CAS-92A - Networking for Home and Small Businesses

Instructor: Wayne Phillips
Email Instructor:  wphillips@chabotcollege.edu

Instructional Website:  http://www.chabotcollege.edu/faculty/netacad

Instructor phone: 510-723-7476

Course Description

First of four courses in the Cisco Networking Academy CCNA Discovery program, providing career-oriented, IT-skills instruction. CCNA Discovery prepares the student for the Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCENT) and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exams. Students will plan, install, verify and troubleshoot a personal computer and home/small business network, configure Internet applications and services, and recognize and mitigate security threats.

Check the college catalog for CSU/UC transferability and to see if this course meets AA/AS degree requirements.

This class begins October 19th and ends December 14th

On-Campus Meetings

Students will meet on campus Monday and Wednesday evenings  from 6:00-7:53 p.m., in Room 1620.  Additional instruction and work will occur online.

Optional On-Campus Orientations

You can attend an OPTIONAL, on-campus Orientation to Online Learning that provides Blackboard log in instructions and help, an overview of the Blackboard course management system, and tips on netiquette, time management, and study skills for the online student.  Attend any one of these sessions:

• Monday, August 17th, 5:30-6:30 p.m., in Room 1602

• Tuesday, August 18th, noon-1:00 p.m., in Room 1602

• Wednesday, August 19th, 4:00-5:00 p.m., in Room 1618

• Thursday, August 20th, noon-1:00 p.m., in Room 1602

• Saturday, August 22nd, 10:00-11:00 a.m., in Room 1602

• Monday, August 24th, 5:30-6:30 p.m., in Room 1602

If you're taking a late start Fall class, you can also attend one of these sessions:

• Tuesday, September 8th, noon-1:00 p.m. in Room 1602

• Tuesday, September 8th, 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Room 1602

• Wednesday, September 9th, 4:00-5:00 p.m. in Room 1618

Learn more about these orientations, which are NOT course-specific.

How This Class Operates

This course is a combination of online interactive media and in-class hands-on lab activities. There are no prerequisites for this course, however you should be comfortable with web browsing, email, and learning new applications.

Students wishing to add should send an email to wphillips@chabotcollege.edu with "CAS 92A add request" in the subject line.

Textbook Information

The textbook for this course is Networking for Home and Small Businesses, CCNA Discovery Learning Guide, Cisco Press, ISBN 1-58713-209-5.  Most of the information in the textbook is included in the online curriculum, so purchasing the textbook is optional.

Grading Information

Grades are based on the following:
45% for online chapter quizzes
35% for lab activities and online discussion board participation
10% for a hands-on skills-based assessment
10% for the final exam

Succeeding in an Online Course

Students who succeed in online courses tend to be independent, self-motivated learners with good computer skills. If you are a procrastinator who relies heavily on the instructor for motivation, or can't use a computer too well, you should probably consider enrolling in a face-to-face course instead.   Or, you might consider enrolling in our Introduction to Online Learning course (GNST-4910), which provides an overview of online learning and equips you to succeed in your first online class.

Don't enroll in this class if you believe the myth that learning online requires less effort than learning face-to-face. This course covers the same content and has similar activities as the face-to-face version of the course; only the method of delivery changes.

Blackboard

This course will use the Blackboard course management system as its virtual classroom. To learn how to log in to Blackboard, go to the How to Begin an Online Course page. Once you enroll, you will not be able to log in until the first day of class.  Students are expected to become familiar with the use and operation of Blackboard functions and are encouraged to attend an orientation session provided by the Distance Education program at Chabot College. In addition, the professor provides a general unit on "How to Navigate in Blackboard" for students to understand how to use the major features the professor employs.

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