last Day to Change from Credit to Audit