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CCNA 1-Networking for Home and Small Businesses

Instructor: Mr. Harry Crossin

Course Description:

The goal of this course is to introduce you to fundamental networking concepts and technologies. This course provides a hands-on introduction to networking and the Internet using tools and hardware commonly found in the home and small business environment. These online materials will assist you in developing the skills necessary to plan and implement small networks across a range of applications. This course prepares you with the skills needed to obtain entry-level Home Network Installer jobs. It also prepares you for some of the skills needed for Network Technician, Computer Technician, Cable Installer, and Help Desk Technician jobs.

Target Audience:

The target audience includes all learners who desire a practical, technical introduction to the field of networking. Students who enroll in CCNA 1 are not expected to have any previous technical skills or knowledge, aside from basic PC skills.

Chapter Topics:

1. Personal Computer Hardware
2. Operating Systems
3. Connecting to the Internet
4. Connecting to the Internet through an ISP
5. Network Addressing
6. Network Services
7. Wireless Technologies
8. Basic Security
9. Troubleshooting your Network

Classroom Supplies:

• 3-ring binder with 4 dividers
• Pen and/or Pencil

Evaluation:

• Skills/Oral Tests/Labs.........10%
• Portfolio/Journal.................10%
• On-Line Chapter Exams.......50%
• CCNA 1 Final Exams......30%

NOTE:

Unit Assignments that are not submitted by the completion of the related Chapter's/Unit's summative evaluation, a zero grade is given to the assignment(s).

If 50% or more of the assignments/labs and skills are not completed, the students risk receiving an incomplete mark and will not receive credit for that level until the work has been completed.

Student Responsibilities:

*Classroom Readiness acknowledges that business and industry evaluate an employee’s performance on promptness, regular attendance, preparedness for the job at hand, respect for others in the workplace and the ability to remain on task.

*Cheating on tests, assignments, projects, and the final exam is not allowed and will result in a mark of zero and possible removal from this course.

No Food or Drink is allowed into any computer room with the exception of water. Water bottles may be placed on a paper towel on the back counter.

No computer games or internet chat programs are to be downloaded installed or played on these computers.

Any student arriving late or leaving the class MUST sign in/out with a time of arrival/departure and a reason.

It is the responsibility of the student to inform the teacher in advance of any known absence and it is the responsibility of the student to schedule any missed tests or quizzes and extensions for assignments to be handed in.

THE USE OF CELL PHONES IS NOT ALLOWED IN THIS CLASS. This includes, regular telephone use, text messaging, video capturing and Internet capable phones. As well, this includes any other cell phone application not listed above.