Syllabus - CNIT 106

Course Information
Course title: Introduction to Networks
Course#, Sec.
CRN
CNIT 106, Section 502
CRN# 78906
Instructors: 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
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: Science 37
Prerequisite(s): None. But a familiarity with computers equivalent to CNIT 100 is recommended

Course Schedule:
For detailed information on the Reading, Assignments, and Quizzes, see:  Class Calendar

Textbook
Required reading:

Network+ Guide to Networks, Tamara Dean, Thomson - Course Technology, Fifth Edition - 2009, ISBN 1-423-90245-9
Two options:
  1. The printed copy can be bought at the CCSF bookstore for $110 + tax or on amazon.com for $99.85
  2. An e-textbook copy (online or download-able) valid for 180 days from CourseSmart http://www.coursesmart.com/9781423902454 for $55.49
Course Requirements
Requirements:
CCSF Guidelines on computer lab use

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.

Attendance

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.

GRADING







Quizzes 60
HW & Reports 50
Participation to discussions 10
Final 30
Total 150
DATES

September 4: last date to drop the class without a W

November 20: last date to withdraw from the class with a W