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Information Technology Tech Prep

Warren County Career Center

3525 North State Route 48Lebanon, Ohio 45036

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This document is for the use of the staff at Warren County Career Center.Credit is given the designer of the template, Upper Valley JVS, Piqua, Ohio.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements....................................................................................................... 3

School Board Approval................................................................................................4

Statement of Recommendation....................................................................................5

Warren County Career Center Vision and Mission Statementsand Goals and Conditions............................................................................................6

Course Design................................................................................................................ 7Course Philosophy............................................................................................... 8Course Goals....................................................................................................... 9Course Description........................................................................................... 10

Academic and Technical Integration.................................................................11Job Shadowing/Internships/Career Placement............................................11 - 12Articulations and Accreditations................................................................12 - 13Technology....................................................................................................... 13Career-Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs).............................................14Students Served................................................................................................. 15Careers Addressed............................................................................................. 15

Scope and Sequence........................................................................................... 16 - 109Foundations in Computer Information Systems………16 - 44Fundamentals of Networking………………………….45 - 80Advanced Networking…………………………………81 - 109

Performance Measures/Student Assessments/Instructional Strategies.........111 - 112

Job Shadow Packet………………………………………………………….....113 - 119

Internship Packet……………………………………………………………....120 - 135

Course Syllabi………………………………………………………………….136 - 143Foundations in Computer Information Systems………136 - 138Fundamentals of Networking………………………….139 - 141Advanced Networking…………………………………142 - 143

Acknowledgements

Information Technology Tech Prep ProgramWarren County Career Center

We would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to the following people for their guidance and support in the preparation of this course of study:

WCCC Administrative TeamWCCC Educational Services DepartmentKeith KoonsCarl FlemLucian HatfieldDave CairnsSteve WhitefieldBrian RicePatricia MoulderPatty SantoianniBob SheehanTerry Benedict

Warren County Career CenterResolution Of School Board Approval

WHEREAS, representatives of the Career-Technical Advisory Committee of the Warren County Career Center have reviewed the Information Technology Tech Prep Course of Study; and

WHEREAS, this Course of Study is based upon Integrating Technical and Academic Competencies for Career-Focused Education for the Information Technology Tech Prep program; and

WHEREAS, the Information Technology Tech Prep faculty and the Career-Technical Advisory Committee have reviewed and added competencies as needed to address local labor market needs and trends in the industry;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, in accordance with the Superintendent’s recommendation, that the Warren County Career Center adopt the Information Technology Tech Prep Course of Study.

District Superintendent Date

President, Board of Education Date

Statement of RecommendationThe Information Technology Tech Prep Advisory Committee at Warren County Career Center has reviewed this course of study and recommends it for use as the foundation for instruction in the Information Technology Tech Prep class.

The developers of this course of study have considered local labor market needs and the school’s ability to offer specialized programs. The competencies have been reviewed and accepted as being congruent with our school’s vision, mission, and strategic goals. When appropriate, additional competencies related to the program area have been incorporated into this course of study.

Achievement of technical competencies, utilizing proper attitudes, and demonstrating appropriate values are critical for successful employment and for furthering educational opportunities within a student's chosen field. We believe that this course of study adequately and correctly focuses upon student development.

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Warren County Career Center Vision Statement

WCCC is the National and Global Model for integrated academic and technical career learning.

We build upon: innovative funding, strategic partnerships, community connections, and integrated board/staff planning

Warren County Career Center Mission Statement

To prepare youths and adults to make informed career choices and to successfully enter, compete, and advance in a changing work world.

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To increase the mathematics, science, communication, problem-solving, and technical achievement and the application of learning for career-bound students to the national average of all students.

To blend the essential content of traditional college preparatory studies - mathematics, science, and language arts - with quality vocational and technical studies by creating conditions that support school leaders, teachers, and counselors in carrying out the key practices.

The HSTW initiative is built on 10 Key Practices. Refer to the Southwest Region website: http://www.hstwohioregions.org/~southwest/index.html

Warren County Career Center Key Conditions

An organizational structure and process ensuring continuous involvement of faculty and school administrators in planning strategies to achieve the key practices.

A school principal with strong and effective leadership who supports, encourages, and actively participates with the faculty in planning strategies to achieve the key practices.

A system superintendent and school board who supports the faculty and school administration in carrying out the key practices. This commitment includes financial support for instructional materials, time for teachers to meet and plan, and professional development in using the key practices to improve student learning.

Leadership from the school superintendent to involve employers and post-secondary institutions in the design and implementation of a school-based and work-based program to prepare students for post-secondary education and employment.

A commitment from the school board to support the school eliminating the general track and replacing it with an upgraded academic core and a major.

Course DesignCourses are designed to reflect career-focused education, which combines high-level academics with real-life technical skills. The intent is to maximize a student’s present and future academic and career success.

Career-focused education enhances the integration of academic and technical skills, designs programs that prepare students with transferable skills and promotes each student’s career opportunities.

Course Philosophy

We believe that the primary goal of the Information Technology Tech Prep Program is to develop life-long learners with a high degree of skill and aptitude in Network Information Systems. Information Technology Tech Prep students must be adequately counseled and prepared to continue their education at consortium sponsored technical colleges or at non-consortium sponsored post-secondary institutions including universities.

We believe that the preparation of Information Technology Tech Prep students involves integrated college prep coursework coupled with laboratory experience, job shadowing, and industry experience.

We believe that the graduates of the Information Technology Tech Prep Program should be able to perform adequately as entry-level technicians who are eager to expand their responsibilities and influence in the field.

We believe the Information Technology Tech Prep Program should enable students to take pride in their own work and in their abilities to work cooperatively with others.

Course Goals

The course goals for Information Technology Tech Prep are to: Work with guidance staff and local administration to promote Tech Prep

programming as a viable Career Pathway for students. To actively recruit and inform students in grades prior to grade eleven about Tech

Prep options. To provide hands-on instruction conducive to meeting the objectives and

competencies outlined in this curriculum. To work with business and industry to provide on and/or off-campus learning

experiences for all students through guest speakers, job shadowing and/or internships.

To keep channels of communication open with parents regarding the success and options of their student(s).

To keep abreast of current trends in the Network Systems field through professional development for instructors.

Course Description

Tech Prep is a college prep pathway that combines academic rigor with technical career training. Students successfully completing a Tech Prep program have automatic entry into a locally sponsored college degree program with the benefit of scholarship and guidance through the Tech Prep Consortium. This pathway offers of two years in high school technical training, two years of technical college training (Associate’s degree), and two years at the University (Bachelor’s degree). Upon completion of any of these three levels, students are prepared for the world of work in their Tech Prep field. We are affiliated with the Miami Valley Tech Prep Consortium and the Southwest Ohio Tech Prep Consortium. Tech Prep students earn articulated college credits for their high school course work, giving them a head start in both a career field and a college education. Entrance requirements for a Tech Prep program are as follows:• 90% attendance average for grades 9 and 10 (recommended)• Cumulative “C” average for grades 9 and 10• Minimum of 8 credits with no deficiencies toward graduation after grade 10• “C” average or higher in College Prep Algebra I or higher

Students not meeting Tech Prep criteria may be admitted into the program as Career/Technical students with the consent of the instructor. Those students are not entitled to Tech Prep scholarships.

Students entering the Information Technology Tech Prep Program should possess a strong interest in the Computer Information Systems field and have a reasonable foundation with modern operating systems and word processing.

Skills taught in this Information Technology Tech Prep include:• Fundamentals, topology, and cabling of computer networks• Local Area Network design, configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance• Wide Area Network design, configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance• Networking standards and the OSI model• TCP/IP design and implementation including subnetworks• Dynamic and Static Routing, Routing algorithms/protocols, and bridging

protocols/algorithms• Simple Network Management of network connectivity devices• Address resolution and server configurations• Switching and network efficiency• Network Administration

Academic and Technical Integration

Expectations of curriculum must be aligned with what is written, taught, assessed, and reported. Student expectations focus on active, project-centered learning-an approach to learning that emphasizes a connection between ideas in a discipline and the outside world. Educational programming and course content will clearly connect career and post-secondary opportunities.At the Warren County Career Center, the main goal is to design courses and projects that use strategies for authentic instruction. These characteristics of instruction focus on deep understanding, established opportunities for concept connections, provide anticipatory and abstract thinking, and emphasize genuine application.

The academic courses at the WCCC follow the state model curricula. They are designed to meet both associate school and state requirements. These standards respond to the need to improve student achievement, quality of curriculum and instruction, and strengthen school and community relationships.

Job Shadowing/Internships/Career Placement

The Warren County Career Center Internship/Placement/Job Shadowing Program involves placing students in meaningful career-based learning experiences to complement their classroom learning. The experiences relate to student interests within their chosen career-technical program and may include job shadowing, group and individual internships, or career placement. This process is coordinated by the Educational Services/Career Pathways Department and supervised by the career-technical instructor.

Job Shadowing is designed to give the student a short-term overview of the many opportunities within a career field. Career-technical instructors confer with students to determine appropriate experiences.

Internships and Job Placement vary somewhat, but during each experience students should accomplish the following goals:

1. Work with mentors, supervisors, co-workers, and others to accomplish assigned tasks that contribute to the long- and short-term goals of the student. All aspects of the internship/placement (including dates, times, responsibilities, evaluations, etc.) will be outlined in an approved Internship Learning Plan that is coordinated by the career-technical instructor.

2. Apply basic skills and knowledge to “real world” business settings and learn new skills that are relevant to the career path.

3. Demonstrate a solid understanding of the basic skills outlined in the Internship Learning Plan.

4. Reflect upon the internship/placement/job shadowing in terms of post-secondary education/career options.

The criterion for participation in career-based learning experiences is included in the approved packet for each activity and may be obtained by the instructor from the Career Pathways office.

The specifics of how these opportunities are offered in this career-technical program or statement of academic support are:

Instructors contact local business to coordinate job shadow experience for students using the WCCC approved job shadow packet or a modified version relating specifically to the business of the job shadow.

Instructors are annually provided with a list of business contacts affiliated with the Greater Dayton IT Alliance who are willing to sponsor student internships. Instructors then forward student resumes to those contacts. Internships are granted on a competitive basis following interviews.

Instructors may establish specific internship programs with local companies using the WCCC approved internship packet or a modified version relating specifically to the business of the internship.

Instructors may coordinate a job-placement opportunity for students meeting the approved WCCC criteria.

Articulations and/or Accreditations The Southwest Ohio Tech Prep Consortium does not provide a blanket articulation agreement for their colleges. The colleges listed below will articulate credits on an individual basis for each student:Cincinnati State Technical CollegeMiami University HamiltonMiami University MiddletownSouthern State Community CollegeUC ClermontUC Raymond Walters CollegeUC University College

The Miami Valley Tech Prep Consortium articulates the following credits with Sinclair Community College based on the verification of student competency by the instructor:Intro to Computer Concepts (3 hrs)

Intro to Operating Systems (3 hrs)Intro to Access (1 hr)Intro to Word, Excel, and Powerpoint (3 hrs)Intro to Internet (1 hr)Intermediate Internet (1 hr)

Additionally, those programs running Cisco Academy have the following credits articulated by the Miami Valley Tech Prep Consortium with Sinclair Community College:Cisco Networking Fundamentals (7 hrs)Cisco Router Fundamentals (7 hrs)Cisco Routing in Lans (7 hrs)Cisco Routing in WANS (7 hrs)

Students in programs not running Cisco Academy have the ability to test for articulated credit by the Miami Valley Tech Prep Consortium with Sinclair Community College:Cisco Networking Fundamentals (7 hrs)

Students having earned Industry Level Certifications (Comptia, MCSA/MCSE, Novel, Cisco) have the opportunity to earn articulated credit by the Miami Valley Tech Prep Consortium with Sinclair Community College for all preparatory courses for those certifications.

The Warren County Career Center encourages post-secondary articulation agreements

and specific industry accreditations for all courses offered.

Technology

The Warren County Career Center board and staff believe that technology skills are essential for all students to achieve in the 21st century. It is the goal of this district to infuse technology into all facets of education:

Instruction Assessment Administration Career planning Course design Professional development

Strategies to incorporate technology into all facets of education are a priority of the district and there is commitment to a continual process to provide updated hardware, software, and professional development for staff members for the purpose of providing a high quality education, with the integration of technology, for all students.

Career-Technical Student Organizations

Career-Technical Student Organizations are national organizations and are part of the curriculum in each of the Career Center programs. Participation provides students with the opportunity to develop leadership skills, grow personally and professionally, and develop civic responsibilities and career-related competencies. Students have the opportunity to enhance their social awareness and to develop and enhance their understanding of business and industry.

Career-Technical Student Organization activities encourage members to learn:

To conduct and take part in public meetings

To buy and sell cooperatively

To speak in public

To solve their own problems

To assume civic responsibilities.

Each Career Center program is involved in a Career-Technical Student Organization. These organizations provide leadership training for all members through organized activities and also unite to form a Warren County Career Center chapter for each of the Career-Technical Student Organizations. The chapters unify the training of members by offering local, regional, state, and national skill and leadership competitions.

Students have the opportunity to join VICA/Skills USA or Business Professionals of America career organizations. Both organizations offer the election of officers, training with parliamentarian procedure, and encourage community service projects. Through these organizations and the Tech Prep Consortium sponsored Tech Prep Showcase, all students have the opportunity to showcase their skills and compete with others in a variety of settings.

Students Served

The population served by this program is students of grades ten, eleven, and twelve with a strong interest in computer hardware, programming, networking, and/or gaming and meeting the Tech Prep Criteria.

Careers Addressed Students successfully completing the secondary level of Information Technology Tech Prep are prepared for future careers in:Network TechnicianPC TechnicianHelp DeskNetwork AdministrationSecurity AdministrationSystems InstallerCable InstallerWeb Page DesignerProgrammerDigital DesignDatabase Management

Students may elect to take some or all of the following certification tests:Comptia A+ CertificationComptia Network + CertificationComptia Server +Comptia Inet +Cisco CCNA/CCNPMicrosoft MCP/MCSA/MCSE

Scope and Sequence

Source Documents for Scope and Sequence

Foundations in Computer Information SystemsAn Information Technology Tech Prep Foundations Course

Table of Contents

Course Description……………………………………………………………… pg 2Course Goals…………………………………………………………………… pg 2Course Logistics………………………………………………………………… pg 3Evaluation……....……………………………………………………………… pg 3Unit 1: Using the Internet and the Intranet.......................................................... pgs 4-5Unit 2: Using Microsoft Office as a Tool…………………………………….... pgs 6-7Unit 3: Exploring Careers in Computer Information Systems………………… pgs 8-9Unit 4: Introduction to Still-Image Graphic Design…………………………… pgs 10-12Unit 5: Web Page Design……………………………………………………… pgs 13-16Unit 6: Motion Picture………………………………………………………… pgs 17-19Unit 7: Java…………………………………………………………………… pgs 20-23Unit 8: Independent Study: The Sophomore Project………………………… pg 24Unit 9: Computer Hardware and Building a Benchtop PC………...………… pgs 25-29Unit 10: Windows 9x and NT Operating Systems……………………………. pgs 30-32Unit 11: Review, Summary, and Project Presentations……………………….. pg 33

Information TechnologyCourse Title: Foundations in Computer Information SystemsGrade 10, Pre-Tech Prep ElectiveRoom: A105Time Frame: 50 min/day, Period 1, Full YearCredits: 1 elective credit at Springboro High SchoolDescription: Students successfully completing this Pre-Tech Prep Elective course and meeting the Tech Prep criteria are guaranteed entry into the Information Technology Tech Prep Program at Springboro High School. This sophomore course is focused on exploring career opportunities in the computer industry. The course is taught in a “hands-on” laboratory environment where students explore all concentration areas of Information Technology including: Web page design Internetwork communication (LAN, Internet, Intranet) Installation, configuration, and operation of home, business, and network operating systems Installation, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of computer hardware systems Using Microsoft Office Basic graphic design/graphic art Video editing Object oriented programming (Java) Information Technology Career OptionsRequirements: Sophomore Students Only

Statement of Course Goals:Students explore the areas of Information Technology to gain a better understanding of the dedication and time required to be successful in this education pathway. This is accomplished by introductory instruction in the areas of Network Systems, Programming and Software Development, Information Support and Services, and Interactive Media (Digital Design). At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be prepared to make an informed choice of one of the four Information Technology concentration areas. All students are required to choose an in-depth project from their primary area of interest. These projects are presented to the class during the fourth nine weeks so that all students benefit. Past projects have included: Graphic animation with Bryce and/or Poser Video Production with Adobe Premiere Programming with Visual Basic, Java, Open GL, or C++ Web Design in dynamic HTML with Perl, Java, and CGI scripts Operating systems including Novel Netware, MAC OS, Linux, Unix, and Microsoft Servers Voice activated desktop control Research projectsThese projects train students to explore independently or in small groups (no more than 2), demonstrate their knowledge, and make presentations to an audience.

