		Michael L'Estrange Computer Information Science

CISN 143: CISCO Networking Academy (CCNA)tm: Accessing the Wide Area Network

Cisco Networking Academy

Instructor:	Michael L'Estrange
Instructor Email:	lestram@arc.losrios.edu
Instructor Web Page:	http://ic.arc.losrios.edu/~lestram
Instructor Phone:	(916)-484-8147
Instructor Office:	ARC main campus, CMC 405
Office hours:	Mon 5-6pm Tues 11:30am-12:30pm Weds 5-6pm Thur 11:30am-12:30pm Fri 12Noon-1:00pm
Course Code #:	11864
Class Location:	CMC 411
Meeting Times:	Mon&Weds, 6pm-10:25pm
Semester:	Spring 2020
Term:	Second Eight Weeks, Mar 17, 2020 - May 14, 2020
First meeting:	Wednesday 18 March 2020
Final Examination:	Wednesday, 13 May 2020, last class session
Prerequisite:	CISN 141 (CISCO Networking Academy (CCNA)tm: Routing Protocols and Concepts) and 142 (CISCO Networking Academy (CCNA)tm: LAN Switching and Wireless) with grades of "C" or better
Advisory:	None.
Accepted for credit:	None.
Hours:	54 hours lecture; 18 hours laboratory.
Units:	3

Course Description

This course covers wide area networks (WAN) technologies to connect small- to medium-sized business networks. It focuses on Point to Point Protocol (PPP), Frame Relay, and broadband links. Topics include network security, traffic control and access control lists (ACLs), Virtual Private Networks (VPN) and network troubleshooting. IP addressing services Network Address Translation (NAT) and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) are covered, and IPv6 is introduced. This is the fourth course in preparation for Cisco CCNA certification examination. ARC is a certified Cisco Networking Academy and all courses are taught by Cisco Certified Academy Instructors (CCAI).

Learning Outcomes and Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

describe the impact of Voice Over IP and Video Over IP applications on a network.
identify and correct common network problems at layers 1, 2, 3, and 7 using a layered model approach.
interpret network diagrams.
describe the components required for network and Internet communications.
implement basic switch security measures such as port security, trunk access, and management VLANs.
explain the operation and benefits of DHCP and DNS.
configure, verify, and troubleshoot DHCP and DNS operations on a router.
describe current network security threats and explain how to implement a comprehensive security policy to mitigate common threats to network devices, hosts, and applications.
describe the functions of common security appliances and applications.
describe recommended security practices to secure network devices.
describe the purpose and types of access control lists (ACLs).
configure and apply ACLs based on network filtering requirements.
configure and apply an ACLs to limit Telnet and SSH access to the router using the Security Device Manager command-line interface (SDM/CLI).
verify, monitor, and troubleshoot ACLs in a network environment.
explain the basic operation of Network Address Translation (NAT).
configure NAT for given network requirements using SDM/CLI.
troubleshoot NAT issues.
describe different methods for connecting to a WAN.
configure and verify a basic WAN serial connection.
configure and verify a Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) connection between Cisco routers.
configure and verify Frame Relay on Cisco routers.
troubleshoot WAN implementation issues.
describe the importance, benefits, role, impact, and components of VPN technology.

Textbook and Supplies

Required:

This course uses digital materials that are provided free of charge to the student.

All students are required to obtain and maintain an ARC Los Rios email account.
All students are required to obtain and maintain a Cisco Netspace account.

A student may purchase a printed text book in the college store at her or his option.

Connecting Networks v6 Companion Guide
(Cisco Networking Academy)
By Cisco Networking Academy, Cisco Press, © 2017,
ISBN-13: 978-1-58713-432-6

lab book

Connecting Networks v6 Labs & Study Guide
(Cisco Networking Academy)
By Cisco Networking Academy and Allan Johnson, © 2017,
ISBN-13: 978-1-58713-429-6

Presentation of Class Materials:

The course will cover the required assignments in the texts, and some outside assignments. The information will be introduced by means of lecture, classroom demonstrations and labs. Students may be given assignments to be completed both in class as well as on their own time. Lab work with a Windows or Linux PC will be required, and can be completed on campus.

Learning Management System (LMS)

This class will be using the Cisco Netspace web site, NOT Los Rios Canvas.

Special note on contacting the instructor

The instructor is an offline resource, and he will probably not return any messages over the weekend or college vacation days.
Emails that are undecipherable will be ignored. Use standard English in all messages sent to the instructor.
Emails that do not contain a question may not be replied to. A question should be denoted with a question mark, i.e.?!
Messages with long or complex questions may take time to answer, as in several days.
The instructor will not open emails or attachments he cannot identify, i.e. use your ARC Los Rios email account.
No student emails are deleted.

Special instructions for emailing your instructor

All emails sent to the instructor should contain the following in the subject line: Course number, your name, and the subject.

