Course Title: IST 2234 – Network Implementation Instructor: Sandra ColemanOffice Location: 149b Office Phone: 243-1958E-mail: scoleman@eastms.eduOffice Hours: Tues/Thurs 2:00 – 3:00; Friday 8:00 – 12:00Division: Undergraduate

Course Description: This course is the culmination of all concepts learned in the network curriculum. Topics include planning, installation, evaluation, and maintenance of a network solution.

Prerequisite: IST 2224 - Network Planning and Design Semester Credit Hours: 4 hours

Required Text(s): Accessing the WAN, CCNA Exploration Companion Guide, Cisco Press, 2008, ISBN: 1-58713-205-2

Accessing the WAN, CCNA Exploration Labs and Study Guide, Cisco Press, 2008, ISBN: 1-58713-201-X.

Student Learning Outcomes: The student will be able to:

1. Extend a local area network (LAN) to a wide area network (WAN).2. Discuss solutions for IP address shortage.3. Plan and implement a network solution.

Methodology:This class will be taught using the following methods:

Lecture 33%Labs 66%

Grading Procedures:Category Percentage Tests 40%Lab Manual 20%Study Guide & other homework 10 %Attendance 5%Final Exam (On-line and Skills Based) 25%

Grade Evaluation:Grades for this course will follow the standards published in the EMCC College Catalog.

90-100 A ............. Represents superior or outstanding achievement in prescribed work80-89 - B ............. Above-average achievement in prescribed work70-79- C ............. Average level of achievement64-69 - D ............. Below-average achievement (This is the lowest passing grade.)< 64 F ............. Failure to pass prescribed work

I ............. Incomplete - (Becomes F - Unless removed within one semester)W ........... Withdrawal (No GPA penalty if within the drop date)WP ......... Withdrawal Passing (After drop date)

WF ......... Withdrawal Failing (After drop date – penalty to GPA)FA .......... Failure to Attend (penalty to GPA)AU ......... AuditP ............. Pass

Quality point are assigned for grades earned according to the following schedule:A……………………………………………………………………………..4 for each semester hourB……………………………………………………………………………..3 for each semester hourC……………………………………………………………………………..2 for each semester hourD……………………………………………………………………………..1 for each semester hourF, WF, FA …………………………………………………………………..0 for each semester hour

The final grade in each course attempted will be counted for quality-point purposes. The formula for computing grade-point average is Total Quality Points divided by Hours attempted. “WF” grades will count as “F” grades in GPA computation.Any challenge of a final grade must be initiated by mid-semester of the next term after the grade was

recorded. For purposes of this procedure, the summer is considered a usual term.

Attendance Policy:EMCC expect all students to be on time and in class at every class session. For additional information, please see page 22 of the EMCC Catalog & Student Handbook 2010-2011.

Statement for Students with Disabilities: EMCC follows all Americans with Disabilities Act standards. Disclosure of a disability is voluntary. Students with disabilities are invited and encouraged to discuss their needs and accommodation strategies with the Dean of Students.

Course Outline: CCNA4

Week Date Chapter

Objective Labs

1 Jan. 9 -- Review/Syllabus WLANS

2 Jan. 16 1 Introduction to WANs TBD3 Jan. 23 2 PPP TBD4 Jan. 305 Feb. 6 3 Frame Relay TBD6 Feb. 137 Feb. 20 4 Network Security TBD8 Feb. 27 5 ACLs TBD9 Mar. 510 Mar. 12 6 Teleworker Services TBD11 Mar. 19 -- Spring Break12 Mar. 26 7 IP Addressing Services TBD13 Apr. 214 Apr. 9 8 Network

Troubleshooting TBD

15 Apr. 16 Graduation Exit Exams16 Apr. 2317 Apr. 30 Finals Hands-on Final Exams18 May 7 Finals Online Final Exams

Course Outline may be changed as deemed necessary by the instructor.

East Mississippi Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:Dr. Jackie Stennis, Vice President for Scooba Campus, Davis Administration Building, P.O. Box 158, Scooba, MS 39358 662-476-5000 jstennis@eastms.edu