Students are introduced to the Tech Prep pathway to education. They learn about the Miami Valley Tech Prep Consortium and the Southwest Ohio Tech Prep Consortium. They learn about the colleges affiliated with this Tech Prep pathway and the credits which are articulated with those colleges. They also learn about post-technical college options for our program. By spring of the sophomore year, students are encouraged to take the Pre-ACT and/or Pre-SAT and begin thinking about their college options. All students are invited to participate in the MVTPC’s Tech Prep Awareness Days at which students are given the opportunity to meet Sinclair professors and work in their Cisco or MCSE labs.

Course LogisticsThe course is taught with modules and uses the Internet as a reference on various topics of research (we use http://webopedia.com daily). All student assignments are turned in either on paper or electronically and communication is maintained between the teacher and the student via email. Students are given computer troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, and upgrade exercises in lab. Additionally, students make service calls when appropriate throughout the high school. Proper customer service guidelines must be followed including completion of work orders from the Technology Coordinator.

The school is a member of the MSDN Academic Alliance which provides every current Microsoft operating system, programming language, design tools software, and server. Students having their parent/guardian sign the Student Use Agreement form are permitted to install software on their home computer.

EvaluationGrading Equation: Sum of points earned ÷ Sum of points possibleDaily grade points: 4 = participated fully in discussion and work

3 = under 12 minutes off task2 = between 12 and 24 minutes off task1 = between 24 and 40 minutes off task0 = absent or over 40 minutes off task

Note: When a student is absent they can make up daily grade points by working before or after school.Written Assignment Points: 10 = Well written and complete

9 = Completed with minor mistakes7 = Completed with mistakes5 = Incomplete3 = Incomplete and with mistakes0 = Not turned in

Note: Typical assignments are worth 10 points. A multiplier will be used on this rubric to adjust it for written assignment worth more than 10 points. All assignments may be corrected and re-submitted for a higher point total.

Tests and Quizzes: Tests are worth 100 points and may be re-taken before or after school if the student desires. All tests are comprehensive. Quizzes are fewer than 100 points and cover recent material. Quizzes may not be re-taken.Portfolio: Each student is required to maintain a current portfolio of Information Technology skills and accomplishments to include actual work accomplished and an IT journal. The portfolio is graded at the end of each nine weeks and is worth 100 points. The portfolio is cumulative for the entire length of the student’s duration in Information Technology at SHS.Semester Exams: Semester exams will be a comprehensive test. The semester exam will count as 20% of the final semester grade for the course. Students exempting the semester exam must complete all exam preparation work.

Note: The first day of the school year is spent on laboratory orientation, course expectations/handbook, and the SHS Student Handbook.

Unit 1: Using the Internet and the IntranetDescription: Students will learn to use the Internet as a tool for research, downloading files, and communicating with email. Additionally, students will learn to use the laboratory intranet and utilize the laboratory Local Area Network.Time Frame: Days 2 - 9 of the school year (8)Evaluation: Daily grades

Two 10 point written assignments: MSDN Student User Agreement Form/SHS Internet Agreement Form Email the teacher with notes attachedQuiz on Internet Research Capability (competency Based)

Competency 3.2: Access information using electronic sourcesCompetency 3.3: Demonstrate proficiency with electronic mailCompetency 15.1: Demonstrate basic knowledge of the InternetCompetency 15.3: Access the InternetCompetency 15.4: Utilize Internet servicesCompetency 20.5: Demonstrate knowledge of network connectivity basics

1) The Laboratory Intraneta) Accessing/browsing the LANb) Server logonsc) Using the Intranet website

i) Navigating the Intranet websiteii) Using the Intranet website as a portal

d) Using Image Filesi) ISO, bin and cue, nrg formatsii) Daemon Toolsiii) Creating image filesiv) Burning image files

e) The MSDN Academic Alliancei) Student User Agreement Formii) Accessing the software

2) Using the Internet as a Toola) Portals

i) What is a portal site?ii) Finding good IT portals

b) Search Enginesi) Enginesii) Indicesiii) Meta-crawlers

c) Research on the Interneti) Webopedia.comii) Whatis.techtarget.comiii) Cnet: builder.comiv) Zdnet.comv) Computer/Networking Magazinesvi) Hardware Sites

d) Downloading Filesi) Download.comii) Driverguide.comiii) Using WS-FTP

e) Emaili) Opening a Hotmail account

ii) Configuring Outlookiii) Customizing Outlookiv) Sending, receiving, and managing emailv) File attachments

Competency 1.1: Demonstrate basic knowledge of the history of information technology

3) The History of Information Technologya) Constructing a Time-Line of the History of PC Architecture

i) Internet Researchii) Saving the document on the Intranet

b) Constructing a Time-Line of the History of Networking and the Interneti) Internet Researchii) Saving the document on the Intranet

Unit 2: Using Microsoft Office as a ToolDescription: Students will complete real IT-related projects using Microsoft Access, Word, Excel, Publisher, and Powerpoint. Working in groups of two, students are to formulate plans for a PC Retail/Service company. Students must formulate a company name, retail parts database, employee database, payroll spreadsheet, profit/loss analysis, service report forms, service invoice, retail invoice, business cards, letterhead, mail-merged address labels and form letters, brochure, and presentation about the company. Students will present their company to each other at the end of the unit.Time Frame: Days 10 - 24 of the school year (15)Evaluation: Daily grades

Thirteen 10- point written assignments: Client database report Retail database report Employee database report Business Cards Brochure Letterhead paper Address Labels Form Letters Service report forms Payroll spreadsheet Service invoice Retail invoice Powerpoint printoutQuiz: Presentation to the class

Competency 1.4: Demonstrate knowledge of the classes of software associated with information systems

Competency 2.1: Create documents using word processing softwareCompetency 2.2: Create relational databasesCompetency 2.3: Create spreadsheetsCompetency 2.4: Perform desktop publishing functionsCompetency 2.5: Create presentations using presentation graphics softwareCompetency 2.6: Integrate computer applicationsCompetency 34.3: Query a database

1) Microsoft Accessa) Group meeting to determine company name, logo, address, etc.b) Create company client database (five entries)c) Create retail parts database

i) Use 5 O’clock Computers and Dalco Electronics for referenceii) Include monitors, nics, sound cards, video cards, chasis, motherboards, cpus, ram, etc

d) Create employee databasee) Print reports for all three databases

2) Microsoft Publishera) Create business cardsb) Create a company brochure

3) Microsoft Worda) Create letterhead paperb) Import client database and use mail merge to create address labelsc) Write a form letter to customers and mail merged) Create service report forms

4) Microsoft Excela) Create a payroll spreadsheetb) Create a service invoice formc) Create a retail invoice formd) Create a profit/loss analysis with graphs

5) Microsoft Powerpointa) Create a multimedia presentation about the companyb) Present the company to the class

Unit 3: Exploring Careers in Computer Information SystemsDescription: Students will use the Internet to research job titles in each concentration area of Information Technology. Students will complete a brief summary of each job title including entry level salary ranges and job outlook. At the end of the unit, students will write a paper on the job title that interests them the most and include a potential project that could be completed relating to this job title.Time Frame: Days 25 - 29 of the school year (5)Evaluation: Daily grades

Four ten point written assignment grades on the job title research (one for each concentration area)

One 25 point written assignment on the job title of interest paper

Competency 1.2: Demonstrate knowledge of the impact of information technology on society

Competency 1.5: Identify career opportunities in information systems

1) Introduction to Careers in Computer Information Systemsa) Exploring Careers in Interactive Media

i) Animatorii) Imaging Specialistiii) Audio/Visual Specialistiv) Media Designerv) Multi-Media Specialistvi) Web Designervii) Graphic Designerviii)Visual Design Consultant

b) Exploring Careers in Information Support and Servicesi) Database Specialistii) Customer Service Representativeiii) Technical Support Engineeriv) Help Desk Technicianv) Technical Sales Consultantvi) PC Technicianvii) Systems Administratorviii)Computer Operator

c) Exploring Careers in Programming and Software Developmenti) Systems Analystii) Programmer Analystiii) Operating Systems Specialistiv) Software Designerv) Software Applications Specialistvi) Test Specialistvii) Software/Application Supportviii)Database Software Technicianix) Programmer

d) Exploring Careers in Network Systemsi) Network Specialistii) Network Analystiii) Cable Installersiv) Network Technicianv) Network Administrationvi) Network Maintenance and Operationsvii) Hardware Support/Maintenanceviii)Telecommunications Technician

Unit 4: Introduction to Still-Image Graphic DesignDescription: Students will learn to use scanners, digital cameras, and software to create and/or manipulate digital still images. Adobe Photoshop will be introduced as the primary software package for capturing and editing images.Time Frame: Days 30 - 38 of the school year (9)

Note: The First Nine Weeks will end at the end of this module. The next module will begin on day 43 leaving a “pad” for unforeseen circumstance.

Evaluation: Daily gradesThree 10-point written assignments: Worksheet on file formats, and features/interfaces of cameras and scanners Before and after picture assignment for Photoshop Coloring Assignment for PhotoshopOne 25-point paper summarizing research and work in Graphic Design End of nine weeks Portfolio Grade (100 points)

Competency 10.3: Demonstrate design skillsCompetency 10.4: Demonstrate knowledge of available graphics software programsCompetency 10.5: Create computer graphicsCompetency 12.3: Demonstrate proficiency in the use of digital imaging techniques and

equipmentCompetency 12.4: Manipulate images

1) Still Image File Formatsa) Bitmap

i) Jpegii) Tiffiii) Bmpiv) Gif

b) Vector Imagesi) EPSii) AIiii) WMF

2) Using a Digital Cameraa) Camera features and use

i) Digital vs optical zoomii) Megapixelsiii) Automatic featuresiv) Battery typesv) Brands

b) Camera mediai) Smart mediaii) Compact flashiii) Memory sticksiv) Multimedia cardsv) Dx cards

c) Importing digital images from the camerai) USBii) Firewire (digital feature of camcorder)iii) Card readers

3) Using a Scannera) Scanner features and use

i) DPIii) Interfaces

(1) Scsi(2) Parallel

(3) USBiii) Brands

b) Scanning images into Photoshop4) Multimedia Inkjet Printing

a) Interfacesi) Parallelii) USB

b) Maintenancei) Cleaningii) Changing cartridgesiii) Alignment

c) Printer settingsi) Colorii) DPIiii) Paper

(1) Glossy(2) Matte(3) Coated

d) Brandsi) Cost to purchaseii) Cost to use and maintain

e) Using the laboratory network to print to inkjet printersi) Conserving inkii) Sharing a printer over the network

5) An Introduction to Photoshopa) Digital Photography

i) Selections(1) Rectangle tool(2) Magic wand(3) Zoom(4) Layering(5) Color selector(6) Undo/redo

ii) Red-eye reductioniii) Touching up a photographiv) Color

(1) Enhancement(2) Modification(3) Dithering

v) Making adjustments(1) Brightness(2) Contrast(3) Hue(4) Saturation(5) Gamma

vi) Scratch removalb) Coloring with Photoshop

i) Importing an outline drawingii) Using Photoshop to color the drawing

(1) Layering(2) Transparent colors(3) Fill(4) Brush

6) More on Graphic Designa) Copyright and Ethical Considerationsb) Book recommendations

i) Photoshopii) Design Essentials

c) Discussion of animation and 3D graphicsi) Gif animation

(1) Available software(2) Application

ii) Internet research(1) Software packages and cost

(a) Bryce(b) Poser(c) Maya(d) 3D Studio Max

Unit 5: Web Page DesignDescription: Students will learn the elements of style and the html code necessary to complete an Internet “splash” page, online resume, and online portfolio. Students will convert their IT portfolio into a web interface. Students will use an FTP program to update their pages on the laboratory intranet web site. Students will use a program called Web Weaver to explore html code and will explore other packages with GUI interfaces, animation, and conversion utilities from Microsoft Office.Time Frame: Days 43 - 62 of the school year (20)Evaluation: Daily grades

Six 10-point written assignments: Finished page of HTML tag examples Multi-table project Frames project Forms project Stylesheet Research paper on other software packages, Internet resources, and Server Side

ConsiderationsFour 25-point Project Assignments Splash page Resume Portfolio FTP and debugging

Competency 16.1: Demonstrate knowledge of web page basicsCompetency 16.2: Demonstrate knowledge of Internet programming basicsCompetency 16.3: Apply knowledge of basic web programmingCompetency 16.6: Format page layoutCompetency 16.8: Link documents

1) HTML Tagsa) Using notepad to create a page using the following basic tags

i) <head>ii) <title>iii) <body>

(1) bgcolor(2) link(3) vlink(4) alink

iv) h1 ….. h6v) <b>vi) <i>vii) <u>viii)<p>

(1) alignix) <br>x) <font>

(1) color(2) size

xi) <a>(1) href(2) name

xii) <hl>(1) size(2) width

xiii)<img>(1) border(2) align

xiv) <dl>(1) <dt>(2) <dd>

xv) <ul> and <ol>(1) <li>

2) Using Webweavera) Opening your document in Webweaverb) Customizing Webweaver

i) Default directoriesii) Color schemes

c) Webweaver toolbarsd) Webweaver shortcutse) Creating a new page in Webweaver

3) Tablesa) Basic Table Design

i) <table>(1) border(2) cellpadding(3) cellspacing(4) width

ii) <tr>(1) align(2) valign

iii) <td>(1) align(2) valign(3) colspan(4) rowspan

iv) <th>v) Creating a sample table in Web Weaver

b) Nesting tables in tablesi) Keeping track of tags - using indentionii) Using comments to separate the areas of the pageiii) Multi-table project

c) Using tables to create the page layouti) Spanning columns to create a page headerii) Nav link columniii) Body columniv) Blocking the page into “cells”v) Project

4) Framesa) Basic Frame Design

i) <frameset>(1) rows(2) cols

ii) <frame>(1) src(2) name(3) marginwidth(4) marginheight(5) scrolling(6) noresize

iii) <noframes>b) Using Webweaver to create frames

i) Frames project5) Forms

a) <form>b) <select>

i) multipleii) nameiii) size

c) <option>d) <textarea>

i) nameii) colsiii) rows

e) <input>i) type

(1) checkbox(a) name

(2) radio(a) name(b) value

(3) text(a) name(b) size

(4) submit(a) value

(5) image(a) border(b) name(c) src

(6) resetf) Using Webweaver to create forms

i) Forms Project6) Cascading Style Sheets

a) <link>i) relii) typeiii) hrefiv) title

b) Creating the stylesheeti) A:Linkii) A:Visitediii) A:Hoveriv) .style#v) ulvi) olvii) tdviii) table

c) Using style sheets to add consistency to the sited) Viewing pages in different versions of Internet Explorer and Netscape

7) Other Software Packages and Internet Resourcesa) Using Microsoft Officeb) Flashc) Dreamweaverd) Frontpagee) Netscape Composerf) Internet Resources

i) CNET’s Builder.comii) Adding Client-side Scripts to your Webpage

(1) Scriptarchive.com

(2) Javascript.internet.com8) Server-side Considerations

a) Microsoft IISi) Adding to Win2000 Pro or WinXP Proii) Folders

b) Discussion of DHTMLc) Research on creating dynamic pages with:

i) Mysqlii) PHPiii) Perliv) Javav) CGI

9) The Projecta) Create a personal “splash page”b) Create a professional online resumec) Convert IT portfolio to HTMLd) Use WS-FTP to upload pages to the laboratory intranet server

Unit 6: Motion PictureDescription: Students will learn and evaluate different video and audio codecs. Students will learn to convert between WAV, PCM, and MP3 audio and to use Goldwave and Nero audio editors to manipulate and time sound tracks. Students will learn divx encapsulation of video with Flask Mpeg, how to split an AVI file with VirtualDub, and how to capture, convert, and/or create MPEG video. Students will learn video resolutions for VHS, VCD, SVCD, and DVD. Students will use Adobe Premiere to edit motion picture.Time Frame: Days 63 - 77 of the school year (15)Evaluation: Daily grades

Three 10-point written assignments: Merge audio files project Worksheet on video resolution and codecs Exam Review WorksheetOne 100 point video editing projectEnd of nine week’s Portfolio grade (100 pts)

Note: This unit will end the grading for the first semester which is 86 days long (4 days for exams). This leaves a pad for unforeseen circumstance and additional days for semester exam preparation/review. The next unit will begin on day 83.

