Franske CNT-2540 FA10 Schedule

Information Technology & Careers

Accessing the WAN CNT-2540 - 3 credits 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

This schedule provides an outline of the topics expected to be covered in this course as well as the readings and assignments due each week. Topics and readings may change in which case you will be notified in class or by e-mail and the latest version of this document is always available from the course wiki. Please have all readings completed prior to the start of each class and be prepared to take part in the discussion. Unless otherwise noted online quizzes and exams are due at 11:59pm on the date indicated.

Session 1: October 18

Topics:

• Course Syllabus and Schedule
• Review Lab

Readings:

Due:

Session 2: October 20

Topics:

• Introduction to WANs

Readings:

• Chapter 1

Due:

NO CLASS: October 22

• No IHCC classes today due to EdMN conference

Session 3: October 25

Topics:

• PPP

Readings:

• Chapter 2

Due:

• Chapter 1 Online Assessment

Session 4: October 27

Topics:

• Frame Relay

Readings:

• Chapter 3

Due:

• Chapter 2 Online Assessment

Session 5: October 29

Topics:

• Open Lab Time

Readings:

Due:

• Chapter 3 Online Assessment

Session 6: November 1

Topics:

• Network Security

Readings:

• Chapter 4

Due:

Session 7: November 3

Topics:

• Project Advising Session: Your project group must make an appointment to meet with the instructor and present a project proposal.
• Open Lab Time

Readings:

Due:

• You must come to your meeting with at least one preferred project and one backup project

Session 8: November 5

Topics:

• Open Lab Time

Readings:

Due:

• Chapter 4 Online Assessment

Session 9: November 8

Topics:

• Access Control Lists

Readings:

• Chapter 5

Due:

Session 10: November 10

Topics:

• Teleworker Services

Readings:

• Chapter 6

Due:

Session 11: November 12

Topics:

• Project / Lab Work Day

Readings:

Due:

• Chapter 5 Online Assessment

Session 12: November 15

Topics:

• IP Addressing Services

Readings:

• Chapter 7

Due:

• Chapter 6 Online Assessment

Session 13: November 17

Topics:

• Network Troubleshooting

Readings:

• Chapter 8

Due:

• Chapter 7 Online Assessment

Session 14: November 19

Topics:

• Project / Lab Work Day

Readings:

Due:

Session 15: November 22

Topics:

• Practice Skills Based Exam

Readings:

Due:

• Chapter 8 Online Assessment

Session 16: November 24

Topics:

• Practice Skills Based Exam
• Project / Lab Work Day

Readings:

Due:

• Practice Skills Based Exam (by the end of class, this is a pass/fail "homework assignment" worth 10 points)

NO CLASS: November 26

• No class due to the Thanksgiving holiday

Session 17: November 29

Topics:

• Final Skills Assessment by Appointment

Readings:

Due:

• You must complete the online practice written final exam by tonight! This is a pass/fail "homework assignment" worth 10 points.
• Practice Skills Based Exam (you may turn this tonight as a late assignment for a maximum of 8 points)

Session 18: December 1

Topics:

• Final Skills Assessment by Appointment

Readings:

Due:

• Online Course Feedback Form
• All Labs/Homework

Session 19: December 3

Topics:

• CCNA Review Session

Readings:

Due:

• Online Final Exam (OPEN TODAY 2:00-9:00pm)
• You must complete the online CCENT Practice Certification Exam #1 by tonight! This is a pass/fail "homework assignment worth 10 points".

Session 20: December 6

Topics:

• CCNA Review Session

Readings:

Due:

• You must complete the online CCENT Practice Certification Exam #2 by tonight! This is a pass/fail "homework assignment" worth 10 points.

Session 21: December 8

Topics:

• CCNA Review Session

Readings:

Due:

• You must complete the online CCNA Practice Certification Exam #1 by tonight! This is a pass/fail "homework assignment" worth 10 points.

Session 22: December 10

Topics:

• CCNA Review Session

Readings:

Due:

• You must complete the online CCNA Practice Certification Exam #2 by tonight! This is a pass/fail "homework assignment" worth 10 points.

EXAM WEEK: December 13

Topics:

• Final Exam Day is Monday, December 13 10:00-11:50am

Readings:

Due:

• CNT Service Project(s)