Learning Plan 2019-20

Course Name: Network Design

Course Code: COMP223
Program(s): Computer Networking & Technical Support
Delivery Method: Face to Face☒ Hybrid☐ Online☐
Name of Faculty: Brad Barbeau
Contact Information: bbarbeau@sl.on.ca
Name of Associate Dean/Campus Dean: Shannon Claggett
Date prepared: 8/20/2019

for the semester of: Fall☒ Winter☐ Spring☐ Summer☐

Assessment Plan

Students will demonstrate learning in the following ways:

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Assessment CLO* VLO** Description (e.g. Frequency, Tentative Due % Of Total
Type details) Dates Grade %
Professionalism 1,2,3 3,5 Students will be assessed on Daily – lab and 0.54% 15%
and professionalism and participation lecture
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Participation via a variety of methods such as
exit surveys, discussion
participation, and short quizzes
Practical Lab 2,3 1,3,5 Assessment of practical skills Weeks 5,7,13 20% 45%
Tests using a simulated vocational
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scenario
Tests 1,3 3,5 Summative evaluation of material Weeks 3, 10 15% 30%
from the preceding weeks
Group 1 3 Students will give a group Weeks 3 - 13 10% 10%
Presentation presentation to the class on an
assigned networking technology
*CLO=Course Learning Outcome; **VLO=Vocational Learning Outcome

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 Program Specific Continuance Policy

To pass this course you must:

 Obtain at least a 50% average for the tests AND
 Have handed in all labs & assignments AND
 Have an overall grade of 50% on all evaluation criteria for the course.
Note: If a student has less than 50% average for the tests, but based on all evaluation criteria for the
course his/her grade is more than 50%, the final grade will appear as the average of the tests.
Failure to meet any of these conditions will result in failing the course.

College Continuance Policy

College Academic Policy stipulates that students must pass 2/3 of their courses or 70% of their course
hours in order to continue as a full time student.

Required Texts, Materials, Resources or Technical Materials Required

CCENT/CCNA ICND1 100-105

ISBN: 978-1-58720-580-4
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2019-20 College Academic Policy: Attendance and Participation

6.1 Attendance
Attendance refers to presence in scheduled classes. It is not tied to evaluation of learning outcomes and
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shall not be used in calculation of final grades. Taking attendance is at the discretion of the faculty. Any
requirements for attendance shall be written in the course outline and clearly explained to students. When
attendance is taken, these records may be used to determine eligibility for re-writes, supplemental
tests/assignments, field placement or to identify students at risk. If attendance is used to determine
eligibility for rewrites, supplemental tests/assignments, or field placement, the minimum required
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attendance standard shall be stipulated in the course outline and clearly explained to students.
Some programs are subject to attendance policies of external institutions or regulatory bodies which may
supersede St. Lawrence College policy. In such cases, the governing policy pertaining to attendance shall
be written in the course outlines and clearly explained to students. When compulsory attendance
recording is required by a sponsoring agency, it is the student’s responsibility to collect confirmation of
attendance from professors.
6.2 Participation
Participation refers to student engagement in learning activity tasks that contribute to the achievement of
stipulated learning outcomes. Participation may be assessed, and may contribute to final evaluation. If
participation is used as an assessment strategy, the participation criteria must be objective and
measureable. The expected participation elements and the method of evaluating the stated elements shall
be written in the course outline and clearly explained to students.

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6.3 Labs/Field Placement/Clinical Practice Participation
Each program will establish policy and procedures related to participation in labs, field placements, and
clinical practice. Penalties for nonparticipation shall be clearly stipulated. These policies and procedures
shall be written in all applicable course outlines, and clearly explained to students.
Source: 2019-20 Academic Policy Manual

Academic Accommodations

St. Lawrence College is committed to creating a welcoming, barrier-free, inclusive learning environment,
promoting integration and full participation. This commitment to Universal Design for Learning applies to
all instructional settings (e.g., classroom, laboratory, online, placement, etc.), as well as to attitudinal
beliefs. It is the policy of SLC to accommodate students with disabilities, ensuring equitable access to and
benefits from educational opportunities, in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.

The accommodation process is a shared responsibility. Students with disabilities seeking accommodations
are asked to self-identify with Counselling & AccessAbility Services (CAAS)1 as early as possible to ensure
timely development and implementation of appropriate accommodations.
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Under provincial legislation, students are not required to provide diagnosis information, but rather, may
be asked to provide information from a regulated health professional regarding functional limitations and
accommodation needs, in order to provide appropriate supports. Once accommodation needs are
determined, CAAS will distribute an Accommodation Letter on your behalf electronically to all Professors
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identified within your academic schedule.