Competency 13.6: Operate video camerasCompetency 13.7: Identify video formatsCompetency 13.7: Identify video formatsCompetency 13.9: Digitize videoCompetency 14.1: Demonstrate knowledge of audio recording and sound reinforcementCompetency 14.2: Demonstrate knowledge of audio productionCompetency 14.3: Create a sound track

1) Audioa) Digital sampling of analog signals

i) Analog signaling(1) Waveforms(2) Examples

ii) Digital signaling(1) Binary code(2) Using zeros and ones to represent values

(a) Bits(b) Nibbles(c) Bytes(d) Hexadecimal representation(e) ASCII code

iii) Digital sampling(1) Sample size(2) Sample rate(3) The digital representation of an analog graph

b) Codecsi) Windows media (wma)ii) MP3

(1) Frauhofferiii) Uncompressediv) PCM

c) Editing WAV files with Goldwavei) Editing Toolsii) Effects

d) Capturing digital audio with MusicMatch Jukeboxi) Ripping from digital sourcesii) Converting between codecs

e) Editing MP3 files with Neroi) Editing Tools

f) Capturing analog audioi) Audioii) Magnetic tape

g) Project: Merging digital and analog audio filesh) Research: Other audio editing software

i) Creative Labsii) Cakewalk (digital music)iii) Acidiv) Audio Catalyst

2) Comparing Video Formatsa) Codecs

i) Divx(1) Installation

(a) Divx 3.11(b) Divx 4.2(c) Divx 5.2

(2) Viewing(3) Compressing video with Divx using Flask MPEG

ii) Codec Resolution and multiples of 16(1) VHS 320 x 240

(a) Capturing with All in Wonder or Gforce Deluxe(b) Viewing

(2) Custom AVI (a) 4:3 ratio

(i) 576 x 432(ii) 640 x 480(iii) 704 x 528(iv) 768 x 576(v) 832 x 624

(b) 16:9 ratio(i) 768 x 432(ii) 1024 x 576

(c) Capturing and Viewing(i) All in Wonder or Gforce Deluxe

(3) MPEG 1 - VCD(a) NTSC Format

(i) 352 x 240(b) PAL Format

(i) 352 x 288(c) Capturing and Viewing

(i) All in Wonder or Gforce Deluxe(d) Encoding

(4) MPEG 2 - SVCD(a) NTSC Format



(i) All in Wonder or Gforce Deluxe(d) Encoding

(5) DVD - MPEG 2/DV(a) NTSC Format



(i) Pinnacle DV (Camcorder)(ii) All in Wonder or Gforce Deluxe

(d) Encoding(6) Other Codecs

(a) Uncompressed AVI(b) Indeo(c) Cinepak(d) Microsoft

3) Editing Videoa) Splitting an AVI with Virtual Dubb) Adobe Premiere (if available) or Microsoft Video Editor

i) Creating a new project with input/output optionsii) Opening an AVIiii) Capturing clips from the AVIiv) Setting the timelinev) Creating the video timelinevi) Using video transitionsvii) Using video special effectsviii)Creating the Audio Timelineix) Rendering the movie

(1) Build(2) Preview

x) Exporting the timeline4) The Project

a) Work in groups of two to create a 60 second commercial

Unit 7: JavaDescription: Students will complete an introductory unit in programming with Java following the content of the Sun Microsystems Tutorial Program (Free, online resource). Students will download and install the Sun Java developers pack and begin by creating an introductory program and applet. Students will learn the merit of Java with a comparison to other languages. Students will learn basics of object oriented programming, classes, objects, inheritance and messages. They will also learn features of the language including variables, data types, operators, and control flow. Time Frame: Days 83 - 86 (end of first semester) and 91-116 of the school year (30)Evaluation: Daily grades

Twenty 10-point written assignments: Hello world program Hello world applet Getting Started Review Questions Getting Started exercise 1 Getting Started exercise 2 Getting Started exercise 3 Getting Started exercise 4 Getting Started exercise 5 Object Oriented Language Review Questions Object Oriented Language Exercise Variables Review Questions Variables Exercise Operators Review Questions Operators Exercise 1 Operators Exercise 2 Operators Exercise 3 Expressions, Statements, and Blocks Review Questions Expressions, Statements, and Blocks Exercise Control Flow Review Questions Control Flow Exercise

Competency 4.1: Demonstrate knowledge of programming language concepts (introduced)Competency 5.1: Apply computational and logical operations (introduced)Competency 5.2: Apply techniques for building applications (introduced)Competency 5.3: Apply language specific programming techniques (introduced)Competency 5.4: Debug programs (introduced)

1) First Cup of Java (3)a) Why Learn Java?

i) Platform independent languageii) Supports applications and web appletsiii) Java support is common to most web browsers and operating systemsiv) Compiled byte codes run on any processor (not hardware dependent)v) Advanced graphic capabilityvi) Object oriented - modular blocks of code can be reused

b) Sun Microsystemsi) www.java.sun.com

(1) Tutorials(2) First cup of Java(3) Checklist(4) Download the Java 2 Platform Standard Edition and install it

c) Hello World Programi) Type the program in notepad and save itii) Compile the programiii) Execute the programiv) Debug the program

d) Hello World Appleti) Type the applet in notepad and save itii) Create a web page to call the appletiii) Compile the source file to create a classiv) Load web page in the browserv) Debug the program

2) Getting Started (5)a) The Java Technology Phenomenon

i) The Java programming languageii) The Java Platform

b) What can Java Technology Do?c) How will Java change your life?d) A Closer Look at Hello World

i) Comments in Java Codeii) Defining a Classiii) The main method

(1) Calling the main method(2) Arguments to the main method

iv) Using classes and objects(1) Using a class method or variable(2) Using an instance method or variable

e) The Anatomy of an Appleti) Importing classes and packagesii) Defining an applet subclassiii) Implementing applet methodsiv) Running an applet

f) Solving Common Compiler Problemsi) Syntax errorsii) Semantic errorsiii) Interpreter problems

(1) Can’t find class(2) Main method not defined

g) Questionsh) Exercises

i) Modify output of the hello world programii) Download a program, compile it, give outputiii) Debugging a downloaded programiv) Modify the size of the hello world appletv) Download two source files, compile, run, give output

3) Learning the Java Language (24)a) Object Oriented Programming Concepts

i) Concepts(1) What is an Object?(2) What is a Message?(3) What is a Class?(4) What is Inheritance?(5) What is an Interface?

ii) Translating Object Oriented Concepts into Code(1) Code for the Click Me Applet

(a) Download(b) Objects(c) Classes(d) Messages(e) Inheritance(f) Interfaces

iii) Review Questions

iv) Exercises(1) Modify the click me applet to display different colors

b) Language Basicsi) Variables

(1) Data Types(2) Variable Names(3) Scope(4) Variable Initialization(5) Final Variables(6) Review Questions(7) Exercises

(a) Modifying the MaxVariablesDemo programii) Operators

(1) Arithmetic Operators(2) Relational and Conditional Operators(3) Shift and Logical Operators(4) Assignment Operators(5) Other Operators(6) Review Questions(7) Excersises

(a) Floating Point Zero Test program(b) Currency Conversion program(c) Integer bits program

iii) Expressions, Statements, and Blocks(1) Definitions(2) Examples(3) Review Questions(4) Exercises

(a) Review Question Programiv) Control Flow Statements

(1) While-Do Statements(2) For Statement(3) If/Else Statements(4) Switch Statement(5) Exception Handling Statements(6) Branching Statements(7) Review Questions(8) Exercises

(a) Code Snippet problem

Unit 8: Independent Study: The Sophomore ProjectDescription: Students have now been exposed and introduced to concepts in the Information Technology Concentration Areas of Interactive Media (Digital Design), Programming and Software Development, Network Systems, and Information Support and Services. These sophomore students will spend the remainder of the year building a solid foundation with PC hardware and operating systems. The students should now be prepared to make an informed choice of one of the four Tech Prep concentration areas in Information Technology for their Education Pathway. As part of the curriculum for this course, students are required to complete an exploratory project on an area of interest in IT and present the project to the rest of the class. The remainder of the third nine weeks is independent study time for these students as they work on their projects.Time Frame: Days 117 -131 of the school year (15)Evaluation: Daily grades

End of nine week’s Portfolio grade (100 pts)Note: The presentation of the project will count as a 100 point test grade during the fourth nine weeks.

Competency 36.2: Compose documentsCompetency 36.5: Build interpersonal skills with individuals and other team membersCompetency 37.3: Conduct technical research

Unit 9: Computer Hardware and Building a Benchtop PCDescription: Working in groups of two, students will be given components to build a computer. They must identify writing on each component, research the part numbers on the internet, and download manuals and drivers. Students will actually build the computer (without chasis) on workbenches as they study the components and perform troubleshooting until the computer is working.Time Frame: Days 132-156 of the school year (25)Evaluation: Daily grades

Eight 10-point written assignment grades: Worksheet on motherboards, processors, and ram Worksheet on electricity and power supplies Worksheet on video cards, monitors, and input devices Worksheet on Disk Drives Worksheet on the Boot Cycle Worksheet on Network Cards and Sound Cards Worksheet on laser printers Pricing a new “dream” PC for under $1200One 75 point grade for getting the computer running.A 100-point test on computer hardware

Competency 1.3: Demonstrate knowledge of the hardware components associated with information systems

Competency 18.2: Analyze the computer site environmentCompetency 18.3: Demonstrate knowledge of computer architecture and processor typesCompetency 18.4: Demonstrate basic knowledge of computer system architectureCompetency 18.5: Demonstrate knowledge of CPU componentsCompetency 18.7: Explain operation of microprocessor systemsCompetency 18.8: Demonstrate knowledge of peripheral equipmentCompetency 18.10: Install computer system (e.g., monitor, keyboard, disk drive, and printer)Competency 18.11: Troubleshoot computer systemsCompetency 48.4: Demonstrate proficiency in working with computer system architectureCompetency 48.6: Apply troubleshooting and repair techniques to a microcomputer system

1) The Motherboard, Processor, and Rama) Identifying the motherboard manufacturer, model number, and features

i) Form factorsii) Integrated componentsiii) Slotsiv) Portsv) CPU typevi) Cachevii) BIOSviii)The Bus

(1) CPU Local Bus(2) Expansion bus(3) Integrated peripheral bus(4) System bus(5) Digital signaling on the bus

(a) Bandwidth(b) Binary/base ten conversions(c) Binary/hexadecimal conversions(d) IRQ(e) DMA Channels(f) Bus Mastering

ix) The chipset(1) Integrated peripherals(2) The PCI bridge

(3) Other bridges(4) The system clock and synchronization of the CPU local bus

(a) Front side bus(b) Role of level one and level 2 cache

x) The RAM(1) Memory breakdowns

(a) Conventional(b) Upper(c) Extended(d) The IO address table

b) Finding the manufacturers websitei) Downloading driversii) Downloading bios updatesiii) Downloading manuals

c) Identifying the processord) Identifying the type and clock frequency of the rame) Using the manual to configure the motherboard (jumpers, switches, etc)f) Install the CPU and the RAMg) Complete a study guide and worksheet on motherboards, processors, and ram

2) The power supplya) The basics of AC and DC Electricityb) Testing an AC receptacle for proper grounding with a digital multimeterc) Testing a computer power supply with a digital multimeterd) Study guide and worksheet on electricity and power supplies

3) Video Cards, Monitors, and Input Devicesa) Types of video cards

i) Slotsii) Specialty cards

b) The video processi) RAM DACii) Video Memoryiii) Resolution

(1) Video resolution related to memory(2) Pixels(3) Number of colors (sample size)

iv) Video Processorv) Graphics Accelerationvi) 3D rendering

c) installing a video card on the bench top computerd) Types of monitorse) Safety with CRT monitorsf) Adjusting a CRT monitor

i) RGB color gun potentiometer (pots)ii) Flyback transformer

(1) Focus (pot)iii) Brightness and contrast (pots)iv) Horizontal and vertical adjustments (pots)

g) Performing monitor calibrationh) Adding the monitor to the bench computeri) Keyboard

i) How the keyboard worksii) The IRQ process revisitediii) Keyboard maintenance

j) Mousei) How the mouse worksii) Optical vs mechanical mice

iii) Mechanical mouse maintenancek) Study guide and worksheet on video cards, monitors, and input devices

4) Disk Drivesa) Floppy disk drives

i) Heads, tracks, sectors, and clustersii) Mediumiii) Read/write and flying erase headsiv) Standard floppy sizesv) Formatting a floppyvi) Creating and using the Windows 98 boot floppyvii) Installing the floppy to the bench computerviii)Booting the computer to a floppy disk

b) Hard Drivesi) Properties of hard drives

(1) Heads, tracks, cylinders, sectors, and clusters(2) Medium(3) Read/write head and the actuator arm(4) Rotation speeds(5) Size calculations(6) Partitioning a hard drive(7) Formatting a hard drive

(a) Fat 16 file system(b) Fat 32 file system(c) NTFS

(8) Hard drive maintenanceii) Types of hard drives

(1) IDE(a) Large disk support(b) EIDE standards

(i) ATA 33(ii) ATA 66(iii) ATA 100(iv) ATA 133

(2) Scsi(a) Types of SCSI

(i) SCSI 1(ii) SCSI 2(iii) Differential(iv) Ultra SCSI(v) The Host Adapter(vi) Termination

(b) Serial IDEiii) Installing the hard drive on the bench computer

(1) Partitioning(2) Formatting

c) Optical Drivesi) CDROM drives

(1) Pits and lands(2) CDRW

(a) Medium(3) Installing the CDROM drive on the bench computer

ii) DVD ROM Drives(1) DVD Medium(2) DVD + RW(3) DVD Ram

d) Local Redundancy

i) Tape drives(1) Tape backup

(a) Incremental (b) Differential(c) Full

ii) RAID(1) Raid 0(2) Raid 1(3) Raid 5

e) Other data storage drivesi) Network Drivesii) USB drives

f) Study Guide on Disk Drivesg) Disk Drive Worksheet

5) The Boot Cycle and the Post Testa) BIOS

i) CMOS Configuration Utilityii) Chipset BIOSiii) Peripheral BIOSiv) Plug n Play BIOS

b) POSTc) ESCD and non-PnP devicesd) Study guide and worksheet on the boot cycle

6) The Network Card (nic) and the Sound Carda) Digital signaling on the LAN

i) Binary code and bandwidthii) Transceiver

b) Identifying your network card manufacturer and modeli) Downloading drivers and making driver disks

c) Installing the network card on the bench computerd) Identifying your sound card manufacturer and model

i) Downloading drivers and making driver diskse) Installing the sound card on the bench computerf) Study guide on network cards and sound cardsg) Worksheet on network cards and sound cards

7) Laser Printersa) Laser printer componentsb) The stages of the laser printing cycle

i) Cleaningii) Conditioningiii) Writingiv) Developingv) Transferringvi) Fusing

c) Study guide on laser printersd) Review worksheet on laser printers

8) The Projecta) Demonstrate that the bench PC boots to a floppy and can access the CDROM drive and hard

drive.b) Choose a PC component online retailer and price the components to build a new “dream”

computer for under $1200.

Unit 10: Windows 9x and NT Operating SystemsDescription: Student groups will continue their work on benchtop computers by installing and simultaneously studying operating systems.Time Frame: Days 157 - 166 of the school year (10)Evaluation: Daily grades

Two ten-point written assignment grades: Worksheet on Windows 9.x Worksheet on Windows NTTwo 25 point grades for installing and configuring each operating system75 point quiz on Windows 9x and Windows NT

Competency 8.1: Install/configure software programsCompetency 19.1: Describe system componentsCompetency 19.2: Demonstrate knowledge of computer memoryCompetency 19.3: Demonstrate knowledge of auxiliary storageCompetency 19.5: Operate systemCompetency 19.6: Maintain systemCompetency 19.9: Employ computer system interfacesCompetency 22.1: Demonstrate knowledge of the general characteristics of network

operating systemsCompetency 48.6: Apply troubleshooting and repair techniques to a microcomputer system

1) Windows 9xa) Installing Windows 9x

i) Copying cabs to hard driveii) Running setupiii) Configuring and installing drivers

(1) Device Managerb) Networking with Windows 9x

i) Protocols(1) Configuring TCP/IP(2) Winipcfg

ii) File and Print Sharingiii) Clientiv) Gaining Internet Access

(1) Configuring the proxy serverc) Patching Windows 9x

i) Windows Updateii) Security issues

d) Windows 9x featuresi) Control Panel

(1) Accessing(2) Components

ii) Share level security(1) Sharing folders

iii) Msconfig(1) Essential startup files

iv) Sysedit(1) A look at the system files

v) The Win9x registry(1) Registry keys and their meaning(2) Searching the registry(3) Internet research - registry tweaks

vi) Policy editor(1) Editing the registry of the local machine(2) Using the policy editor for logon policies

e) Study guide and worksheet on Windows 9x2) Windows NT

a) Installing Windows NTi) Booting to CDROM driveii) Running setupiii) Configuring and installing drivers

b) Networking with Windows NTi) Protocols

(1) Configuring TCP/IP(2) Ipconfig

ii) File and Print Sharingiii) Clientiv) Gaining Internet Access

(1) Configuring the proxy serverc) Patching Windows NT

i) Windows Updateii) Security issues

d) Windows 9x featuresi) Control Panel

(1) Accessing(2) Components

ii) User level security(1) User Accounts

(a) Types of accounts(b) User rights(c) Domains(d) Logon policies

(2) User Profiles(3) Sharing folders

iii) Computer Management (2000 and XP only)(1) Disk Management(2) Local Users and Groups(3) Security(4) Event Viewer

(a) Searching Microsoft Knowledge Base for error codes(b) Monitoring the PC

(5) System Information(6) Shared folders and sessions(7) Services

(a) Windows NT as a workgroup serveriv) The Win NT registry

(1) Registry keys and their meaning(2) Searching the registry(3) Internet research - registry tweaks

v) Policy editor(1) Editing the registry of the local machine(2) Using the policy editor for logon policies

e) Study guide and worksheet on Windows NT

Unit 11: Review, Summary, and Project PresentationsDescription: The final two weeks prior to final exams, students will be presenting their projects, reviewing the year’s work, and preparing for final exams. This will include information and resources on A+ Certification Test Preparation.Time Frame: Days 167 - 176 of the school year (10)Evaluation: Daily grades

