CST1025 Network Basics
Syllabus

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to introduce students to networking. Students will learn how local networks, wide-area networks, and the Internet work. Students will also learn the various types of servers and the services they provide. Students will also work with various types of network hardware in a hands-on lab setting.. (3 Credits) (3 Lecture, 0 Lab.)

TEXT AND REFERENCES
1. Networking Basics 2nd Edition (Student supplied textbook)
2. Computer system with Windows XP Pro, Vista, or Win 7. (Student supplied equipment)
3. Course Instructional Guide (Online)

COURSE EXPECTATIONS
See this link for additional course expectations.

COURSE EVALUATION
Student objectives and evaluations are translated to a percentage and the percentages to grades.  The following percentage distribution guarantees the following grade: A:93%+, A-:90%+, B+:87%+, B:83%+, B-:78%+, C+:77%+, C:73%+, C-:70%+, D+:67%+, D:63%+, D-:60%+, F:<60%.

REQUIREMENTS
This course is lecture/lab based. The CST Staff will deliver the lectures, as well as supervise the lab. The student is expected to spend at least 48 hours per credit in self study with direction from instructors and/or instructional guides and testing.  This a three (3) credit course, so an average student is expected to spend approximately 144 hours completing this course, which includes lectures and lab. All lectures will be scheduled, with that schedule posted online.
It is Ridgewater College policy to provide, on a flexible and individualized basis, services to students who have disabilities.  Reasonable accommodations can be provided after appropriate documentation has been received and reviewed by the office of Disability Services.  Contact Tammy Becker, Director of Disability Services at 320-222-6070 V/TTY to discuss your accommodation needs.  This publication is available in alternative formats upon request.   Please allow adequate time for the college to respond to your request.
Version Information:
Jan  15th, 2010 Original course material created.