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	\|instructor = Dr. Ben Franske		\|instructor = Dr. Ben Franske
	\|term = Fall ~~2010 Q2~~ (10/18/~~2010~~-12/16/~~2010~~)		\|term = Fall 2011 (8/22/2011-12/14/2011)
	\|meetings = M W 9:00am-11:~~30am, F 9:00am-10:40am~~		\|meetings = M W 10:00am-11:50am
	\|location = B143		\|location = B143
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	\| '''E-mail'''		\| '''E-mail'''
	\| ~~b.franske~~@~~inverhills~~.~~edu~~ (when emailing please include your course number, section number and full name)		\| ben@ihcnt.net (when emailing please include your course number, section number and full name)
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	\| '''Office and Hours'''		\| '''Office and Hours'''
	\| ~~B110b~~ (M W 1:00pm-3:00pm, T 2:00-3:00, and by appointment)		\| B110a (M W 1:00pm-2:00pm, T Th 12:00-2:00, and by appointment)
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	* Accessing the WAN, CCNA Exploration Labs and Study Guide (Rullan) ISBN: 9781587132018		* Accessing the WAN, CCNA Exploration Labs and Study Guide (Rullan) ISBN: 9781587132018
	==Course Website(s)==		==Course Website(s)==
	* CNTwiki (http://~~cnt~~.~~lextron~~.net)		* CNTwiki (http://wiki.ihcnt.net)
	* Cisco Networking Academy (http://cisco.netacad.net)		* Cisco Networking Academy (http://cisco.netacad.net)

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	=Assignments and Grading=		=Assignments and Grading=
	Grades will be determined by performance on unit multiple-choice tests, lab exercises or case studies and a final exam. A description of assignments as well as the due date and time will be included in the latest version of the [[Franske CNT-2540 ~~FA10~~ Schedule\|"Course Schedule" handout]] available from the course website. It is expected that assignments will be completed and turned in on time and as specified.		Grades will be determined by performance on unit multiple-choice tests, lab exercises or case studies and a final exam. A description of assignments as well as the due date and time will be included in the latest version of the [[Franske CNT-2540 FA11 Schedule\|"Course Schedule" handout]] available from the course website. It is expected that assignments will be completed and turned in on time and as specified.

	Failure to turn in one or more assignments without approval from the instructor may result in an additional lack of participation penalty of up to 20% of your course grade depending on the type of the assignment.		Failure to turn in one or more assignments without approval from the instructor may result in an additional lack of participation penalty of up to 20% of your course grade depending on the type of the assignment.

BenFranske: new dynamic syllabus

2010-10-18T03:46:51Z

new dynamic syllabus

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{{SyllabusInfo
|coursename = Accessing the WAN
|coursenumber = CNT-2540
|numcredits = 3
|instructor = Dr. Ben Franske
|term = Fall 2010 Q2 (10/18/2010-12/16/2010)
|meetings = M W 9:00am-11:30am, F 9:00am-10:40am
|location = B143
}}

{{Franske Dynamic Syllabus Notice}}

=Instructor Contact Information=
{|
| '''E-mail'''
| b.franske@inverhills.edu (when emailing please include your course number, section number and full name)
|-
| '''Office and Hours'''
| B110b (M W 1:00pm-3:00pm, T 2:00-3:00, and by appointment)
|-
| '''Office Phone'''
| 651-450-3575 (when leaving voicemail please remember your name, phone number, course and section number)
|}

=General Course Information=
==Prerequisite(s)==
* CNT 2530
==Course Description==
Develops knowledge and skills in the areas of advanced IP addressing techniques (Network Address Translation [NAT], Port Address Translation [PAT], and DHCP), WAN technology and terminology, PPP, ISDN, DDR, Frame Relay, network management, and introduction to optical networking. Particular emphasis is given to students being able to demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge from CCNA 1, CCNA 2, and CCNA 3 to a network and to be able to explain how and why a particular strategy is employed. In addition, the student will prepare for taking the CCNA Exam. Wide Area Network Technologies is the last of four courses leading to the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) designation.
==Required Materials==
* CCNA Portable Command Guide, 2nd Edition (Empson) ISBN: 1-58720-193-3
* EXAM CRAM 2 CCNA Practice Questions (Cioara) ISBN: 9780789737144
* External USB Drive, 8GB free minimum, flash drive or hard drive
==Optional Materials==
* Accessing the WAN, CCNA Exploration Companion Guide (Vachon) ISBN: 9781587132056
* Accessing the WAN, CCNA Exploration Labs and Study Guide (Rullan) ISBN: 9781587132018
==Course Website(s)==
* CNTwiki (http://cnt.lextron.net)
* Cisco Networking Academy (http://cisco.netacad.net)

=Lab Hours=
In addition to regularly scheduled class time a lab will be available for your use during during office hours on a first come, first served basis. Open lab time may also be available under the supervision of the lab assistant, see the [[Open Lab Schedule]] wiki page for more information. Students who do not show up for lab hours they have scheduled may be restricted from registering for lab hours in the future.

