Nicole Cook IT 120 -- Section 30144 Office: IB 2405 A
Spring 2024 Course Syllabus Please see my schedule here:
Nicole's Class/Office Schedule
email: nicole.cook@seattlecolleges.edu This class is being taught online via Zoom. You have the option to attend on the scheduled date and time or watch the recorded lecture.
Video Lecture / Lab Wednesday 6:00 pm - 8:40 pm

Lab Support Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
(see my schedule)
Phone: Please use email

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IT 120 5.0 Units - CompTIA Networking Essentials
Analysis of technologies for connecting computers and other devices into networks
This course contains an overview of terminology and major components of network:
Architecture, Topologies, Hardware, Connections, Protocols, Operations, Administration Support, Security and Troubleshooting
This course covers the fundamentals of Local Area Networks (LAN's), Wide Area Networks (WAN's), Wireless LAN's and Virtual Networks
This class is one of four designed to prepare you for the Cisco CCNA Exam

You will use computers to complete assignments for this class
Section Lecture Time & Location Office Hours Time & Location Lab Time & Location
Sect# 30144
N Cook
Wednesday, 6:00 pm - 8:40 pm See My Schedule Part of Lecture


Day Topic Reading Assignment Online Quiz
Need to know INFO on quizzes
Lab Assignment
Week 1
(4/1 - 4/5)
Intro to Networking Netacad Modules 1 & 2 Quiz 1
ends 4/17, 11:59 pm
Lab 1
Command Summary Lab
Week 2
(4/8 - 4/12)
The OSI Reference Model Netacad Modules 3 & 6 Quiz 2
ends 4/24, 11:59 pm
Lab 2
OSI-TCP Model Assignment
Week 3
(4/15 - 4/19)
Network Components Netacad Modules 4 & 5 Quiz 3
ends 5/1, 11:59 pm
Lab 3
Cable Assignment
Week 4
(4/22 - 4/26)
IPv4 Addressing Netacad Modules 8 & 11 Quiz 4
ends 5/8, 11:59 pm
Lab 4
Packet Tracer Hub Connection Lab
Week 5
(4/29 - 5/3)
Wide Area Networks Netacad Modules 7 & 14 Quiz 5
ends 5/15, 11:59 pm
Lab 5
Create a Subnet Worksheet
Week 6
(5/6 - 5/10)
Routing Netacad Modules 9 & 10 Quiz 6
ends 5/22, 11:59 pm
Lab 6
Level 2 Packet Tracer Network Lab
Week 7
(5/13 - 5/17)
Wireless Netacad Modules 13 & 15 Quiz 7
ends 5/29, 11:59 pm
Lab 7
Packet Tracer Lab
Week 8
(5/20 - 5/24)
IPv6 Addressing Netacad Module 12 Quiz 8
ends 6/7, 5:00 pm
Lab 8
Packet Tracer Lab
Week 9
(5/27 - 5/31)
Security Netacad Module 16 Quiz 9
ends 6/7, 5:00 pm
Lab 9
Packet Tracer Lab
Week 10
(6/3 - 6/7)
Troubleshooting, Certification and Test Review Netacad Module 17 Lab 10
Packet Tracer Lab
Week 11
(6/10 - 6/14)
Final Exam None None None
Note: 5:00 pm on Friday, June 7th is the deadline for submitting all homework and any online quizzes. No other late submissions will be accepted !!
Final Exam Info: Monday - Wednesday, June 10th to 12th -- Available online at any time over this period

TEXTBOOK - The Cisco Networking Academy Website
The textbook material is online using the Cisco Netacad system
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QUIZ INFO:
The normal process for taking quizzes is like this:
  • the student shows up to class
  • the instructor gives the quiz
  • the student has one chance to take the quiz
  • there is a 15-20 minute time limit
  • there is no use of the textbook / student notes
My way for taking quizzes is like this:
  • give a 2 week time frame to get them done
  • you may retake each quiz up to 3 times for a better grade if the grade you receive the first or second time is not your best
  • you have a 2-hour time limit each time you take the quiz
  • you may use your textbook / notes
I can either use the normal process of taking a quiz, or use my way. If using my way, you will need to remember to take the quizzes within the 2 week time frame.
Quizzes CANNOT be re-activated so please DON'T EVEN ASK !!
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GRADING:
Online Quizzes 20 percent of your grade 5:00 p.m. Friday, June 7th is the deadline for submitting quizzes
Lab Assignments 60 percent of your grade 5:00 p.m. Friday, June 7th is the deadline for submitting all labs
Final Exam 20 percent of your grade Monday - Wednesday, June 10th to 12th is the online final exam