Course
Information
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| Course
title: |
Introduction
to Networks |
Course#,
Sec.
CRN
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CNIT 106, Section 502
CRN# 78906
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| Instructors:
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Pierre Thiry, Email: pthiry@ccsf.edu, Web:
http://fog.ccsf.edu/~pthiry, Office: S147
Peter Wood, Email: pwood@ccsf.edu, Web:
http://fog.ccsf.edu/~pwood, Office: S35B
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| Course
description: |
Networking terminology and fundamental
concepts: protocols, components, connectivity, design, installation,
management, troubleshooting, and concepts of Wide Area Networks. This
course is preparation for CompTIA's Network+ (industry exam) and
provides a foundation for further study or a career in networking
technical support or administration. It is recommended that this course
be taken before advanced Microsoft networking classes. |
| Course date:
|
Thursdays 6-9pm August 20 through
December 17, 2009 |
| Location:
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Science 37
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| Prerequisite(s):
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None. But a familiarity with computers
equivalent to CNIT 100 is recommended
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Course Schedule:
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For detailed information
on the Reading, Assignments, and Quizzes, see: Class
Calendar
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|
Textbook
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Required
reading:
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Network+ Guide to Networks,
Tamara Dean, Thomson - Course Technology, Fifth Edition - 2009, ISBN
1-423-90245-9
Two options:
- The printed copy can be bought at the
CCSF bookstore for $110 + tax or on amazon.com for $99.85
- An e-textbook copy (online or
download-able) valid for 180 days from CourseSmart http://www.coursesmart.com/9781423902454
for $55.49
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Course Requirements
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| Requirements:
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CCSF Guidelines on
computer lab use
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Software in use in the lab and printed
resource materials are copyrighted with all rights reserved except when
explicitly described as public domain. Under copyright laws, these
items may not be copied, photo-copied, reproduced or reduced to any
electronic medium, in whole or in part. Any violation or attempt to
violate copyright laws may result in disciplinary action.
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Attendance
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Attendance is required for this course.
It a student has not been attending the course for TWO
consecutive weeks without notifying one of us, we may, after
notification, withdraw that student from the class.
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GRADING
|
|
| Quizzes |
60 |
| HW & Reports |
50 |
| Participation to discussions
|
10 |
| Final |
30 |
| Total |
150
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DATES
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September 4: last date to drop the class
without a W |
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November 20: last date to withdraw from
the class with a W |