=Course Objectives=
The student will be able to:
* Create and evaluate WAN designs
* Establish serial Point to Point (PPP) connections
* Configure routers to connect to Frame Relay services
* Configure a router to complete ISDN calls
* Articulate the role and principles of the following protocols, and implement these mechanisms in a network:
** Network Address Translation (NAT) and Port Address Translation (PAT)
** Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
** Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)
** Dial-on-Demand Routing (DDR)
** Describe the primary objectives and strategies of effective LAN and WAN Network Management
** Distinguish the unique requirements of Optical Networking from other cable media

=Assignments and Grading=
Grades will be determined by performance on unit multiple-choice tests, lab exercises or case studies and a final exam. A description of assignments as well as the due date and time will be included in the latest version of the [[Franske CNT-2540 FA10 Schedule|"Course Schedule" handout]] available from the course website. It is expected that assignments will be completed and turned in on time and as specified.

Failure to turn in one or more assignments without approval from the instructor may result in an additional lack of participation penalty of up to 20% of your course grade depending on the type of the assignment.

==Late Assignments and Extensions==
If assignments are turned in late 10% will be deducted for each day or partial day the assignment is late. '''If you are turning in an assignment late you must contact the instructor for information before the due date. Failure to do so may result in additional penalties.''' The grading of late assignments is given a lower priority and may take longer so students are encouraged to plan ahead and turn in assignments on time. Deadline extensions will not be given without written documentation from a licensed medical practitioner or other extenuating circumstances at the discretion of the instructor.

==Grading Scale==
{|
| A
| 100-90%
| B
| 89-80%
| C
| 79-70%
| D
| 69-65%
| F
| < 64%
|}

A = achievement that is outstanding relative to the level necessary to meet course requirements.

B = achievement that is significantly above the level necessary to meet course requirements.

C = achievement that meets the course requirements in every respect.

D = achievement that is worthy of credit even though it fails to meet fully the course requirements.

F (or N) = Represents failure (or no credit) and signifies that the work was either (1) completed but at a level of achievement that is not worthy of credit or (2) was not completed and there was no agreement between the instructor and the student that the student would be awarded an I (see also I).

I = (Incomplete) Assigned at the discretion of the instructor when, due to extraordinary circumstances, e.g., hospitalization, a student is prevented from completing the work of the course on time. Requires a written agreement between instructor and student.

==Grading Method and Availability==
Grades for this course are calculated based on a weighted points system. Each assignment, quiz or test is assigned to one of the weighted categories below and is graded on a points system. Your percentage is calculated for each category by dividing the points earned in that category by the points available. Finally, your percentage earned in each category is multiplied by the weight of that category and these are added together. The instructor may round up based on student participation and individual improvement.

{|
| Chapter Assessments
| 32%
|-
| Lab/Homework Assignments
| 25.08%
|-
| Written Final Exam
| 15%
|-
| Skills Based Final Exam
| 15%
|-
| [[Franske CNT Service Project Assignment|CNT Service Project(s)]]
| 10.26%
|-
| CCNA Prep Participation
| 2.66%
|}

Mid-Term grades are not officially distributed but assignment scores are made available in the online grade book and you may calculate your current course grade at any time using the above instructions and weighting.

==Extra Credit==
Students should not rely on extra credit to boost their grade and should instead complete each assignment to the best of their ability. However, from time to time extra credit opportunities may arise at which time they will be announced in class, by email and/or through the course website. Extra credit will be added to the Chapter Homework Assignments category.

=Course and Campus Policies=
{{Franske Syllabus Policies}}

{{Campus Syllabus Policies}}

=Updates to this Syllabus=
The instructor reserves the right to modify and adjust this syllabus as needed during the course of this class. The most up to date version will always be available on the course website or from the instructor.

Franske CNT-2540 Syllabus - Revision history

BenFranske at 03:49, 22 August 2011

BenFranske: new dynamic syllabus