CNG 260

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COURSE SYLLABUS

1.	TITLE OF COURSE:	CISCO NETWORK ASSOCIATE I
	PREFIX/NUMBER:	CNG 260	CREDIT HOURS:	5
2.	PREREQUISITE:	CIS 110 or equivalent, web browser skills; multimedia courses; introductory electronics, 12th grade reading level

3.	RESOURCES NEEDED:
	TEXT:
	SUPPLIES:	Pen, paper, journal (composition book), soft 3-ring binder, 3.5" floppy disk
4.	COURSE DESCRIPTION:
	The first in a series of four semesters, this course focuses on Networking Fundamentals including the OSI model and industry standards, Network topologies, IP addressing (including subnet masks), and basic network design. Upon successful completion of all four semesters, students will be qualified to take the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam.

5.	COURSE OBJECTIVES:
	By the end of the course, students will
	(A)	Master Basic Content: OSI Model, internetworking devices, IP addressing, LAN media & topologies, structured cabling, electronics.
	(B)	Master Lab Skills: PC hardware & software, patch cables, installation of structured cabling; use of test equipment
	(C)	Master Documentation Skills: maintaining engineering journal, cable management techniques
	(D)	Master People Skills: working in engineering teams, self and project management
	(E)	Achieve Awareness and Access: basic technological literacy; awareness of IT careers; preparation for 2 and 4 yr. EE, CS, and IT programs; access to well‑paying, learning‑oriented jobs; ability to design, install, and maintain internet works.
	(F)	Mastery of Skills: PC hardware & software; making of cables; structured wiring installations; building and trouble shooting simple LANS

6.	EVALUATION PROCEDURES:
	The final course grade will include the following:
		Homework	20% - Practice problems and designs
		Practical Exams	4% - Two concept-based exams
		Exams	26% - On-line exams
		Final Exam	50%

			Grading Scale Raw Score Range	Letter Grade
			90 to 100	A
			80 to 89	B
			70 to 79	C
			60 to 69	D
			0 to 59	F

Special Remarks:
1.	Attendance: College policy states that students may be dropped from enrollment when absent 20% of the scheduled class meetings. If enrolled from the beginning of the term, 15 hours will usually constitute 20% of a four-credit semester course which meets five hours per week. Reinstatement procedures are described in the PCC catalog.
2.	Tardy Policy: A student who is late three times (enters classroom after the instructor has taken roll) will be charged with one full absence unless the student can provide valid reasons for one or more of these tardies.
3.	Assignments/Missed Exams: It is the student's responsibility, whether present or absent, to obtain all material presented and to complete all course assignments. If prior arrangements are made or extenuating circumstances exist, makeup of tests may be allowed. Late homework papers will not be accepted unless those same extenuating circumstances exist. Makeup of quizzes is to be at the instructor's discretion.

7.	COURSE OUTLINE
		Topic	Session
	I.	Introductions, review of networks, assignment of user ids and passwords Take a Quick Curriculum Tour	1
	II.	Computing Basics	2
	III.	The OSI Model	3
	IV.	Local Area Networks (LANs)	4
	V.	Layer 1, Electronics and Signals	5
	VI.	Layer 1, Media, Connections, and Collisions	6
	VII.	Layer 2 Concepts	7
	VIII	Layer 2 Technologies	8
	IX.	Design and Documentation	9
	X.	Structured Cabling Project	10
	XI.	Layer 3, Routing and Addressing	11
	XII.	Layer 3, Protocols	12
	XIII.	Layer 4, The Transport Layer	13
	XIV.	Layer 5, The Session Layer	14
	XV.	Layer 6, The Presentation Layer	15
	XVI.	Layer 7, The Application Layer	16

8.	METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
	To be successful in this course, students are expected to participate in discussions, readings, in-class writing, and peer review activities. The instructor may assign point values to such activities.
9.	ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
	The very nature of higher education requires that students adhere to accepted standards of academic integrity. Therefore, Pueblo Community College has adopted a policy of academic conduct as described in the Student Handbook. Violation of academic integrity may be defined to include the following: cheating, plagiarism, falsification and fabrication, abuse of academic materials, complicity in academic dishonesty, and personal misrepresentation. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of the behaviors that constitute academic dishonesty. Sanctions for violating the standards of academic integrity may include warning, probation, suspension, and/or failure of the course or assignment at the discretion of the instructor.
10.	DISABILITY STATEMENT:
	Students who have a documented disability may be eligible to receive accommodations for this class. Please contact the Disability Resources Center at 549-3446 for further information.