Here is an outstanding example:
Subject: CISC 143 | L'Estrange | Summer class add number request

In order to properly and promptly answer emails, your instructor must be able to identify you and what class you are enrolled in. Your instructor teaches many different courses each semester, and sometimes a student may submit a question that will have different answers depending on the course, i.e. How to do things in Linux and Microsoft Windows will have very different answers.

You are required to change the subject line if you change the subject contents of an email.

Your instructor is NOT a double-click resource available 24/7. I shall not be answering emails on weekends. If you send a lengthy email not containing a single question mark, or any punctuation at all, I may never answer your email. If your email question requires research on my part, it may take 2-4 days to get to it. It would not be unusual for the email you sent on a Friday evening to not be answered until the next Wednesday.

Course Policies:

This class will adhere to as closely as possible all ARC and Los Rios guidelines set forth in the catalog and/or the schedule of classes.

A document of general course policies for all my classes can be found on the instructor's web site.

Labs

Almost all CIS classes require labs. It is the online student's responsibility to complete the lab. Students may complete lab assignments in CSIT Area Computer Labs, room CMC 412, or at another ARC computer lab facility if allowed.

Lab assignments must be completed by the assigned date. Under no circumstances will network, system, hardware, or any other problems of such nature be considered an excuse for turning in late work.

Lab hours/Assistance:

Students may utilize lab time and assistance on campus in the CSIT area computer lab room CMC 412. Check with the CSIT area lab personnel in room CMC 412 for availability. Lab assistance is not tutoring. Tutoring is available on campus; contact the instructor directly regarding tutoring.

Special Note on Cheating

Independent Work Policy: Labs, Projects, Task, Assignments and Exams are designed to measure the progress of individual students. Collaborative work in groups of two or more is prohibited unless the instructions specifically state otherwise.

A student must not copy another student’s work or import work from another student. Do not allow another student to copy your work. Your work must be independent - Failure to work independently will result in all violators’ grades being reduced to zero for that lab, project, task, assignment or exam. Second offence of this policy will be referred to the Area Dean for administrative action.

Online Testing Privilege: Participation in online examinations is a privilege. When a student submits a lab, project, task, assignment, or exam that appears to violate the independent work policy the instructor retains the right to revoke the online exam privilege and direct the student to the American River College Computer Science Lab CMC 411 for on-site testing.

Accommodations

It is critical that every student be provided an environment which is conducive to learning. Please contact the professor if you have any physical or learning disability or other need which might require a special accommodation.

Special Software:

VMware Player, Linux, Packet Tracer, etc.

Completion of the exercises and projects required for this class requires access to a computer loaded with special software, such as the Linux operating system, virtual machine software, packet tracer, or other special software. To complete lab assignments, students may use the ARC CSIT Area Computer Lab, Room CMC411. It is not necessary to purchase special software, as most of the software is free, open source, or provided at no cost to the student.

Online Discussions

During the semester you will have access to a course website. These websites allow for intraclass communication with other students through messages, online discussions or forums, etc. Since this course is an in person course, the instructor in general will not monitor these communications. However, abusive remarks or attacks against others will not be tolerated and will result in disciplinary actions taken by the instructor and/or college.

Attendance Policy

Attendance will be monitored.
As stated in LRCCD Regulation R-2222, a student may be dropped from any class when that student's absences exceed six percent (6%) of the total hours of class time.

Once a student has been dropped from the class (for whatever reason), he or she will not be reinstated.

Drops: Students unable to complete the course are responsible for notifying the Records Office of their withdrawal. Failure to formally drop the course will result in a final grade of 'F'.

If you have extenuating circumstances which prevent you from participating in the class or submitting your assignments, CONTACT THE PROFESSOR IMMEDIATELY!

Course Lesson Plan / Schedule of Topics

This course will follow the book essentially in chapter order. The schedule of topics, chapters to be covered, and assignments due each week shall be listed in the LMS. Students may certainly read ahead, but completion of assignments early will not be allowed or even be possible. Changes to the details of this course schedule most likely will not be reflected on this web page. For online classes, please refer to the Learning Management System for all current updates. For in person classes, the instructor will also make announcements during lecture.

