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Administrative Master Syllabus
Course Information
Course Title
Special Topics in System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management
Course Prefix, Num. and Title
ITCC 1271 - Special Topics in System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management
Division
Technology & Business
Department
Computer Science
Course Type
This course is a Special Topics or Unique Needs Course.
WECM Course
Course Catalog Description
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes
and behaviors pertinent to the information security technology or occupation and
relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated
if topics and learning outcomes vary.
Pre-Requisites
None
Co-Requisites
None
Semester Credit Hours
Total Semester Credit Hours (SCH): Lecture Hours:
Lab/Other Hours
2:1:2
Equated Pay Hours
2
Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Lab Hours
2
Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Clinical Hours
0
Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Practicum Hours
0
Other Hours Breakdown
0
Approval Signatures
Title
Signature
Date
Prepared by:
Department Head:
Division Chair:
Dean/VPI:
Approved by CIR:
Stephen Lyford
Digitally signed by Stephen Lyford
Date: 2020.06.04 19:47:01 -05'00'
Stephen Lyford
Digitally signed by Stephen Lyford
Date: 2020.06.04 19:47:21 -05'00'
06/04/2020
David Kucera
Digitally signed by David Kucera
DN: cn=David Kucera, o=Wharton County Junior College, ou=Division of
Technology and Business, email=davidk@wcjc.edu, c=US
Date: 2020.06.08 10:11:56 -05'00'
06/08/2020
Paul J. Quinn
Digitally signed by Paul J. Quinn
Date: 2020.06.10 08:11:49 -05'00'
6-9-20
Paul J. Quinn
Digitally signed by Paul J. Quinn
Date: 2020.06.10 08:12:36 -05'00'
6-9-20
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Additional Course Information
Topical Outline: Each offering of this course must include the following topics (be sure to include information regarding lab,
practicum, and clinical or other non-lecture instruction).
Exploring Network Management
Current Events in Network Management
Identify New Tools in Network Management
Demonstrate Basic Knowledge in Network Management
Course Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this
course, students will:
Methods of Assessment:
1. Identify basic network management skills and tools. All outcomes will be accessed by one or more of the
following:
* Individual Projects
* Group Projects
* Lab Assignments
* Tests and Quizzes
* Final Exam
Required text(s), optional text(s) and/or materials to be supplied by the student:
No textbook required
Suggested Course Maximum:
16
List any specific or physical requirements beyond a typical classroom required to teach the
course.
Computer for each student, Cisco routers, switches, wireless routers, fiber cable tester, Ethernet cable testers.
The course maximum is due to the amount of equipment contained in the class.
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Course Requirements/Grading System: Describe any course specific requirements such as research papers or
reading assignments and the generalized grading format for the course.
Course Requirements
Grading System
Comprehensive Skills Exam -- 20-25%
Comprehensive Final Exam -- 20-25%
Labs/Homework -- 25-30%
Chapter Tests -- 20-25%
Attendance/Participation -- 0-15%
100 -90 = A
89 - 80 = B
79 - 70 = C
69 - 60 = D
59 and below = F
Curriculum Checklist:
Administrative General Education Course (from ACGM, but not in WCJC Core)
No additional documents needed.
Administrative WCJC Core Course. Attach the Core Curriculum Review Forms
Critical Thinking
Communication
Empirical & Quantitative Skills
Teamwork
Social Responsibility
Personal Responsibility
WECM Course
If needed, revise the Program SCANS Matrix and Competencies Checklist