Nicole Cook	CIS 120 -- Section 12783	Class: IVC Bldg 17 / Room 201
Spring 2018	Course Syllabus	Please see my schedule here: Nicole's Class/Office Schedule
email: Nicole.Cook@marin.edu	Mon. 6:10 pm to 9:00 pm	Phone: Please use email

CIS 120 4.0 Units - IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software
(No Prerequisite) This course introduces computer hardware and software as well as operating systems, networking concepts, mobile devices, IT security and troubleshooting. The online course materials assist students in developing the skills necessary to work as a technician in the field of IT. Preparation for CompTIAs A+ certification exam is included.
Section	Lecture Time & Location	Office Hours Time & Location	Lab Time & Location
sect # 12783 N Cook Mon	6:10pm-9:00pm, IVC Bldg 17 / Room 201	See My Schedule	See My Schedule

Day	Topic	Reading Assignment	Netacad Exams / Quizzes Due before the next class after they were assigned	Lab Assignment
Week 1 (Jan 21-27)	Class Introduction, Key Terms and Concepts	Chapter 1 Read before next class	Chapter 1 Exam	Lab 1
Week 2 (Jan 28 - Feb 3)	Basic Computer Parts (Hardware)	Chapter 2 Read before next class	Chapter 2 Exam	Lab 2
Week 3 (Feb 4-10)	Continuation of Computer Hardware	Chapter 3 Read before next class	Chapter 3 Exam	Lab 3
Week 4 (Feb 11-17)	Computer Memory	Chapter 4 Read by Week 6	Chapter 4 Exam	Lab 4
February 19	HOLIDAY - NO CLASS
Week 5 (Feb 25 - Mar 3)	Computer Storage -- Hard Drives	Chapter 5 Read by Week 6	Chapter 5 Exam	Lab 5
Week 6 (Mar 4-10)	Preventive Maintenance & Troubleshooting Get Ready for Hardware Test	Study for Midterm	No Quiz	Lab 6
Week 7 (Mar 11-17)	Hardware Test -- Midterm	Chapters 5 & 10 Read before next class	Chapter 10 Exam	Lab 7
Mar 19 - 24	SPRING BREAK - NO CLASS
Week 8 (Mar 25-31)	Operating System Basics	Chapters 6 & 7 Read before next class	Chapters 6 Exam	Lab 8
Week 9 (Apr 1-7)	Operating System Configuration	Chapters 9 & 10 Read before next class	Chapter 9 Exam	Lab 9
Week 10 (Apr 8-14)	Laptops, Handhelds	Chapter 7 Read before next class	Chapter 7 Exam	Lab 10
Week 11 (Apr 15-21)	Networking Theory	Chapters 8 & 11 Read before next class	Chapters 8 & 11 Exams	Lab 11
Week 12 (Apr 22-28)	Networking Practice and Troubleshooting	Chapter 12 Read before next class	Chapter 12 Exam	Lab 12
Week 13 (Apr 29 - May 5)	Printers and Security	Chapter 13 Read before next class	Chapter 13 Exam	Lab 13
Week 14 (May 6-12)	Ethics and Call Center Operation	Chapter 14 Read before next class	Chapter 14 Exam	Lab 14
Week 15 (May 13-19)	Final Exam	No Reading Assignment	No Quiz
Week 16 (May 20-26)	Mock Certification Exams			No Lab
Note: 5:00 pm on Friday, May 18th is the deadline for submitting homework. No late submissions will be accepted!
Final Exam -- Monday, May 14th 6:10 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Mock Certification Exams -- Monday, May 21st 6:10 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK -- No textbook -- all materials are free online You need access to the Netacad website to do some of the homework for this class

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOME: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to: Assemble components based on customer requirements Install, configure and maintain devices, PC's and software for end users Demonstrate the basics of networking and security Diagnose, resolve and document common hardware and software issues Demonstrate the basics of virtualization, desktop imaging and deployment

GRADING:
Lab Assignments	40 percent of your grade	5 p.m. Friday, May 18th is the deadline for submitting all lab assignments
Cisco Netacad Exams	30 percent of your grade	Exams are due anytime between the start of the class and the week they are assigned.
Hands-on Midterm Exam	10 percent of your grade	You will have a time limit. I have no problem with using your notes, however, keep in mind, you will not be able to use notes for the Certification Exam.
Final Exam	10 percent of your grade	All students must be present on the day of the Final Exam. If you cannot be present, please make prior arrangements with the instructor.
Attendance on Day of Certification Prep	10 percent of your grade	All students must be present on this day. If you cannot be present, please make prior arrangements with the instructor

GRADING POLICY:
You may take this class for either a letter grade or credit/no credit. If you choose to take credit/no credit, you need a grade of "D" or better to get credit.

TIMES WHEN I WILL BE IN THE LAB:

Please see my schedule here: Nicole's Class/Office Schedule

You can come to either lab session to ask me a question, however the class that the session is scheduled for has priority

TIMES WHEN I WILL BE IN THE OFFICE:
Please see my schedule here: Nicole's Class/Office Schedule

CHEATING WARNING:
While the instructor had no objection to, and in fact, encourages you to work with other students on the assigned homework, wholesale copying of someone else's work will not be tolerated. If you are observed using any material other than your own, you will receive a score of zero for those assignments or final project.

CLASS RULES:
Students attending lectures are entitled to a disruption free, respectful environment. First violation of the following class rules will result in a warning; second offense a two-day suspension and third offense may result in a suspension from the class.
Cell phones and electronic music devices (even with headphones) may not be operated in the classroom at any time. Talking disruptively to other students during the lecture is not permitted.

USE OF NON-DISCRIMINATING LANGUAGE IN CLASS:
This class will be conducted in an atmosphere of mutual respect. I encourage your active participation and welcome both respectful discourse and reasoned debate. However, if your language or conduct at any time demonstrates a lack of respect for anyone’s race, gender, sexuality, culture, beliefs or abilities, you will not be permitted to participate further.

How To Contact Me:
If you need to contact me, the best way to reach me is by email. You can email me at Nicole.Cook@marin.edu
You can ask me questions by email also. Either Debbie or I will respond to your questions. Calling me at the college does not work since I currently do not have an office phone.

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