One ten-point written assignment grades: Exam Review WorksheetOne 100-point grade for the project presentationOne 100-point grade for the version of the project turned inEnd of nine week’s Portfolio grade (100 pts)

Competency 36.1: Apply communication skills Competency 36.3: Demonstrate sensitivity in communicating with a diverse workforceCompetency 36.4: Deliver oral presentations

1) Project Presentationa) Each student or group gives a 10-15 minute presentation of their projectb) Each student or group turns their project in for grading

2) A+ Certification Testa) Online practice sites and braindumpsb) A+ Certification Practice Exams

i) Sybex E-Trainerii) Coriolis adaptive test prep iii) Exam Cram test prepiv) Online Test Prep

(1) http://www.geocities.com/aplus_practice_exams/(2) http://www.apluscentral.com/forum/default.asp(3) http://www.freepractice.com/Aplus/aplus.htm(4) http://www.braindumps.net/(5) http://directory.google.com/Top/Computers/Education/Certification/CompTIA/(6) http://www.wwwebster.mcmail.com/a_plus.htm(7) http://jaypeejr.freeyellow.com/my%20links.htm(8) http://skyscraper.fortunecity.com/monitor/654/(9) http://aplustest.com/start.htm(10) http://home.rochester.rr.com/akom/training.htm(11) http://englishtutor.telecampus.com/A+Cert/testpage.html(12) http://certification.about.com/?once=true&(13) http://cramsession.brainbuzz.com/(14) http://www.informit.com/examcram2//(15) http://www.comptia.org/(16) http://www.2test.com/index.jsp(17) http://www.prometric.com/(18) http://www.brainbuzz.com/(19) http://www.learnthat.com/

3) Final Exam Review

Fundamentals of NetworkingAn Information Technology Tech Prep Course

Table of Contents

Course Description ------------------------------------------------------------ Pg 2Course Goals ------------------------------------------------------------------- Pg 3Course Logistics ---------------------------------------------------------------- Pg 4Evaluation ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Pg 5Unit 1: Introduction to Network Theory --------------------------------- Pgs 6 - 7Unit 2: The Physical Layer and Cabling --------------------------------- Pgs 8 - 11Unit 3: The Physical Layer and Connectivity --------------------------- Pgs 12 - 13Unit 4: Networking Standards and Ethernet ---------------------------- Pgs 14 - 15Unit 5: Network Operating Systems (NOS) ------------------------------ Pgs 16 - 18Unit 6: The Data Link Layer and the LAN ------------------------------ Pgs 19 - 20Unit 7: Wide Area Networks ------------------------------------------------ Pgs 21 - 23Unit 8: The Network Layer and the Transport Layer ----------------- Pgs 24 - 25Unit 9: Independent Study: The Junior Project ----------------------- Pg 26Unit 10: TCP/IP and Subnetting ------------------------------------------- Pgs 27 - 29Unit 11: Introduction to Routing ------------------------------------------ Pgs 30 - 33Unit 12: Firewalls and Network Security -------------------------------- Pgs 34 - 35Unit 13: Review, Summary, and Project Presentations --------------- Pg 36

Fundamentals of NetworkingCourse Description

Information Technology Tech PrepCourse Title: Fundamentals of NetworkingGrade 11, Tech Prep Program Course 1 of 2Room: A105 Time Frame: 100 min/day, Periods 2 and 3, Full YearCredits: 2 Career/Technical credits at Springboro High SchoolDescription: This course covers the theory behind networking in a “hands-on” environment. While studying the OSI model and the TCP/IP Protocol Stack, students configure servers, manage switches, monitor network activity, and program routers. All students are members of VICA-Skills USA and/or Business Professionals of America and are eligible to participate in competitive events. The course is delivered as a satellite Career/Technical program of the Warren County Career Center.Network concepts taught include: Fundamentals, topology, and cabling of computer networks (includes fiber optics) Local Area Network design, configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance Wide Area Network design, configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance Networking standards and the OSI model TCP/IP design and implementation including subnetworks and IP version 6 Bridging protocols/algorithms and switch management including VLANS Dynamic routing, static routing, and routing algorithms/protocols, Address resolution and server configurationsRequirements: 90% attendance average for grades 9 and 10

75% cumulative grade average for grades 9 and 10Minimum of 8 credits with no deficiencies toward graduation after grade 1075% average or higher in College Prep Algebra I or higher

Statement of Course Goals:Students are given intensive training in Network Systems covering the first four layers of the OSI model. The model for this course is based on PC network systems, however, the theory is extended to network systems in general including telephony, video network systems, mainframe/terminal, etc. This instruction is delivered in an approximate 3:2 ratio of theory instruction to hands-on laboratory instruction. The course is designed to allow students to continue to learn about and explore Information Technology careers and begin their Tech Prep pathway while gaining specific technical training. Students have the opportunity to participate in youth organization competitive events in either Vica-Skills USA and/or Business Professionals of America. By the end of this course, students have received Network Theory training to take and pass the COMPTIA Network + exam. Students who have also completed Foundations in Computer Information Systems should also be prepared to take and pass the COMPTIA A+ Certification exam.

As Tech Prep is College Prep, all students in this course should take the Pre-SAT and/or Pre-ACT by midterm of their junior year. They should take the SAT and/or the ACT during the spring of their junior year. Additionally, students should be visiting college campuses and narrowing their field of choices down to under ten. All junior students in this course have the opportunity to attend Sinclair Community College twice to take the COMPASS test and tour the campus. Sinclair is a Tech Prep school affiliated with the Miami Valley Tech Prep Consortium. The COMPASS test is the freshmen course placement test used by all Tech Prep colleges we affiliate with. Prior to the first COMPASS session, all students in this course apply to Sinclair community college and become official Sinclair students eligible to take courses, receive Tech Prep benefits and articulated credits. Students also enroll with the SWOTPC which serves as a brokerage for their affiliated colleges.

All students are required to choose an in-depth project from their primary area of interest in Information Technology. These projects are presented to the class during the fourth nine weeks so that all students benefit. Past projects have included:

Graphic animation with Bryce and/or Poser Video Production with Adobe Premiere Programming with Visual Basic, Java, Open GL, or C++ Web Design in dynamic HTML with Perl, Java, and CGI scripts Alternative operating systems including Novel Netware, MAC OS, Linux, Unix, and Microsoft

Servers Youth Organization skills competitions including

o Computer Maintenance (VICA-Skills USA)o Tech Prep Presentation (VICA-Skills USA)o Job Skills Demonstration (VICA-Skills USA)o Cisco Academy Internetworking (VICA-Skills USA) o Related Technical Math (VICA-Skills USA)o Job Interviewing Skills (VICA-Skills USA and Business Professionals of America)o Technical Computer Applications (VICA-Skills USA)o Community Service Project (VICA-Skills USA)o C++ Programming (Business Professionals of America)o Visual Basic Programming (Business Professionals of America)o Computer Network Technology (Business Professionals of America)o PC Servicing and Troubleshooting (Business Professionals of America)o Cisco Systems Administration (Business Professionals of America)o Microsoft Network Administration (Business Professionals of America)o Web Page Design Team (Business Professionals of America)o Network Design Team (Business Professionals of America)

Miami University’s Technology Challengeo Web Page Design

Novice category Expert category

o Robotics challenge

Course LogisticsThe course is taught with modules using two primary resources. Through the Warren County Career Center, a Nortel Netknowledge Campus, teachers of this course have full access to the Nortel Netknowledge curriculum and materials. This online reference provides the teacher with an outlined, competency based curriculum including laboratory exercises and a test question bank. It also provides students with an on-line text with review questions and exercises which can be tracked at home. Additionally, it is recommended that the Instructor purchase at minimum an E-book of The Microsoft Press’ Networking Essentials Plus 3rd Edition. This book makes an excellent supplement to the Nortel Curriculum as a teacher resource.

All student assignments are turned in either on paper or electronically and communication is maintained between the teacher and the student via email. Students make service calls when appropriate throughout the high school. Proper customer service guidelines must be followed including completion of work orders from the Technology Coordinator.


As of 1/14/03, the Information Technology lab contains:Hubs: Dlink 16 port 10 mbps, CentreCom 24 port 10 mbps (*), Baystack 253 10 mbps (@),

3COM 12 port 10 mbps (*), Cabletron 12 port 10 mbps, two 3COM 24 port 10/100 mbps, and four Netgear 8 port 10/100 mbps

Switches: Zonet 24 port 10/100 unmanaged, Bay 350T 12 port 10/100 managed (@), Cisco 1900 10 mbps with 2 100 mbps ports managed (*), Synoptics 28115 16 port 10/100 managed (*), Accton Cheetahswitch 24 port 10 mbps managed (*), Linksys 10/100/1000 Etherfast II 24 +2 port managed, four Netgear 8 port 10/100 unmanaged

Routers: Two Linksys cable/dsl, Cisco 1605 with WIC 1T, Cisco 2514, Cisco 2621, Baystack ARN with Tri-serial, two Baystack base, three 3COM 441 (*), Allied Tellesyn AR720, IBM NWAYS 2210E

Wireless: Linksys 802.11B wireless access point with pcmcia wireless nicsWiring Racks: One fixed wiring rack (7 foot MDF), two portable wiring/server racks (7 foot), one

portable wiring/server rack (5 foot)PCs: All PCs contain a minimum of 256 Mb RAM. New PCs are built each year by students

and are phased in and out as deemed necessary. The minimum PC in the lab is currently an AMD system at 550 Mhz. The maximum PC in the lab is currently an Intel PIV system at 1.8 Ghz. There are many varieties of PCs in between. There are three laptops.

Fiber: Leviton field termination kit, two fiber module for Linksys switch, two fiber PCI nicsServers: There are two dedicated stand alone servers in lab providing application, storage, and

printer services. One server provides a laboratory intranet. There are three dedicated student training servers.

Printers: There are two network laser printers in the lab plus two color inkjet printersSun: There are several SUN Sparcstation computers configured to run Solaris and/or LinuxApple: There are several Powermacs running MAC OS and/or LinuxMiscellaneous: There are several Sun “box of disks” differential SCSI storage units

Note: Equipment items followed by (*) are the personal property of the current instructor, David Cairns. Equipment items followed by (@) are the property of Warren County Career Center.

Evaluation

Grading Equation: Sum of points earned ÷ Sum of points possibleDaily grade points: 4 = participated fully in discussion and work


Note: When a student is absent they can make up daily grade points by working before or after school.

Written Assignment Points: 10 = Well written and complete9 = Completed with minor mistakes7 = Completed with mistakes5 = Incomplete3 = Incomplete and with mistakes0 = Not turned in


Networking Labs: While more prevalent during the second semester, networking labs are usually rated between 25 and 50 points and are graded on successful completion and participation.Tests and Quizzes: Tests are worth 100 points and may be re-taken before or after school if the student desires. All tests are comprehensive. Quizzes are fewer than 100 points and cover recent material. Quizzes may not be re-taken.Portfolio: Each student is required to maintain a current portfolio of Information Technology skills and accomplishments to include actual work accomplished and an IT journal. The portfolio is graded at the end of each nine weeks and is worth 100 points. The portfolio is cumulative for the entire length of the student’s duration in Information Technology at SHS.Semester Exams: Semester exams will be a comprehensive test. The semester exam will count as 20% of the final semester grade for the course. Students exempting the semester exam must complete all exam preparation work.

Competency 42.9: Conduct meetingsCompetency 42.11: Support the company's social and community involvementProfessional Development Youth Organizations are essential for the career planning and guidance of students. Springboro students will become members of VICA-Skills USA and/or Business Professionals of America. The teacher appoints officers based on merit and leadership skills. The offices of President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Parliamentarian shall be held. Regular meetings will be conducted on an as-needed basis with students following proper parliamentarian procedures. Students will conduct fund raisers and community service projects. Students will have the opportunity to participate in competitive skills events. The Information Technology Tech Prep program of Springboro High School will have a charter with the organizations affiliated with.


Unit 1: Introduction to Network TheoryDescription: Students will be introduced to networking by studying basic LAN/WAN concepts, network types, topology, connectivity devices, and the OSI model. Time Frame: Days 2 - 8 of the school year (7)Evaluation: Daily grades

Five 10 point written assignments: Worksheet on Ways to Share Information Worksheet on Types of Networks Worksheet on Network Topology Worksheet on Connectivity Devices Worksheet on The OSI Model

100 point Test

Competency 20.1: Demonstrate knowledge of basic network classifications and topologiesCompetency 20.5: Demonstrate knowledge of network connectivity basicsCompetency 20.7: Demonstrate knowledge of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI)

standard (ISO Standard 7498)Competency 21.1: Demonstrate knowledge of the basics of network architectureCompetency 21.3: Demonstrate knowledge of the basics of token ring technologyCompetency 42.1: Maintain a safe working environment

1) Network Conceptsa) Ways to Share Information

i) Client/serverii) Peer to peeriii) Nodes on a network

Note: The first day of the school year are spent on laboratory orientation, course expectations/handbook, and the SHS Student Handbook.

b) Types of Networksi) Local area network (LAN)ii) Metropolitan area network (MAN)iii) Wide area network (WAN)iv) Enterprise networks

2) Basic Network Infrastructuresa) Network Topology

i) Busii) Ringiii) Meshiv) Starv) Hybrids and Ethernet

b) Connectivity Devicesi) NICii) Hubiii) Switchiv) Bridgev) Broutervi) Routervii) Gateway

3) Introduction to the OSI Modela) OSI Layers and Their Purpose

i) Physical layerii) Data link layeriii) Network layeriv) Transport layerv) Session layervi) Presentation layervii) Application layer

Unit 2: The Physical Layer and CablingDescription: Students will learn cabling technology including cable types, termination, characteristics and specifications, data transmission and signaling, and structured cabling.Time Frame: Days 9 - 25 of the school year (18)Evaluation: Daily grades

10-point written assignments: Cabling and data transmission Coaxial cable Twisted pair cable Fiber optic cable Serial cabling Structured cabling Network design (Visio)

A 100 point lab on cabling termination and wiringA 100 point test

Competency 1.3: Demonstrate knowledge of the hardware components associated with information systems

Competency 18.6: Demonstrate a basic knowledge of connectivity devicesCompetency 20.7: Demonstrate knowledge of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI)

standard (ISO Standard 7498)Competency 21.1: Demonstrate knowledge of the basics of network architectureCompetency 24.6: Perform network installation proceduresCompetency 49.5: Demonstrate proficiency in working with data communicationsCompetency 49.7: Demonstrate proficiency in working with fiber optic communications

systems

1) Characteristics of Cabling and Data Transmissiona) Bandwidthb) Attenuationc) Signaling

i) Digital(1) Binary Representation

(a) Bits(b) Nibbles(c) Bytes

ii) Analog(1) Waveform Properties

(a) Amplitude(b) Frequency(c) Period(d) Phase

iii) Converting between Digital and Analog Signals(1) Modulation(2) Demodulation

d) Electromagnetic Interference

2) Coaxial Cablea) General characteristics

i) Componentsii) Types of connectorsiii) Stranded vs solid coreiv) Plenum vs PVC

b) Thinnet: 10 base 2i) Topologyii) Specifications and standardsiii) Connectorsiv) Nicsv) The thinnet network

c) Thicknet: 10 base 5i) Topologyii) Specification and standardsiii) Connectorsiv) Nicsv) Backbone cabling

d) RG59i) Useageii) Connectors

3) Twisted Pair Cablea) Categories of twisted pair

i) CAT 1ii) CAT 3 and 4iii) CAT 5iv) CAT 5Ev) CAT 6

b) Types of twisted pairi) Shielded (STP) vs unshielded (UTP)ii) Stranded vs solid core

c) Connectorsi) RJ11 RJ12, RJ45ii) Keystone jackiii) Patch paneliv) Distribution racks and shelvesv) TIA/EIA 568A and 568B standardsvi) Making cables and running wire

4) Fiber Optic Cablinga) Types of fiber optic cable

i) The components of fiber optic cableii) Multimodeiii) Single strandiv) Multiple strandv) Zip cord

b) Specifications for fiber optic cablei) Evolution of bandwidthii) Limitations and evolution of the Public Telephone Networkiii) Pure optical networksiv) OC specifications and Sonet

c) Connectorsi) STii) SC

5) Cabling Laba) Termination of thinnetb) Termination of CAT5

i) RJ45ii) Keystone

c) Termination of Fiber Optic Cablei) Single strand

d) Cabling exercisei) Work boxes, framing, and drywallii) Fishing wiresiii) Run wiringiv) Terminating the patch panelv) Connecting PCs

6) Serial cablinga) RS232

i) Standards and pinoutsii) Modem cablesiii) Null modem cablesiv) DCE/DTEv) Console cablesvi) Using hyperterminalvii) Direct cable connections

b) Laplink cablingi) Standards and pinouts

c) RS449i) Standards and pinoutsii) DCE/DTE

d) V35i) Standards and pinoutsii) DCE/DTE

e) Proprietary serial cablingi) Cisco Flex WAN and Smart Serialii) Nortel 44 Pin Serial

f) Structured cablingi) Basic Network Designii) Backbone Wiringiii) Horizontal Cabling