Amended: April 2019

Academic Integrity

All members of the St. Lawrence College community are responsible for upholding the highest standards of
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academic integrity. Individuals and groups must act to uphold the values of fairness, honesty, trust,
respect and responsibility. Students are responsible to be aware of and abide by the Academic Integrity
Policy. The Academic Integrity Policy is included in the Academic Policy Manual2.

Amended: April 2019

Special Notes for this Course

None.

1
http://www.stlawrencecollege.ca/caas
2
http://stlawrencecollege.ca/about/college-reports-and-policies/academic-policies/
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 Delivery Schedule

Please Note:
i) If this is a lab-based course, lab safety procedures and protocol must be specifically taught or reinforced prior to any activity taking
place in the lab environment.
ii) Any changes to this delivery schedule will be communicated in writing by the professor to the students.

Week Topic Key Learning Objectives Learning Activities Resources & References
1 Orientation  Understand course learning  Detailed examination of  Course Outline
outcomes and learning plan course outline and  Learning Plan
 Demonstrating prerequisite learning plan
course learning outcomes  Non-assessed quiz on

2 Ethernet Devices
D  Describe the function of an
Ethernet switch
prerequisite course
learning outcomes
 Ethernet lecture
 Hardware demo
 Lecture notes
 Textbook reading

3 Wireless Ethernet
Ethernet
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 Distinguish between a hub, a
switch, a bridge, and a router

 Describe wireless security

 Lab activity
 Lab activity

 Describe the operation of 802.11  Wireless lecture

 Web links

 Lecture notes
 Textbook reading
 Web links

4 Configuring Cisco Switches I

standards and recommend same
based on requirements
 Use the CLI to show, modify, and
save configurations on a Cisco
IOS device
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 Hardware demo
 Lab activity
 Test #1

 Lecture notes
 Textbook reading
 Web links

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 Week Topic Key Learning Objectives Learning Activities Resources & References
5 Configuring Cisco Switches II  Use the CLI to show, modify, and  Cisco switch lecture  Lecture notes
save configurations on a Cisco  Lab activity  Textbook reading
IOS device
 Web links
 Practical #1

6 Configuring Cisco Routers I  Use the CLI to configure routing  Cisco router lecture  Lecture notes
on a Cisco IOS device  Hardware demo  Textbook reading
 Lab activity  Web links

7 Configuring Cisco Routers II  Use the CLI to configure routing  Cisco router lecture  Lecture notes

8 TCP/IP Security
D on a Cisco IOS device

 Recall well-known TCP and UDP

 Hardware demo
 Lab activity

 IP security lecture
 Textbook reading
 Web links
 Practical #2
 Lecture notes

9 Firewalls
ports
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 Articulate techniques to secure
TCP/IP communications
 Pack Capture dissections
 Lab activity

 Describe the function of network  Firewall lecture

firewalls  Firewall demos
 Textbook reading
 Web links

 Lecture notes
 Web links

10 VLANs and VPNs

requirements
 Explain a virtual LAN and
common scenarios employing
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 Secure a network using a firewall  Lab activity
given a specific set of

 VLAN/VPN lecture
 Technical demos
 Lecture notes
 Web links
VLANs
 Lab activity  Test #2

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 Week Topic Key Learning Objectives Learning Activities Resources & References
 Explain a virtual private network
and common scenarios where a
VPN would be employed
11 LAN Design  Describe the features of a local  LAN design lecture  Lecture notes
area network (LAN)  Lab activity  Textbook reading
 Employ LAN design principles to  Web links
produce a LAN plan

12 WAN Design  Describe the features of a wide  WAN design lecture  Lecture notes
area network (WAN)  Lab activity  Textbook reading
 Employ WAN design principles to  Web links
produce a WAN plan

13 SDN and NFV D  Define software-defined

networking (SDN) and contrast it
against traditional networking
technologies
 SDN/NFV lecture  Lecture notes
 Web links
 Practical #3

14 Course Wrap-up
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 Integrate understanding of
networking devices with design
principles
 Wrap-up lecture  Lecture notes
 Web links

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Associate Dean/Campus Dean Signature: __________________________ Date: Click or tap to enter a date.

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