This course is designed to provide basic background for other networking courses and industry certification. Topics include: data transfer, WAN and LANs, Network Operating Systems, the OSI model and protocols, including TCP/IP and other suites commonly used in the industry. Laboratory exercises use a variety of network hardware and software.
ATTENDANCE & EXPECTATIONS
There will not be an on campus orientation meeting for this class.
You will only be required to come to Campus to take the Final Exam, which must be proctored in the Testing Center. All communication will be online. I will, however, be available to meet with you in person or by telephone if you feel the need.
This is a hands-on classes, with much of the material being accumulative. You will need to spend at least as much time on this class as you would if you were taking it in a classroom (if not more). That means 10-15 hours a week completing assignments and labs.This is a four-credit class being taken in a 12 week semester so expect a heavy courseload. It is imperative that you keep on track with the schedule.
The class will be taught using a web-based service called Blackboard Vista. You must complete the
Start Here learning module within the course space, and read the discussion board orientation. BB is not really difficult to use, but if you need some personal guidance, to make an appointment for one-on-one help, please call Academic Computing Services at 215-968-8002.
Orientation will be done through the discussion forum. Be sure to read my posts and post any questions you have as well.
IMPORTANT- To find out
your username, you will need to go to
WebAdvisor . You will need either your student id
or your social security number.
To log in to your class, go to http://www.bucks.edu and click on Online/E-Services and then Canvas.
You will not have access to this course until 1:00 AM the first day of
class. Please let me know ASAP, via email, if you are unable to log in.
EVALUATION
Students will be evaluated on test results, labs and class participation. (YES, there are still ways to participate, even in a distance learning course!). Assignments will not be accepted more than one week late. It is important that assignments be handed in on time and complete. Extensions and make-ups will only be given under extreme circumstances. Personal computer problems are not an acceptable excuse for late work.
You will submit your work electronically, via BB, so plan accordingly. If you know that you will be away when an assignment is due, work ahead and submit it early- rather than late. You'll feel better on vacation if it's not hanging over your head anyway!
POLICIES
Please review the college academic calendar for important dates.
Students are urged to retain all graded work returned to them until final grades have been received from the college. You can print the Canvas Grades page for your records.
Also, students should consult Student Records, Rights, and Responsibilities in the College Catalog concerning important rules governing students in their academic work.
Plagiarism: Plagiarism and other forms of academic cheating are unacceptable and are considered as MAJOR infractions of the Student Code of Conduct and College Policy and will be dealt with as published in the College Catalog.
It is imperative that you attend class regularly. That means logging in to this class at least twice a week. If you are absent more than three weeks total, you will receive an F for the course (except under exceptional circumstances). You are responsible for all missed work. Make-up quizzes may be given at the discretion of the instructor- make sure you contact me BEFORE you miss a quiz.
If there is a need to withdraw from this course, do so officially from the Admissions Office.
If you have a disability and wish to discuss academic accommodations, I encourage you to see me as soon as possible.
Help and Support
There are several ways to access help for Canvas and other technologies used at BCCC:
You may contact the instructor via email using the Canvas tool, or by sending regular email to geoghand@bucks.edu or in F122A during posted office hours.
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