Unit 3: The Physical Layer and ConnectivityDescription: Students will learn the components and properties of network adapter cards (Nic), the binary and hexadecimal numbering systems, installation of nics, configuration of an operating system for networking, and properties of other physical layer connectivity devices.Time Frame: Days 26 - 32 of the school year (7 days)Evaluation: Daily grades

Four 10-point written assignments: Worksheet on signaling Worksheet on number base conversions Worksheet on nics and Windows configuration Worksheet on connectivity devices

25 point lab: Installing and Configuring a Nic25 point lab: Configuring and Analyzing a Hubbed Network 100 point test

Competency 3.1: Demonstrate knowledge of basic data communications components and trends

Competency 18.6: Demonstrate a basic knowledge of connectivity devicesCompetency 19.9: Employ computer system interfacesCompetency 20.4: Demonstrate knowledge of LAN physical mediaCompetency 20.7: Demonstrate knowledge of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI)

standard (ISO Standard 7498)Competency 20.8: Demonstrate knowledge of communication standards for networksCompetency 21.1: Demonstrate knowledge of the basics of network architectureCompetency 24.6: Perform network installation proceduresCompetency 48.2: Distinguish between analog and digital phenomena and circuits

1) The Network Adaptera) Signaling

i) Baseband signalingii) Broadband signalingiii) Full duplex transmissioniv) Half duplex transmissionv) Synchronous/asynchronous signalingvi) Connection oriented/connectionless transmissionvii) Analog sampling

b) Binary and hexadecimal number systemsi) Binary

(1) Converting from denary to binary(2) Converting from binary to denary

ii) Hexadecimal(1) Converting from binary to hexadecimal(2) Converting from hexadecimal to binary

c) Configuration and methodsi) Installation and system resources

(1) IRQ(2) I/O address(3) Finding and installing drivers(4) Setting network properties in Windows

(a) Client(b) Protocol(c) Services(d) Adapter properties

(5) Media access control number (mac address)(6) IP addressing with TCP/IP protocol

(a) IP address

(b) Subnet mask(c) Default gateway(d) Network configuration utilities

(i) Winipcfg(ii) ipconfig

(7) Transceiver(8) 10 mbps, 10/100 mbps, 10/100/1000 mbps(9) Fiber optic nics(10) Wireless nics(11) The role of the nic in an Ethernet network

(a) CSMA/CD(b) Backing off for retransmission

d) Installation and configuration of a nic in Windows (LAB)

2) Physical Layer Connectivity Devicesa) Repeater

i) 5-4-3 ruleb) Hub

i) Active hubsii) Passive hubs

c) Media access unitsi) Transceiverii) Interface conversion

d) Creating a hubbed LAN (LAB)i) Addressing and protocolsii) Using Ethereal protocol analyzer

Unit 4: Networking Standards and EthernetDescription: Students will learn the standards organizations and publications, the 802 specifications, the history of Ethernet, the history of the Internet, and Ethernet topology and design.Time Frame: Days 32 - 40 of the school year (9)Evaluation: Daily grades

10-Point written assignments: Worksheets on standards Paper timeline on history of Ethernet and Internet Ethernet topology and design Worksheet on other architectures

50 point lab: Capturing and Examining Packets on a Hubbed Network100 point test End of nine weeks portfolio grade (100 points)

Note: this unit will be the last of the nine weeks. Five additional days will be built into the time frame in case unforeseeable circumstance occurs.

Competency 1.2: Demonstrate knowledge of the impact of information technology on societyCompetency 1.1: Demonstrate basic knowledge of the history of information technologyCompetency 18.1: Demonstrate knowledge of hardware standardsCompetency 21.2: Demonstrate knowledge of the basics of Ethernet technology Competency 21.4: Demonstrate knowledge of the basics of token bus, Fiber Distributed-Data

Interface (FDDI), and wireless LAN technology

1) Standards Organizations and Publicationsa) Request For Clarification documents

i) Finding and using RFCsb) ISO

c) IEEEd) 802 Standards

i) 802.1 - network managementii) 802.2 - LLC sublayeriii) 802.3 - Ethernet CSMA/CDiv) 802.4 - Token Busv) 802.5 - Token Ringvi) 802.11 - Wireless

2) Etherneta) Evolution and design of Ethernet

i) History of Ethernetii) Ethernet frames

b) The relationship of Ethernet to the Interneti) History of the Internetii) Overview of WAN encapsulation of Ethernet frames

c) Method of contention - CSMA/CDi) Collision domainsii) Segmenting networks (layer 2 concepts)iii) Depicting networks graphically

(1) Line diagrams(2) Section diagrams(3) Top view diagrams(4) Microsoft Visio

iv) Baseband signaling in the collision domain

3) Ethernet Topologya) Physical bus topology

i) 10 base 2 standardsii) repeatersiii) star-bus topology

b) Logical bus or star topologyi) Hubs

(1) Active vs passive(2) Managed vs non-managed(3) Creating a hubbed network

(a) Capturing and examining packets on a hubbed network (LAB)(i) Ethereal(ii) Ping(iii) ARP cache(iv) Broadcast environment(v) What’s different about a switch?

(4) Limitations of Ethernet(a) Broadcast networks(b) Minimizing the collision domain

ii) Wireless LANS(1) Access points(2) Creating a wireless network

c) Ethernet Designd) Comparing Ethernet with other architectures

i) Localtalk - collision avoidanceii) ArcNetiii) Token Ring - non-contentioniv) FDDIv) Demand Priority - Anylan

Unit 5: Network Operating Systems (NOS)Description: Students will learn the difference between a home user operating system and a business network operating system. This study will include client workstations and servers. Students will study NOS in general and then install and configure Windows NT4 server. They will also take a factual look at Novel Netware, Appletalk, and Unix/Linux.Time Frame: Days 46 - 57 of the school year (12)Evaluation: Daily grades

Two 10-point written assignments Worksheet on properties of NOS Worksheet on non-Microsoft NOS

100 point LAB on the installation and configuration of Windows NT 4 Server50 point Quiz over NOS

Competency 8.1: Install/configure software programsCompetency 16.4: Apply knowledge of web hostingCompetency 19.1: Describe system componentsCompetency 19.5: Operate systemCompetency 20.3: Demonstrate knowledge of common network computing platformsCompetency 21.7: Install basic system architectures using current Windows operating system

softwareCompetency 22.1: Demonstrate knowledge of the general characteristics of network

operating systemsCompetency 22.2: Demonstrate knowledge of network operating systems (i.e., Novell

NetWare, Windows NT, LINUX, UNIX, IBM Network, AppleTalk)Competency 22.3: Install network systemCompetency 24.1: Demonstrate knowledge of network management activities and proceduresCompetency 24.8: Perform network operation procedures

1) Overview of NOSa) Standalone NOS vs supplemental NOS

i) NOS vs home user OSii) Why NOS is becoming standard for all users

b) Workstation NOSi) User level security vs share level securityii) Basic services

c) Server NOSi) Logon authentication

(1) Clients(2) Groups, organizations, containers, users

ii) DHCP(1) Setting a scope and range(2) Setting workstation configuration options

(a) DNS(b) Routers(c) Others

iii) File servingiv) Print serving

(1) Shared local printers(2) Network printers

(a) Creating a tcp/ip port(b) Creating a netbios port(c) Print servers

(3) Printer pools (load balancing)v) Application servingvi) Data/storage servingvii) Network administration and management

(1) Central administration

(2) Remote access administration(3) Remote workstation setup and configuration

2) Installing and Configuring Windows NT4 Server (All LAB)a) Installation

i) Partitioning and formatting the hard driveii) Establishing a primary domain controlleriii) Establishing a backup domain controlleriv) Synchronization and replicationv) Service packs and updates

b) Setting up DHCP servicesi) Scope and rangeii) Default gatewayiii) DNS serveriv) WINS server

c) User manager for domainsi) Built in groupsii) New user groupsiii) Organizing the user databaseiv) Creating a trust relationship with another domain

d) Authenticationi) Logging onto the local box as administratorii) Using Windows 9x, 2kpro, and/or xp to log onto the domainiii) Logging onto a client computer as domain administratoriv) Logging onto the domain as domain userv) Logging onto a client computer as the local administrator and then accessing the server

e) Logon scripts and policiesi) Establishing group policiesii) Establishing user policiesiii) Scripting user profiles

f) Event vieweri) Logging eventsii) System monitoriii) Network monitor

g) Disk Managementi) Partitionsii) File systems (NTFS/Fat)

h) Setting up sharesi) Levels of security

(1) Share permissions(2) Security permissions

i) Establishing a print serveri) Shared local printersii) Network printers (TCP/IP port)

j) Establishing a File Serverk) Establishing an application serverl) Running WINS services

i) Netbeui and netbios name resolutionii) Using LMhostsiii) Editing LMhosts for inter-domain netbios resolution

m) Server Managern) DNS Services

i) Name Resolution(1) ARP(2) WINS vs DNS(3) Internet URL resolution

ii) DNS hierarchyiii) Proper DNS names

(1) Recognizing DNS names and subnames(2) Choosing and establishing a DNS name

3) Other Network Operating Systemsa) Novel Netware

i) Novell Directory Servicesii) NT gateway services for Novel

b) Appletalki) Zonesii) Interoperability

c) Unix/linuxi) Network file systemsii) Sambaiii) Xwindows

Unit 6: OSI Layer 2 - The Data Link Layer and the LANDescription: Students will learn the data link layer of the OSI model in depth including the mac and LLC sublayers. Students will study segmenting the collision domain by creating a broadcast domain with bridges and switches. Students will learn Spanning Tree protocol and then actually see it work. Students will study switches in depth and perform benchmark testing on switches. Students will manage switches and set up VLANS as an introduction to wide area network technology.Time Frame: Days 58 - 77 of the school year (20)Evaluation: Six 10 point written assignments:

Worksheet on OSI layer 2 Worksheet on switches and switch architecture Worksheet on switch methodology Worksheet on Bridge theory Worksheet on Spanning Tree Protocol Worksheet on VLANs

25 point lab on Ethereal - Capturing Packets on a Switched Network100 point lab - Benchmark testing managed switches (all duplex modes and speeds)25 point lab - Spanning Tree Protocol25 point lab - Visio and LAN design50 point lab - Configuring VLANS100 point test on Layer 2 Concepts, Protocols and Devices

Competency 18.6: Demonstrate a basic knowledge of connectivity devicesCompetency 20.2: Demonstrate knowledge of local-area network (LAN) trends and issuesCompetency 20.7: Demonstrate knowledge of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI)

standard (ISO Standard 7498)Competency 21.1: Demonstrate knowledge of the basics of network architectureCompetency 24.6: Perform network installation proceduresCompetency 24.7: Build Ethernet networksCompetency 24.8: Perform network operation procedures

1) Overview of Layer 2 Conceptsa) Purpose of layer 2

i) Layer 2 connectivity devicesii) Layer 2 protocols

(1) Netbios(2) Netbeui(3) Nwlink

iii) 802.2 - defining the LLC sublayer(1) MAC sublayer(2) LLC sublayer

iv) Overview of segmenting the LAN(1) Breaking up a collision domain(2) Switching

(a) Capturing packets with Ethereal on a switched network (LAB)(i) Broadcast environments vs switched environments

(3) Bridging(4) IP vs Non IP layer 2 devices(5) Interconnecting with a brouter

v) Ethernet frames(1) Structure and addressing at layer 2

2) Using a switch to segment the LANa) Overview

i) Switches and bridges

ii) Broadcast domainsiii) The forwarding tableiv) Using MAC addresses to segment the LANv) Ethernet standards

b) Switch Architecturei) CISC, RISC, and ASICii) Switch fabric

(1) Crossbar switch(2) Shared memory switch (3) High speed bus switch(4) Parallel switch

iii) Switching methodology(1) Store and forward(2) Cut through(3) Using flow control(4) Full vs half duplex

iv) Consoling into and testing a managed switch (LAB)(1) Using hyperterminal(2) Benchmark testing data transmission speeds of managed switches

(a) Examining the address table(b) Examining port statistics

3) Bridging theory and switchesa) Transparent learning bridge

i) Infinet loop problem and spanning tree algorithm(1) Bridge priority and determining the root bridge(2) Port states (listening, blocking, forwarding, learning)(3) Bridging protocol datagram units (BPDU)

b) Translation bridgec) Source route bridge (ring)

i) Route discoveryd) Source route transparent bridginge) Spanning tree algorithm for switches (LAB)f) Hierarchy of connectivity on the LAN (LAB)

i) LAN design(1) Microsoft Visio

4) VLANSa) Overview of VLANSb) VLANS - switches vs routers - segmenting the broadcast domainc) VLANS - allowing segmenting and re-segmenting from one location without rewiringd) Network security with segmenting the broadcast domaine) Types of VLANS

i) Port basedii) MAC basediii) Protocol basediv) Policy based

f) Overview of multiple switch VLANSg) Programming VLANS (LAB)

Unit 7: Wide Area NetworksDescription: Students will learn how the public telephone system works. They will learn WAN media, devices, protocols, and interfaces. Students will also learn about security, bandwidth, and other considerations with wide area networking.Time Frame: Days 78 - 86 (9 days)Evaluation: Seven 10-point written assignments

Worksheet on PSTN media and connectivity Worksheet on PBX Worksheet on signaling Worksheet on DTE/DCE Worksheet on WAN media Worksheet on WAN connectivity Worksheet on WAN considerations

100 point test End of 9-weeks portfolio grade (100 points)End of Semester Midterm Exam (20% of final semester grade)

Competency 18.6: Demonstrate a basic knowledge of connectivity devicesCompetency 23.1: Demonstrate knowledge of basic telecommunications and the

interconnection of networksCompetency 23.3: Design WAN systemsCompetency 24.1: Demonstrate knowledge of network management activities and proceduresCompetency 24.1: Demonstrate knowledge of network management activities and proceduresCompetency 48.5: Demonstrate knowledge of the basic elements of communication

interfacingCompetency 49.1: Demonstrate knowledge of transmission line applicationsCompetency 49.3: Demonstrate knowledge of various types of multiplexing systemsCompetency 49.10: Demonstrate knowledge of telecommunications networks

1) The Public Telephone Networka) Loop Lines

i) 56 Kii) 56K dedicatediii) ISDN Bri

b) Central Officei) History of telephone switching

(1) Strowger mechanical switch(2) Crossbar switch(3) Electronic switching system

ii) PSTN bandwidth(1) T-carriers(2) Fiber

c) Private Branch Exchange (PBX)i) PBX media

(1) Common equipment(2) Trunk lines

(a) T1(b) T3(c) Fiber

(3) Station linesii) PBX features

(1) Blocking(2) Automatic route selection

(3) Voice mail(4) Automated attendant(5) Tandems(6) Call accounting system(7) System management(8) Power failure protection

d) Centrex vs PBXe) Review of digital and analog signaling

i) Analog(1) Amplitude(2) Frequency(3) Phase

ii) Digital(1) Binary representation(2) Sample rates and sizes

iii) Modulation/demodulation(1) Modulation

(a) Pulse code modulation(b) Quantizing(c) Encoding

(2) Demodulation(a) Decoding(b) Reconstructing(c) Filtering

f) Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) and Data Communications Equipment (DCE)i) DTEii) DCEiii) Modem

(1) Synchronous transmission(2) Asynchronous transmission(3) Error control(4) Hayes standards(5) Compression standards

g) Multiplexing(1) Frequency division multiplexing (FDM)(2) Time division multiplexing (TDM)(3) Statistical time division multiplexing (STDM)

h) Wireless telephone networksi) Cell phonesii) Satellite phones

2) WAN Media and Specificationsa) PSTN Leased Lineb) Private linesc) Microwaved) Satellite Microwavee) ISDN

i) BRIii) PRI

f) Synchronous Optical Network (sonnet)

3) WAN Connectionsa) Circuit Switching

i) ISDNii) Modem

b) Leased Lines

i) Point to Pointc) Packet switching

i) X.25ii) Frame Relayiii) Switched Multimegabit Data Service (SMDS)iv) Cell Switching

(1) ATMd) Internet

i) Virtual Private Networking (VPN)

4) WAN Considerationsa) Quality of serviceb) Reliabilityc) Committed information rated) Error checking, rates, and correctione) Security

i) Encryption(1) Public key encryption(2) Private key encryption

ii) Firewalls(1) Gateway(2) Proxy(3) Hardware(4) Application(5) Demilitarized zone (DMZ)

Unit 8: OSI Layers 3 and 4 - The Network Layer and the Transport LayerDescription: Students will learn these two OSI model layers as they learn about segmenting broadcast domains with routers, protocols, WAN packet structure, transport protocols, and the history of TCP/IP. Students will learn the concepts behind classfull IP addressing and CIDR. The goal of this unit is to introduce and familiarize, not to go in-depth into TCP/IP. Later students will study subnetting and gain an in-depth understanding of TCP/IP.Time Frame: Days 91-100 of the school year (10)Evaluation: Daily grades

Five 10-point written assignments: Worksheet on The Network Layer Worksheet on WAN frames and protocols Worksheet on the Transport Layer Worksheet on digital logic gates and truth tables Worksheet on classfull IP addressing