CISN 143 Cisco Course Lesson Plan
Date	Topics	Assignment
Wednesday, March 18	Introduction, Course Syllabus and Schedule Logging on to ARC student accounts Using ARC Los Rios gMail Proper logout of ARC PCs Shutting down windows Set up of Removable HD Review of OSI, IP, Routing, and Switching Introduction to WANs Chapter 1 WAN Concepts	Read Online Curriculum Chapter 1 Read Book Chapter 1 Lab 1 ITN PT Skills exam
Monday, March 23	Chapter 2 Point-to-Point Connections	Read Online Curriculum 2 Read Book Chapter 2 Lab 2
Wednesday, March 25	WANs continued	Labs 1 and 2 TCP/IP Quiz Module 1 Exam Module 2 Exam RSE PT Skills exam
Monday, March 30	Chapter 3 Branch Connections Optional: ISDN, DSL and Cable Networks	Read Online Curriculum 3 Read Book Chapter 3 Lab 3 Module 3 exam
Wednesday, April 1	Chapter 4 Access Control Lists Optional: 22. Developing Network Security and Network Management Strategies.	Read Online Curriculum 4 Read Book Chapter 4 Lab 4 Module 4 exam TCP/IP Quiz #2 Read Book Chapter 22 (handout) SaN PT OSPF Skills exam
Week of April 6 - April 12	April 6 - April 12: Spring recess (no classes, offices closed)	April 6 - April 12: Spring recess (no classes, offices closed)
Monday, April 13	Chapter 5 Network Security and Monitoring Optional: 17. Optical Networking Fundamentals. Optional: 18. Network Management.	Read Online Curriculum 5 Read Book Chapter 5 Lab 5 Module 5 exam TCP/IPv6 Quiz #1 Read Book Chapter 17 and 18 (handout)
Wednesday, April 15	Chapter 6 Quality of Service	Read Online Curriculum 6 Read Book Chapter 6 Lab 6 Module 6 exam ScN PT EIGRP Skills exam
Monday, April 20	Chapter 7 Network Evolution Optional: 19. Network+ Certification Exam Review Introduction to Network Administration Workstations and Servers Network Management	Read Online Curriculum 7 Read Book Chapter 7 Lab 7 Module 7 exam Read Book Chapter 19 (handout) TCP/IP Quiz #3
Wednesday, April 22	Chapter 8 Network Troubleshooting	Read Online Curriculum 8 Read Book Chapter 8 Lab 8 Module 8 exam
Monday, April 27	Optional: 20. CCNA Certification Exam Review	Read Book Chapter 20 (handout) Pretest Exam
Wednesday, April 29	Network Troubleshooting Optional: 21. Introduction to Converged Networking	Read Book Chapter 21 (handout) CCNA Practice Certification Exam #1 Network troubleshooting challenge
Monday, May 4	Optional: 23. Virtual Private Networks.	Read Book Chapter 23 (handout) Turn in Semester 4 Lab Manual Practice Final Exam
Wednesday, May 6	Final Topics	CCNA Practice Certification Exam #2 Lab Practical Hands On exam start
Monday, May 11	Review for Final	CoN PT Skills Exam Lab Practical Hands On exam continued Cisco Course Feedback
Wednesday, May 13	Final Exam	Final Exam Lab Practical Hands On exam continued NO Assignments accepted after the final

* Homework/Projects/Lab Assignments and Discussion due date changes will be specified in the learning management system. *

Documents turned-in:

When turning in work in hard copy or electronic form, please include a header on the top of the page with the following information:

Your Name Assignment #
CISN 143 Page # of #

Also, when contacting the instructor via email, be sure to include the class number in the subject line, i.e. CISN 143.

Evaluation and Grading

The grade in this course will be determined by student performance in each of the following areas, and weighted as described in the following charts.

Grade Assessment Weighting

Module Exams
9 @ 11.1 points each (100 points) 20%

Labs (100 points) 20%

Skills Exam
(100 points) 20%

Lab Practical Hand-on Exam
(50 points) 10%

CCENT/CCNA Practice Certification Exams
2 @ 25 points
(50 points) 10%

Final Examinations (100 points) 20%

Grade Assignment by Total Points

Points Obtained Total % Grade
Assigned

451+ 90% A

401+ 80% B

351+ 70% C

301+ 60% D

less than 300 below 60% F

Grade Assessment Weighting
Module Exams 9 @ 11.1 points each	(100 points) 20%
Labs	(100 points) 20%
Skills Exam	(100 points) 20%
Lab Practical Hand-on Exam	(50 points) 10%
CCENT/CCNA Practice Certification Exams 2 @ 25 points	(50 points) 10%
Final Examinations	(100 points) 20%

Grade Assignment by Total Points
Points Obtained	Total %	Grade Assigned
451+	90%	A
401+	80%	B
351+	70%	C
301+	60%	D
less than 300	below 60%	F

Extra Credit Work

There will be no extra credit work given in this class. A student’s grade is based solely upon the regularly assigned work in the class and upon the quizzes and examinations given in the class.

Grades Available Online

Grades will never be sent out by email.
Most grades for individual assignments will be available during the semester 8 week term through the learning management system used for the class.
At the end of the semester, final grades will only be accessible through the ARC eServices system.

Policy on Late Work and Makeup Exams

No late work will be accepted.
No make up quizzes or exams will be given.
NO Assignments accepted after the final

Caveat

The professor reserves the right to change any of the details of this course syllabus or the course schedule with a minimum of advance notice

Passing the Course

Students must take the Final exam to pass.
Students must pass the Final exam and Final Practical with a D grade or better.
Students must take the Final exam on the scheduled date and time of the Final. (You have 8 weeks to clear you schedule - make it so.)

Last Updated: 17 December 2020