25 point paper on the history of TCP/IP and the Internet100 point Test

Competency 20.1: Demonstrate knowledge of basic network classifications and topologiesCompetency 20.6: Differentiate processes, services, and protocolsCompetency 20.7: Demonstrate knowledge of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI)

standard (ISO Standard 7498)

1) OSI Layer 3 - The Network Layera) Overview

i) Purposeii) Connectivity devicesiii) Protocols

(1) IP(2) IPX(3) ARP

b) The routeri) Segmenting broadcast domainsii) Ethernet packet structure

(1) Frames(2) Logical addressing

iii) The LAN - Interior routers(1) RIP protocol(2) OSPF protocol(3) Proprietary protocols

(a) IGRP(b) EIGRP

iv) Connecting LANS to WANS - Border routers(1) Border gateway protocol

v) WAN Packet structure(1) Hop counts(2) Packet switching(3) Error correction and retransmission(4) Sliding windows

vi) The WAN - exterior routers(1) Frame relay(2) ATM (3) SMDS(4) X.25

2) OSI Layer 4 - The Transport Layera) Overview

i) Purposeii) TCPiii) UDPiv) ICMPv) IGMP

b) Connection oriented transporti) TCP protocol

(1) Error checking(a) CRC(b) Checksum

(2) Applications using TCP(a) Port numbers

c) Connectionless Transporti) UDP

(1) Applications using UDP(a) Port numbers

3) TCP/IPa) The History of TCP/IP and the Internetb) An Introduction to Digital Logic

i) Signal inverterii) AND/NAND gateiii) OR/NOR gateiv) XOR/XNOR gatev) Truth Tables

c) IP 4 Addressingi) Octets

(1) Binary representationii) Classful IP addressing

(1) Class A(2) Class B(3) Class C

iii) The subnet mask(1) Calculating the NETID (logical AND)(2) Calculating the HOSTID(3) Calculating the broadcast address (logical XOR)

iv) Classless IP addressing

Unit 9: Independent Study: The Junior ProjectDescription: This is a time when we organize our efforts for our competitions including VICA-Skills USA, Business Professionals of America, Tech Prep Showcase, and Miami University’s Tech Challenge. Historically, 50% of the students in this course compete. This time is spent preparing materials, setting goals, planning, and getting started preparing for competition (the bulk of competition preparation occurs outside of school time). Students who are not competing must prepare an exploratory project and as described under “Logistics”. The Independent Study Unit gives these students time to work on their project. All students must present either their competition experience or project orally to the rest of the class during the fourth nine weeks. Students must also turn in a written paper documenting their experience.Time Frame: Days 101 - 116 of the school year (15)Evaluation: Daily grades

Note: The presentation of the project will count as a 100 point test grade during the fourth nine weeks. The written paper about this unit will count as a 25 point grade during the fourth nine weeks.

Competency 36.2: Compose documentsCompetency 36.5: Build interpersonal skills with individuals and other team membersCompetency 37.3: Conduct technical research

Unit 10: TCP/IP and SubnettingDescription: This unit takes students through an in-depth examination of TCP/IP protocol concentrating

heavily on the theory behind IP addressing and subnetting. It also takes students through an examination of IP version 6. Students learn the TCP/IP protocol stack model and the TCP/IP suite of Protocols and gain laboratory experience using their utilities.

Time Frame: Days 116 - 130 of the school year (15)Evaluation: Daily Grades

Eight 10-point written assignments Classful IP addressing Borrowing ones for the NETID Identifying the subnet type Calculating the subnet range value Subnetwork design considerations TCP/IP Stack Model TCP/IP protocols and ports TCP/IP utilities

25 point written assignment: Case study of all possible subnets 50 point written assignment: Mapping SubnetworksTwo 25-point Vision projects on subnetwork design25 point research paper on IP version 6Two 100 point tests (this is too much content not to break up)End of nine weeks portfolio grade (100 points)

Competency 15.2: Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the InternetCompetency 21.5: Demonstrate knowledge of the TCP/IP protocolCompetency 21.6: Demonstrate knowledge of basic communication protocolsCompetency 24.6: Perform network installation proceduresCompetency 24.8: Perform network operation procedures

1) Reviewa) IP classes

i) The first octet(1) Class A - starting bit = 0(2) Class B - starting bits = 10(3) Class C - starting bits = 110(4) Class D - starting bits = 1110(5) Class E - starting bits = 11110

ii) Reserved addresses(1) 10.0.0.0 through 10.255.255.255 - usually Internal networks(2) 172.16.0.0 through 172.31.255.255 - usually Intranets not connected to the Internet(3) 192.168.0.0 through 192.168.255.255 - usually networks connected to the Internet

(and usually behind a firewall)(4) The 127.0.0.0 network is reserved for testing(5) The 0.0.0.0 network is reserved for the default route

iii) Logic gatesiv) Extracting the NETID, HOSTID, and broadcast address

b) CIDR

2) Subnettinga) Borrowing ones for the NETID

i) 2n possible networks (n = # bits borrowed) with 2n -2 useable(1) 128 = 2 networks, none useable(2) 192 = 4 networks, 2 useable(3) 224 = 8 networks, 6 useable(4) 240 = 16 networks, 14 useable

(5) 248 = 32 networks, 30 useable(6) 252 = 64 networks, 62 useable(7) 254 = 128 networks, 126 useable(8) 255 = the next class of IPs

b) Calculating the range value of each subneti) Identifying the type of subnet

(1) CIDR(2) Classful

(a) Class A subnetted as a Class A(b) Class A subnetted as a Class B(c) Class A subnetted as a Class C(d) Class B subnetted as a Class B(e) Class B subnetted as a Class C(f) Class C subnetted as a Class C

ii) 2x ÷ 2y where x = number of possible ones in the subnet, y = the number of borrowed ones in the subnet(1) Case by case study of each possible subnet (students create charts)

(a) Subnet mask(b) Number of bits in subnet(c) Number of bits borrowed(d) Subnet range value(e) Number of useable subnets

c) Mapping the Subnetworki) Charting the subnetworks

(1) Subnetwork ID(2) Subnetwork starting IP address(3) Subnetwork ending IP address(4) Subnetwork broadcast address

3) Network Design and Subnetsa) Segmenting the LAN/WAN based on subnetworks

i) Segmenting the LAN(1) Business considerations(2) Logical considerations(3) Economic considerations

ii) Segmenting the WAN(1) Business considerations(2) Logical considerations(3) Economic consideration

iii) Internet Considerations(1) Who owns Class A IP addresses? Class B? Class C?(2) How can subnetting be made more efficient?

iv) Designing a segmented LAN using subnetworks (LAB)v) Designing a segmented WAN using subnetworks (LAB)

4) IP Version 6a) The need for IP6b) The IP6 standardc) Backward Compatabilityd) Using IP6e) Research Assignment

i) Where is IP 6 currently used?ii) What are the key features of IP 6?iii) What happened to broadcast addresses?iv) How does IP 6 subnetting work?

5) The TCP/IP Stack Modela) TCP/IP Protocol Suite

i) IPii) TCPiii) UDPiv) ARPv) ICMPvi) IGMPvii) Pingviii)Tracertix) Telnetx) FTPxi) HTTPxii) DNSxiii)RIPxiv) SMTPxv) POP3xvi) Netstatxvii) NBTstat

b) Using TCP/IP protocol utilitesi) FTPii) Pingiii) Tracertiv) Netstatv) NBTstatvi) Telnetvii) HTTP

c) TCP/UDP port numbersi) Addressing by ports, logical address, and physical address

d) The TCP/IP Stack Modeli) Definitionii) Comparisons to the OSI Model

Unit 11: Introduction to RoutingDescription: Students will be introduced to routing first by setting a computer with 2 nics up with routing services. This will involve a look at Internet Connection Sharing, NAT, and RIP. Next, the properties of dynamic routing will be discussed. After each router has been demonstrated with quick router configuration setup, students will rotate through the routers performing basic router setup with RIP.Time Frame: Days 136 - 160 of the school year (25)Evaluation: Daily Grades

Six 10-point written Assignments ICS and NAT Router Logic and routing table fields Router metrics Algorithms and logical grouping with routers Static Routing and RIP Broadband Firewalls

50 point LAB on building a router25 point LAB on Broadband router configuration100 point rotational lab on programming each router 100 point group lab (entire class working together) to interconnect routers100 point test

Competency 18.6: Demonstrate a basic knowledge of connectivity devicesCompetency 21.1: Demonstrate knowledge of the basics of network architectureCompetency 24.6: Perform network installation proceduresCompetency 24.8: Perform network operation procedures

1) Building a Router (LAB)a) Setting up a computer with 2 nicsb) Internet connection sharing

i) NATc) Using Windows 2000 and RIP servicesd) Third party routing software

2) Routinga) The routing table

i) Router Logic(1) Stripping the packet(2) Router table lookup(3) Encapsulation of the packet(4) Store and forward properties(5) Forwarding the packet

ii) Routing table fields(1) Destination(2) Metric(3) Next Hop(4) Type(5) Protocol(6) Age(7) Index

iii) Routing table metrics(1) Distance (hops)(2) Best routes

(a) Speed(b) Bandwidth(c) Reliability

(d) Load(e) Cost(f) Logical groupings

b) Logical grouping of routersi) Autonomous Systemii) Neighbors and adjacenciesiii) Backbonesiv) Stub Areas

c) Routing Algorithmsi) Distance-Vector Routingii) Link-State Routingiii) Border-Gateway Routingiv) Exterior Routing

3) Static Routinga) Overview

i) Why use static routes?ii) Network Administration with static routes

b) Types of static routesi) Default routeii) Next hop routes

4) Dynamic Routing with RIPa) Overview

i) Bellman Ford Algorithmii) Background of RIP

(1) Exchange of routing tables(2) Periodic updates(3) For interior routing on small networks(4) Versions of RIP

iii) The RIP Routing Table(1) Destination networks(2) Hop count(3) Next hop address

iv) RIP Packet format(1) Header format(2) Flags(3) IDs(4) Time to Live

v) Why does Cisco dominate the Market?(1) RIP vs IGRP vs EIGRP

5) The Role of the Broadband Routera) Routing services vs gateway services

i) Internet Connection Sharingii) RIPiii) Using a Linksys router for Internet connection sharingiv) Using a Linksys router for routingv) Viewing the routing tables

b) Firewall Servicesi) Stateful Packet Inspection

(1) IP spoofingii) Port Blocking

(1) Disallowing exterior users access to the interior(2) Forwarding ports(3) Using UPnP forwarding

(4) Port Triggering(5) DMZ Hosting

iii) Filtering(1) Does it affect the interior, exterior, or both?(2) Port filtering(3) IP filtering(4) MAC filtering

c) Static Routesd) DHCPe) Configuring the Linksys Router for gateway services (LAB)f) Segmenting the LAN with the Linksys Router and RIP (LAB)

6) Segmenting an Ethernet LAN with RIP (LAB)a) IBM NWAYs router

i) Consoling into the routerii) Command interfaceiii) Navigating the menusiv) Using Qconfig to set up RIPv) Pinging through the routervi) Examining the router tablevii) Using Ethereal to monitor packet traffic and capture RIP update packets

(1) Examination of RIP packetsviii)Using Telnet to change configurations

b) 3COM Superstack II routersi) consoling into the routerii) command interfaceiii) Navigating the menusiv) Setting up RIPv) Pinging through the routervi) Examining the router tablevii) Using Ethereal to monitor packet traffic and capture RIP update packets


c) Cisco Routers (IOS 12)i) consoling into the routerii) command interfaceiii) Navigating the menusiv) Using Setup to use dynamic routingv) Pinging through the router vi) Examining the router tablevii) Using Ethereal to monitor packet traffic and capture RIP update packets


d) Allied Tellesyn AR720i) consoling into the routerii) command interfaceiii) Navigating the menusiv) Setting up RIPv) Pinging through the routervi) Examining the router tablevii) Using Ethereal to monitor packet traffic and capture RIP update packets


e) Nortel Advanced Remote Nodei) consoling into the routerii) command interface

iii) Navigating the menusiv) Using inst_arn to set up RIPv) Pinging through the routervi) Examining the router tablevii) Using Ethereal to monitor packet traffic and capture RIP update packets


f) Routing Problemsi) Using subnetsii) Interconnecting routers with RIP

Unit 12: Firewalls and Network SecurityDescription: Students will learn the different types of firewalls and write a research paper on them. Students will gain hands on experience working with certain types of firewalls. Network security issues will be explored and solutions will be discussed.Time Frame: days 161 - 170 of the school year (10)Evaluation: Daily grades

Written Assignment: Types of firewalls Research: names brands of free and inexpensive proxy servers Types of virus checkers Harmful code and how to eliminate it Network security considerations

25 point lab - installing and configuring Proxy 225 point lab - installing and configuring Win XP Firewall50 point lab - network design with firewalls and internet access25 point lab - configuring a virus checker50 point paper on network security100 point test

Competency 19.4: Maintain security requirementsCompetency 24.5: Design network security systemsCompetency 24.10: Perform network administration

1) Types of Firewallsa) Proxy Servers

i) What is a proxy server?ii) How does a proxy server fit into the network?iii) Running Microsoft Proxy 2.0 (LAB)

(1) Installation(2) Configuration(3) Using redirection based on Port number(4) Filtering(5) Cache

iv) Discussion of Microsoft 2000 Server and the ISA Server addonv) Other Proxy servers

(1) For Cost(2) For Free

b) Hardware/Gateway Firewallsi) Security Policiesii) Filteringiii) Stateful Packet Inspectioniv) Redirectionv) Brands of hardware firewalls

c) Application or Software Firewallsi) Name Brandsii) Configuring Windows XP Firewall (LAB)

d) NAT as a firewalle) Using Combinations of Firewall typesf) Network Design with Firewalls and Internet Access (LAB)

2) Virus Protectiona) Personal Virus Protection vs Enterprise Virus Protection

i) Useageii) Name Brands

iii) Updatingiv) Internet Viruscanv) Scanning email packets for the enterprisevi) Scanning other packets for the enterprisevii) Protecting servers

b) Code you need protection fromi) Worm

(1) Destructive(2) Regenerative

ii) Virus(1) Boot Sector(2) File or program

(a) Stealth(3) Macro(4) Multipartite

iii) Trojan Horse(1) Back Door(2) Famous Trojan Horse Viruses

c) Methods of eliminating a virusi) Kill/cleanii) Quarantineiii) Sending information to McAfee or Nortoniv) Delete Filesv) Emergency boot disksvi) Registry editingvii) Trying to recover the system

d) Viruses and File systemsi) NTFS vs FATii) Nimda Virus

e) Configuring a virus checker (LAB)

3) Security Considerationsa) Protecting authorized users from improper network use

i) Policiesii) Virus checkingiii) Network monitoringiv) Proxyv) Mail server storage

b) Protecting the network from outside attacksi) Tapping

(1) Copper vs Fiberii) Wireless encryptioniii) Using firewallsiv) How hackers operate

(1) Motivation(2) Methods(3) Means of prevention

Unit 13: Review, Summary, and Project PresentationsDescription: The final two weeks prior to final exams, students will be presenting their projects, reviewing the year’s work, and preparing for final exams. This will include information and resources on Network + Certification Test Preparation.Time Frame: Days 171 - 176 of the school year (6)Evaluation: Daily grades

One ten-point written assignment grades: Exam Review Worksheet100-point grade for the project presentation25 point grade for the paper about the projectEnd of nine week’s Portfolio grade (100 pts)

Competency 36.1: Apply communication skills Competency 36.3: Demonstrate sensitivity in communicating with a diverse workforceCompetency 36.4: Deliver oral presentations

4) Project Presentationa) Each student or group gives a 10-15 minute presentation of their projectb) Each student or group turns their project in for grading

5) Network + Certification Testa) Online practice sitesb) Network + Certification Practice Exams

i) Sybex E-Trainerii) Coriolis adaptive test prep iii) Exam Cram test prepiv) Online Test Prep

6) Final Exam Review

Advanced NetworkingAn Information Technology Tech Prep Course

Table of Contents

Course Description ----------------------------------------------------------- Pg 2Course Goals ------------------------------------------------------------------ Pgs 2 - 3Course Logistics -------------------------------------------------------------- Pgs 3 - 4Course Evaluation ------------------------------------------------------------ Pg 5Unit 1: Review of LAN/WAN Considerations and TCP/IP ----------- Pgs 6 - 7Unit 2: Simple Network Management Protocol ------------------------- Pgs 8 - 9Unit 3: Link State Routing: Dynamic Routing with OSPF ------------ Pgs 10 - 11Unit 4: Windows 2000 Server --------------------------------------------- Pgs 12 - 13Unit 5: Routing Projects ----------------------------------------------------- Pgs 14 - 16Unit 6: Independent Study: Preparing for Careers in IT --------------- Pg 17Unit 7: The Cisco IOS ------------------------------------------------------- Pg 18Unit 8: Interdomain Routing: Border Gateway Protocol -------------- Pg 19Unit 9: Routing with Exterior Routing Protocols ------------------------ Pg 20Unit 10: Technical Writing ------------------------------------------------- Pg 21Unit 11: The Business of Information Technology --------------------- Pgs 22 - 24Unit 12: The Basics of Electricity and Electronic Circuits ------------ Pg 25Unit 13: Emerging/Future Technology ----------------------------------- Pgs 26 - 30Unit 14: Final Lab Project and Capstone Presentations ----------------- Pg 31 - 32

Course Description

Course Title: Advanced NetworkingGrade 12, Tech Prep Program Course 2Room: A105Time Frame: 100 min/day, Periods 5 and 6, Full Year Credits: 2 Career/Technical credits at Springboro High SchoolDescription: This course is designed to solidify the tough decisions regarding work and college facing high school seniors with advanced computer skills. This course is only available to seniors successfully completing Fundamentals of Networking. Students complete a fall job shadowing experience and apply for spring and summer internships. The course is taught in a “hands-on” laboratory environment and includes advanced projects in Networking. Students are members of VICA-Skills USA and are eligible to participate in competitive events. Concepts taught include:

Programming interior, border, and exterior routing protocols Simple Network Management and configuration/management of network connectivity devices Advanced server configurations (web, mail, proxy, project, etc) Network design and efficiency Network Administration Future Technology including:

o GigE and 10GigEo Wireless Enterprise Networkso Voice over IPo High Speed Layer 3 Switching

Requirements: Successful completion of Fundamentals of Networking

Statement of Course GoalsStudents in this course take an in-depth study into network management, advanced router programming, and future technology, but they also prepare to transition into the next phase of their educational pathway. During this transition, students are given job training experience through job shadowing, guest speakers, field trips, and internships. Students are also finalizing their resumes and IT portfolios and considering their options for college and transitional work/internship. The course content is delivered in modular format with an approximate 1:4 ratio of theory to laboratory projects.

All students should have taken the ACT and/or SAT by the fall of their senior year. This gives them the opportunity to take it again if their score was not adequate to ensure entrance into their first choice college. It is expected that some senior Tech Prep students choose the “traditional college prep” route by immediately entering a University. It is also expected that some students will enter the work force and allow for part time course work at the collegiate level. It is the goal of this program that 85% of students choose their Tech Prep option by continuing their education in an affiliated Tech Prep College. To meet this goal, students tour Cincinnati State Technical College, Cincinnati State Technical College, and Miami University Middletown. By November of the senior year, it is recommended that all seniors in this course have applied to their top five college choices. By January of their senior year, it is recommended that all seniors complete FAFSA and begin applying for college scholarships. All seniors in Tech Prep standing are eligible to receive the $3000 MVTPC scholarship for Sinclair Community College. They are also eligible to apply for competitive Tech Prep scholarships through the SWOTPC in the spring.

All seniors are members of VICA-Skills USA and/or Business Professionals of America. They have the same opportunities to participate in the following competitive skills events:

Graphic animation with Bryce and/or Poser Video Production with Adobe Premiere Programming with Visual Basic, Java, Open GL, or C++ Web Design in dynamic HTML with Perl, Java, and CGI scripts Alternative operating systems including Novel Netware, MAC OS, Linux, Unix, and Microsoft

Servers Youth Organization skills competitions including

o Computer Maintenance (VICA-Skills USA)o Tech Prep Presentation (VICA-Skills USA)o Job Skills Demonstration (VICA-Skills USA)o Cisco Academy Internetworking (VICA-Skills USA) o Related Technical Math (VICA-Skills USA)o Job Interviewing Skills (VICA-Skills USA and Business Professionals of America)o Technical Computer Applications (VICA-Skills USA)o Community Service Project (VICA-Skills USA)o C++ Programming (Business Professionals of America)o Visual Basic Programming (Business Professionals of America)o Computer Network Technology (Business Professionals of America)o PC Servicing and Troubleshooting (Business Professionals of America)o Cisco Systems Administration (Business Professionals of America)o Microsoft Network Administration (Business Professionals of America)o Web Page Design Team (Business Professionals of America)o Network Design Team (Business Professionals of America)

Miami University’s Technology Challengeo Web Page Design

Novice category Expert category

o Robotics challenge

Additionally, as students prepare for competitions and for their transition into the next phase of their pathway, each is expected to complete a Capstone Project, or a project that encompasses the skills they have learned at the collegiate level. This project includes finalization of the IT portfolio, project development, and presentation of the project, the person, and the technical package that makes up each Tech Prep student. This project causes students to reflect on their experiences and solidify their goals for the future.

Course LogisticsThe course is taught with modules using two primary resources. Through the Warren County Career Center, a Nortel Netknowledge Campus, teachers of this course have full access to the Nortel Netknowledge curriculum and materials. This online reference provides the teacher with an outlined, competency based curriculum including laboratory exercises and a test question bank. It also provides students with an organized on-line text with review questions and exercises which can be tracked at home. The other primary resource used in this course is the Internet as a whole. Many of the advanced concepts taught in this course are researched via the Internet.

Springboro Community School District offers an internship program to seniors meeting the Internship criteria during the second semester of the senior year. This non-binding internship gives students the ability to shadow Technology Department personnel during a brief orientation, and then begin fulfilling work orders for the district giving the student valuable experience in network systems and PC repair. For this internship, students report to the district Technology Coordinator in lieu of attending the Information Technology Tech Prep afternoon lab. Duties occur in all buildings within the district. Students may participate daily in the internship or at regularly scheduled intervals. Another expectation for this internship is that seniors train and work with underclass Technology Department student aids to prepare them for summer employment and work as upperclassmen.

At midterm of the senior year, we receive a list of companies willing to sponsor internships from the Greater Dayton IT Alliance. Students in this course have the opportunity to submit their resumes to companies of choice. When companies have finished screening resumes, they call students for interviews. These competitive internships can be for summer, or during the second semester allowing students to go to work rather than attend the afternoon Information Technology Tech Prep lab.

We are currently developing a tour/job shadow/internship program with Lexis Nexis. Seniors tour the Lexis Nexis campus and hear from departmental managers. During the second semester, students have the opportunity to job shadow at the company. Students submit their resume and IT portfolio in the spring and may be called for an interview for a summer internship.

All student assignments are turned in either on paper or electronically and communication is maintained between the teacher and the student via email. Students make service calls when appropriate throughout the high school. Proper customer service guidelines must be followed including completion of work orders from the Technology Coordinator.


As of 1/14/03, the Information Technology lab contains:Hubs: Dlink 16 port 10 mbps, CentreCom 24 port 10 mbps (*), Baystack 253 10 mbps (@),

3COM 12 port 10 mbps (*), Cabletron 12 port 10 mbps, two 3COM 24 port 10/100 mbps, and four Netgear 8 port 10/100 mbps

Switches: Zonet 24 port 10/100 unmanaged, Bay 350T 12 port 10/100 managed (@), Cisco 1900 10 mbps with 2 100 mbps ports managed (*), Synoptics 28115 16 port 10/100 managed (*), Accton Cheetahswitch 24 port 10 mbps managed (*), Linksys 10/100/1000 Etherfast II 24 +2 port managed, four Netgear 8 port 10/100 unmanaged

Routers: Two Linksys cable/dsl, Cisco 1605 with WIC 1T, Cisco 2514, Cisco 2621, Baystack ARN with Tri-serial, two Baystack base, three 3COM 441 (*), Allied Tellesyn AR720, IBM NWAYS 2210E

Wireless: Linksys 802.11B wireless access point with pcmcia wireless nicsWiring Racks: One fixed wiring rack (7 foot MDF), two portable wiring/server racks (7 foot), one

portable wiring/server rack (5 foot)PCs: All PCs contain a minimum of 256 Mb RAM. New PCs are built each year by students

and are phased in and out as deemed necessary. The minimum PC in the lab is currently an AMD system at 550 Mhz. The maximum PC in the lab is currently an Intel PIV system at 1.8 Ghz. There are many varieties of PCs in between. There are three laptops.

Fiber: Leviton field termination kit, two fiber module for Linksys switch, two fiber PCI nicsServers: There are two dedicated stand alone servers in lab providing application, storage, and

printer services. One server provides a laboratory intranet. There are three dedicated student training servers.

Printers: There are two network laser printers in the lab plus two color inkjet printersSun: There are several SUN Sparcstation computers configured to run Solaris and/or LinuxApple: There are several Powermacs running MAC OS and/or LinuxMiscellaneous: There are several Sun “box of disks” differential SCSI storage units

Note: Equipment items followed by (*) are the personal property of the current instructor, David Cairns. Equipment items followed by (@) are the property of Warren County Career Center.

EvaluationGrading Equation: Sum of points earned ÷ Sum of points possibleDaily grade points: 4 = participated fully in discussion and work


Note: When a student is absent they can make up daily grade points by working before or after school.

Written Assignment Points: 10 = Well written and complete9 = Completed with minor mistakes7 = Completed with mistakes5 = Incomplete3 = Incomplete and with mistakes0 = Not turned in


Networking Labs: Networking labs typically account for 25 to 50 points. They are graded on successful completion and participation.Tests and Quizzes: Tests are worth 100 points and may be re-taken before or after school if the student desires. All tests are comprehensive. Quizzes are fewer than 100 points and cover recent material. Quizzes may not be re-taken.Portfolio: Each student is required to maintain a current portfolio of Information Technology skills and accomplishments to include actual work accomplished and an IT journal. The portfolio is graded at the end of each nine weeks and is worth 100 points. The portfolio is cumulative for the entire length of the student’s duration in Information Technology at SHS.Semester Exams: Semester exams will be a comprehensive test. The semester exam will count as 20% of the final semester grade for the course. Students exempting the semester exam must complete all exam preparation work.

Competency 42.9: Conduct meetingsCompetency 42.11: Support the company's social and community involvementProfessional Development Youth Organizations are essential for the career planning and guidance of students. Springboro students will become members of VICA-Skills USA and/or Business Professionals of America. The teacher appoints officers based on merit and leadership skills. The offices of President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Parliamentarian shall be held. Regular meetings will be conducted on an as-needed basis with students following proper parliamentarian procedures. Students will conduct fund raisers and community service projects. Students will have the opportunity to participate in competitive skills events.


Unit 1: Review of LAN/WAN Concepts and TCP/IPDescription: Students will review the key concepts learned during Fundamentals of Networking. This will include LAN technology and design, WAN technology and design, the OSI model, and TCP/IP.Time Frame: Days 2 - 11 of the school year (10)Evaluation: Daily grades

Seven 10-point written assignments: LAN Concepts LAN Design WAN Concepts WAN Design Routing Concepts Subnetting OSI Model

100 point test

Competency 15.2: Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the InternetCompetency 18.6: Demonstrate a basic knowledge of connectivity devicesCompetency 20.1: Demonstrate knowledge of basic network classifications and topologiesCompetency 20.2: Demonstrate knowledge of local-area network (LAN) trends and issuesCompetency 20.4: Demonstrate knowledge of LAN physical mediaCompetency 20.7: Demonstrate knowledge of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI)

standard (ISO Standard 7498)Competency 21.2: Demonstrate knowledge of the basics of Ethernet technology Competency 21.5: Demonstrate knowledge of the TCP/IP protocolCompetency 21.6: Demonstrate knowledge of basic communication protocolsCompetency 23.1: Demonstrate knowledge of basic telecommunications and the

interconnection of networksCompetency 48.5: Demonstrate knowledge of the basic elements of communication

interfacing

1) LAN Concepts and Designa) Physical layer concepts

i) Cabling/mediaii) Collision domains

b) Data Link Layer conceptsi) 802.2

(1) LLC sublayerii) 802.3

(1) Ethernet standardsiii) Switch theory

(1) Broadcast domains(2) Switch architecture(3) Switch management(4) Spanning tree protocol

c) Network Design on the LANi) Principles of LAN Design

2) WAN Concepts and Designa) Physical layer concepts

i) Cabling/mediaii) Segmenting broadcast domainsiii) Network segmentation vs interconnection

b) Network layer conceptsi) IP addressingii) Classful IP addressingiii) Calculating the netid, hosted, and broadcast address

iv) CIDR addressingv) IP 6vi) Routing concepts

c) Transport layer conceptsi) TCP/UDPii) Addressing by portiii) Packet switchingiv) Circuit Switchingv) Leased Lines/Private Linesvi) QOS

3) Subnettinga) Types of subnetsb) Calculating the number of networksc) Calculating the range value of each subnetd) Mapping each subnet

i) Network idii) Ip rangeiii) Broadcast address

e) Using a network calculator for subnetting

4) The OSI Modela) Review of the layers of the OSI modelb) A closer look at layer 5 through 7c) Review of the TCP/IP Stack model

Unit 2: Simple Network Management ProtocolDescription: Students will learn the components of the simple network management protocol. Students will review their use of Ethereal protocol analyzer and will also look at 3COM Transcend and Nortel’s Optivity Campus. Students will also download and look at freeware SNMP utilities.Time Frame: Days 12 - 23 of the school year (12)Evaluation: Daily Grades

One 10-point written assignments25 point lab on SNMP utilities100 point rotational lab on proprietary SNMP programs50 point test on Simple Network Management

Competency 21.6: Demonstrate knowledge of basic communication protocolsCompetency 24.1: Demonstrate knowledge of network management activities and proceduresCompetency 24.7: Build Ethernet networksCompetency 24.10: Perform network administration

1) Components of simple network managementa) Agentsb) Trapsc) Eventsd) MIB

i) Examining the Nortel MIBii) Updating an MIB

e) Communities

2) SNMP utilities (LAB)a) Researching SNMP programs

i) Freeii) For cost

b) A deeper look at Etherealc) Installing and configuring 3COM Transcendd) Installing and configuring Optivity Campuse) Proprietary vs generic SNMP utilitiesf) TFTP protocol

i) Solar winds TFTP server

3) Using proprietary SNMP programs (LAB)a) Nortel Routers and Nortel Site Manager

i) Booting the router from a fileii) Using site manager to configure the routeriii) Using site manager to manage router filesiv) Building a configuration file from Site Managerv) Erasing, partitioning, and upgrading flash memory

b) 3COM Transcend and 3COM routersi) Using Transcend to configure routersii) Erasing the EEPROM of the routeriii) Changing router operating systems (NVRAM)

c) MSRV3.2 and the IBM NWAYS routeri) Using MSRV3.2 to configure the routerii) Upgrading the operating system of the routeriii) Building a configuration file from MSRV3.2

d) Cisco routers and Configmakeri) Configuring the router with Configmakerii) Building router configurations with Configmakeriii) Erasing the NVRAM of the Cisco Routeriv) Erasing the Flash Memory

v) Changing the IOS

Unit 3: Link-State Routing: Dynamic Routing with OSPFDescription: Students will learn the OSPF protocol properties and configurations. Then they will design, wire, and configure an OSPF backbone with three stub areas. Time Frame: Days 24 - 29 of the school year (6)Evaluation: Daily grades

One 10-point written assignment100 point lab50 point quiz on OSPF

Competency 20.6: Differentiate processes, services, and protocolsCompetency 23.1: Demonstrate knowledge of basic telecommunications and the

interconnection of networksCompetency 24.7: Build Ethernet networksCompetency 24.8: Perform network operation procedures

1) OSPF Protocola) Autonomous systemsb) Link State Routing

i) Dijkstra Algorithmii) Hello packetsiii) Link state requests, updates, and acknowledgementsiv) OSPF packet structure

c) The OSPF routing tablei) Finding the best routeii) Configuring OSPF routesiii) Setting the AS numberiv) Setting the Area Number

d) The OSPF backbonei) Establishing a backboneii) Responsibility of the backbone

e) The OSPF areasi) Establishing the areasii) Responsibility of the areas

f) Comparison of OSPF to distance-vector routing

2) OSPF Routing Project (LAB entire class)a) Backbone Team

i) Configuring the backbone(1) Backbone Design

(a) 3COM routers(2) Serial Protocols and Ethernet protocols

(a) Configuring Point to Point protocol(b) Using Serial Crossover Cables(c) High speed serial backbone with ethernet feeding each area

(3) IP addressing scheme(4) Area number

b) Area Teamsi) Configuring the Areas

(1) Area Design(a) Nortel Area

(i) Serial and Ethernet interfaces1. Point to Point protocol

(b) Cisco Area(i) Serial and Ethernet interfaces

1. Point to Point protocol(c) IBM and Allied Telesyn Area

(i) Ethernet interfaces(2) Configuration of the backbone and each area

(a) Configuration and troubleshooting(3) Connecting each area to the backbone

(a) Troubleshooting

Unit 4: Windows 2000 ServerDescription: Student will install and configure a Windows 2000 advanced server with two nic cards. Each group of students will configure DNS services, DHCP, Active Directory, Group logon policies, and WINS. Each group will configure the IIS web server and ftp services on a separate computer. Each group will install ISA server and configure the firewall for their computer running IIS.Time Frame: Days 30 - 45 of the school year (16)Evaluation: Daily grades

Four 10 point written assignments: Windows 2000 server preparation Active directory Security and other services Monitoring

100 point lab for installation and configuration50 point quizEnd of nine weeks portfolio grade (100 points)

Competency 8.1: Install/configure software programsCompetency 15.2: Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the InternetCompetency 16.4: Apply knowledge of web hostingCompetency 19.1: Describe system componentsCompetency 19.5: Operate systemCompetency 20.3: Demonstrate knowledge of common network computing platformsCompetency 21.7: Install basic system architectures using current Windows operating system

softwareCompetency 22.1: Demonstrate knowledge of the general characteristics of network

operating systemsCompetency 22.3: Install network systemCompetency 24.1: Demonstrate knowledge of network management activities and procedures Competency 24.5: Design network security systemsCompetency 24.8: Perform network operation procedures

1) Installation of Windows 2000 advanced servera) Planning the name of the computer b) Planning the Domain name of the server (DNS)c) Forests, Trees, and the role of the serverd) Stand alone servers vs domain controllerse) Computer management

i) Event viewerii) Servicesiii) Disk managementiv) Users

(1) Organizational units and objects

2) Active Directory Directory Servicesa) Installing DNS Services on the computer

i) Creating the DNS name structureii) Promoting the computer to a Primary Domain Controller

b) Installing and initializing Active Directoryc) Creating a backup administrator accountd) Creating user accounts and groupse) Implementing group policies

i) Creating group policiesii) Deploying group policies

f) Multiple trees in one foresti) trusts

g) Directory replication

3) Other Servicesa) Configuring print servicesb) Configuring terminal services for remote managementc) Configuring WINS for netbios naming resolutiond) Configuring DHCPe) Configuring routing and remote access services

i) VPNii) RIP

f) Certificate services and securityi) Public key encryptionii) Kerberosiii) Auditing

g) Monitoring and Optimizationi) Disk monitoring and optimizationii) SNMPiii) Performance consoleiv) Network monitorv) Task Manager

Unit 5: Routing ProjectsDescription: Students will complete routing projects in the lab which will enhance their study and programming skills. Incorporated will be network design, working with other protocols, and stretching and reinforcing the use of SNMP utilities. Students will rotate through the projects using the required equipment to achieve each competency.Time Frame: Days 46 - 75 of the school yearEvaluation: Daily Grades

50 point LAB grade for each completed project

Competency 20.6: Differentiate processes, services, and protocolsCompetency 23.1: Demonstrate knowledge of basic telecommunications and the

interconnection of networksCompetency 23.3: Design WAN systemsCompetency 24.7: Build Ethernet networksCompetency 24.8: Perform network operation proceduresCompetency 48.5: Demonstrate knowledge of the basic elements of communication

interfacingCompetency 49.6: Troubleshoot data communications

1) Dynamic routing with IGRPa) Using two Cisco routers, route IGRP between Ethernet interfaces

i) Achieve ping throughii) Examine the routing tables

b) Using HDD60 serial crossover cabling, route PPP between the routers and IGRP to a third routeri) Achieve ping throughii) Examine the routing table

c) Using three Cisco routers, route EIGRP between Ethernet interfacesi) Achieve ping throughii) Examine the routing table

2) Routing netbios over IPXa) Setup

i) Choose a router in the labii) Connect each Ethernet port to a switch or hubiii) Connect a pc to each switch or hub

b) Configure the router with IPX and netbiosi) Convert IP addresses into hexadecimal for the Network ID numbers

c) Configure the PCs to use IPX and netbios over IPXd) Establish ping through the routere) Use the network browser to make a netbios over IPX connection with the remote computerf) Copy a file from one computer to the other

3) Routing netbios TCP/IPa) Setup

i) Choose a router in the labii) Connect each Ethernet port to a switch or hubiii) Connect a pc to each switch or hub

b) Configure the router with IP and netbiosc) Configure the PCs to use TCP/IP and netbios

i) A WINS server can be usedii) Lmhosts lookup can be used

d) Establish ping through the routere) Use the netework browser to make a netbios over IPX connection with the remote computerf) Copy a file from one computer to the other

4) Internet Connectivity using IGRP internally

a) Setupi) 2 cisco routers connected with HDD60 Serial interfaceii) 2 router Ethernet ports connected by VLAN to two computersiii) uplink one router to ISP

b) Configure IP networks on the routers - use IGRP protocoli) Configure DHCP relay

c) Configure PCs on each LANi) Give internet access to each PC

5) Subnet problem with Nortel Routersa) Setup

i) Connect two Nortel routers with a serial connectionii) Ethernet ports are to be subnetsiii) Connect Ethernet ports to PCs using VLAN

b) Show ping from one PC to the other

6) Web Server visibility and the AR720a) Setup

i) Connect the AR720 to two netgear switches and configure IPii) Connect a Win2000 Server with IIS directly to the AR720 switchiii) Connect two PCs to one netgear switch and one PC to the other

b) Ping through from PC3 to the server, PC1, and PC2c) View web pages on the Server from PC3

7) Printing with Netbios over TCP/IPa) Setup

i) Run RIP and netbios on the Nortel ARN with two Ethernet interfaces ii) Connect the Ethernet ports through a VLAN to two PCsiii) Connect and share a printer (LPT) on one pciv) Connect a TCP/IP printer to the other networkv) Connect a WINS server if need be

b) Print a document on each printer from the remote network

8) Two Routers with a 4-segment VLANa) Setup

i) Connect two 3COM routers by V.35 interfaceii) Connect one router via Ethernet to VLANs 1 and 4iii) Connect the other router via Ethernet to VLANS 2 and 3iv) Connect a pc to each VLAN

b) Establish ping from each PC to the other three PCs

9) Internet Access through multi-vendor equipmenta) Setup

i) Cisco 2621(1) V.35 interface with 3COM router(2) Eth 0 to ISP(3) Eth 1 to switch and PC 1

ii) 3COM 441(1) V.35 interface to Cisco router(2) Eth 0 to switch and PC 2(3) Eth 1 to switch and PC 3

b) Establish ping between all PCsc) Establish internet access for each PC

10) Other Routing Projects

Note: new equipment may be purchased with additional features and/or upgrades may be made giving greater capability. New routing labs will be added as equipment and design permits.

Unit 6: Independent Study: Preparing for Careers in Information TechnologyDescription: Students will be given time to independently reflect on their high school ITTP experiences. It is expected that all students plan and/or begin their capstone project. It is also time to share with the teacher their plans for college, internships, and work. All students will finalize their resume and portfolio for submission to internship sponsors. Time Frame: Days 76 - 80 of the school year (5)Evaluation: Daily grades

One 10-point written assignment: plans for the capstone projectResume grade (50 points - to be submitted to internship sponsors)

Competency 1.5: Identify career opportunities in information systems

Unit 7: The Cisco IOSDescription: Students will learn the fundamentals of the Cisco IOS and how to use the online resources available at the Cisco website. This will include simulator practice and written work programming within the Cisco IOS. Time Frame: Days 81 - 88 of the school year (8)

Note: Depending on class size and equipment availability, it may be necessary to combine this unit with unit 4 as students rotate projects.Note: This will be the final unit of the second nine weeks. This leaves several days on the first semester as a pad for college visits and extended time on routing projects.

Evaluation: Daily gradesFive 10-point written assignments:

Levels and passwords Command line abbviations Help screens The show command Configuration tasks

50 point quizEnd of nine weeks portfolio grade (100 points)Midterm exam

Competency 24.8: Perform network operation proceduresCompetency 22.2: Demonstrate knowledge of network operating systems (i.e., Novell

NetWare, Windows NT, LINUX, UNIX, IBM Network, AppleTalk)Competency 23.3: Design WAN systemsCompetency 24.7: Build Ethernet networksCompetency 24.8: Perform network operation procedures

1) IOS Basicsa) Passwords and security levelsb) Modes

i) User Mode ii) Privileged Mode iii) Global Configuration Mode iv) Sub-Configuration Modes v) ROM Monitor Mode

c) IOS Command line abbreviationsd) IOS help screens

i) Accessing help menusii) Using help screens to complete a command

e) Using the Show commandf) The Routing tablesg) Configuration tasks

i) Protocolsii) Interfacesiii) Routesiv) Access lists

h) Monitoring the router

2) IOS practicea) Router simulator problemsb) Using the Cisco Website

Unit 8: InterDomain Routing: Routing with Border Gateway ProtocolDescription: Students will learn the properties and configuration of BGP protocol. They will then gain experience routing BGP on the routers.Time Frame: Days 91 - 97 of the school year (7)Evaluation: Daily grades

50 point lab grade

Competency 24.8: Perform network operation proceduresCompetency 20.6: Differentiate processes, services, and protocolsCompetency 23.1: Demonstrate knowledge of basic telecommunications and the

interconnection of networksCompetency 24.7: Build Ethernet networksCompetency 24.8: Perform network operation procedures

1) Fundamentals of BGPa) The autonomous system numberb) Network design and planning

i) Connecting BGP to the LANii) The router hierarchyiii) Location of the BGP router

(1) On site(2) With ISP

c) The BGP routing algorithmi) Advertising networksii) Route attributes

(1) Next hop(2) Weight(3) AS path(4) Origin(5) Local preference(6) Community

d) BGP Managementi) Filteringii) Peer groupsiii) Route reflectors

2) Routing with BGP (LAB)a) Setup

i) Connect two routers via serial crossover cablesii) Setup up two autonomous systemsiii) Connect each autonomous system port to an internal network running OSPFiv) Configure the routers for BGP

b) Establish ping through from one autonomous system to the other

Unit 9: Routing with Exterior Routing ProtocolsDescription: Students will configure routers and establish connectivity using frame relay, x.25, and SMDS protocols.Time Frame: Days 98 - 102Evaluation: Daily grades

100 point lab grade

Competency 24.8: Perform network operation proceduresCompetency 20.6: Differentiate processes, services, and protocolsCompetency 23.1: Demonstrate knowledge of basic telecommunications and the

interconnection of networksCompetency 24.7: Build Ethernet networksCompetency 24.8: Perform network operation proceduresCompetency 49.10: Demonstrate knowledge of telecommunications networks

1) Frame Relaya) Setup

i) Interconnect two or more routers with crossover serial cablingii) Configure serial interfaces to run frame relayiii) Configure two PC networks on the Ethernet interfaces

b) Establish ping through2) X.25

a) Setupi) Interconnect two or more routers with crossover serial cablingii) Configure serial interfaces to run frame relayiii) Configure two PC networks on the Ethernet interfaces

b) Establish ping through3) SMDS

a) Setupi) Interconnect two or more routers with crossover serial cablingii) Configure serial interfaces to run frame relayiii) Configure two PC networks on the Ethernet interfaces

b) Establish ping through

Unit 10: Technical WritingDescription: Each student will take a piece of laboratory equipment that is managed and write a step by step configuration guide that a novice user could use to configure the device. Students will first submit an outline, followed by a rough draft, followed by the finished product. This user manual can become part of the student’s portfolio.Time Frame: Days 103 - 108 of the school year (6)Evaluation: Daily grades

Two 10-point written assignments: Outline of the user guide Rough draft of the user guide

100 point written assignment grade for the User Guide

Competency 37.1: Evaluate technical writing requirementsCompetency 37.2: Write technical reportsCompetency 37.3: Conduct technical researchCompetency 37.4: Design technical documentationCompetency 37.5: Develop technical documentation

1) Preparing the equipmenta) Pictures and/or graphics must be made of the interfacesb) Using the equipment

i) Understanding the management softwareii) Understanding what the novice user needs to know

c) Formulating an outline of the user guide2) Creating the rough draft

a) Typing and using hyperterminal at the same timei) Split windowsii) Writing the user guide components step by step while actually making configurations

3) Creating the final documenta) Translating from the rough draft into a polished final documeny

Unit 11: The Business of Information TechnologyDescription: Students will study the business side of Information Technology and will develop business forms, documents, and perform basic accounting, customer relations, and quality assurance exercises.Time Frame: Days 109 - 128 of the school year (20)Evaluation: Daily Grades

Eight 10-point written assignments: Basic business concepts Customer database Customer service forms Payroll Budget Management Ethics Histogram Control charts

100 point test

Competency 38.1 Build customer relationsCompetency 38.2: Perform scheduling functions to meet customer needsCompetency 39.1: Characterize the nature of businessCompetency 39.4: Clarify management conceptsCompetency 40.1: Demonstrate knowledge of management's role in operating a businessCompetency 40.2: Apply basic accounting concepts and principlesCompetency 42.11: Support the company's social and community involvementCompetency 43.5: Demonstrate knowledge of social, ethical, and legal issues in the information

technology fieldCompetency 44.1: Demonstrate basic knowledge of quality assuranceCompetency 44.2: Employ quality toolsCompetency 46.1: Demonstrate knowledge of the role of statistics and probability in business

situationsCompetency 46.2: Make frequency distributionsCompetency 46.3: Present data graphicallyCompetency 46.4: Apply measures of central tendencyCompetency 46.8: Demonstrate knowledge of statistical inference

1) Business Conceptsa) What is in a name?b) Entrepreneurial vs corporate

i) What does it take to start a private businessii) What does it take to start a public business

c) Basic Accounting Conceptsi) Capitalii) Incomeiii) Expendituresiv) Maintaining a ledger

2) Customer Relationsa) Running a help desk

i) Attitudeii) Knowledgeiii) Dependabilityiv) Role playing

b) Creating and maintaining a customer databasei) Proper fieldsii) Categories of customers

iii) Establishing a customer historyc) Customer service forms

i) Work orderii) Field service reportiii) Invoiceiv) Customer Satisfaction Survey

3) Financial Managementa) Capital expenditures

i) Loansii) Start up moneyiii) Real Estate

b) Overhead Costsi) Mortgage or leaseii) Fueliii) Telecommunicationsiv) Utilitiesv) Insurance

c) Tax liabilityi) Quarterly reportingii) Tax forms

d) Payrolli) Workman’s compensationii) Liability insuranceiii) Retirement plansiv) Medical insurancev) Salary and wages

e) Revenuei) Paying the billsii) Paying the company

(1) Investing for the future(2) Savings

iii) Allowing for miscellaneous expendituresf) Preparing a budget

i) Estimation of capital expendituresii) Estimation of overhead costsiii) Estimation of revenueiv) Estimation of tax liabilityv) Estimation of miscellaneous expendituresvi) Estimation of payroll

g) Application to your personal life

4) Management and Supervisiona) Leading by example

i) Managers do not know everythingii) Managers have a status to maintainiii) Managers have an image to portrayiv) Managers must set high expectationv) Managers must be humble yet firm

b) Workman’s compensation or deathi) Dealing with employee benefitsii) The employees family

c) Hiring and firingi) Policies and regulationsii) Posting a jobiii) Screening the applicant’s resumes

iv) The interview processd) Interfacing with management of partner companies

5) Ethicsa) Sociological decision makingb) Information ethics

i) Copyrightii) Piracyiii) Licensingiv) Monitoring organizations

c) Environmental issues

6) Statistical Quality Assurancea) No product is perfect

i) No two items can be identicalb) Normal probability distribution

i) Mean, median, modeii) Standard deviationiii) Creating a histogram

c) The purpose of SQAi) Monitor activityii) Prevent poor productioniii) Making changes

d) Control Chartsi) Attribute Chartsii) Variable Chartsiii) Setting 3σ limitsiv) Making a control chart

Unit 12: The Basics of Electricity and Electronic CircuitsDescription: Students learn the basics of electricity and electronic circuitry in preparation for a study of future technology in this career field. Time Frame: Days 129 - 135Evaluation: Daily grades

10 point written assignments Electrical concepts Series/parallel circuits Ac circuits Residential wiring concepts History of digital circuitry

25 point lab on using the digital multimeter25 point lab on soldering50 point quizEnd of nine weeks portfolio grade

Competency 47.1: Demonstrate an understanding of electrical fundamentalsCompetency 47.2: Demonstrate knowledge of operating the various types of equipment used

to test/measure DC circuits, AC circuits, solid-state devices, digital circuits, analog circuits, and microprocessors

Competency 47.3: Demonstrate proficiency in working with DC circuitsCompetency 47.4: Demonstrate proficiency in working with AC circuits

1) Electrical Circuitsa) Fundamentals of electricity

i) Conductor vs insulatorii) AC vs DCiii) United States vs Europeiv) Voltage, current, resistance, powerv) Ohm’s Lawvi) Using a digital mutimeter (LAB)

b) DC Circuitsi) Seriesii) Paralleliii) Series Parallel

c) AC Circuitsi) Capacitanceii) Inductanceiii) Root mean squareiv) Reactance

d) Soldering (LAB)e) Concepts of residential wiring

i) Service panelii) Work boxesiii) Receptacles and switchesiv) Home Run

2) Digital Circuitrya) The history of digital circuitry

i) Vacuum tubeii) Integrated circuit

(1) semiconductors(2) Transistor logic

iii) Amplifiersiv) Microprocessors

Unit 13: Emerging/Future Technology Description: Students will study the diverse and expanding changes in the technology of telecommunications. This study will examine trends, actual emerging changes, and future predictions.Time Frame: Days 136 - 155 of the school year (20)Evaluation: Daily Grades

Twelve 10 point written assignments Intelligent devices Broadband and bandwidth Gigbit Ethernet VPN Considerations VPN protocols VPN Security Electromagnetic waves and networking Wireless networking considerations Wireless network types VoIP concepts VoIP protocols VoIP solutions

Two 100 point tests (too much material for one test)

Competency 20.1: Demonstrate knowledge of basic network classifications and topologiesCompetency 21.1: Demonstrate knowledge of the basics of network architectureCompetency 21.4: Demonstrate knowledge of the basics of token bus, Fiber Distributed-Data

Interface (FDDI), and wireless LAN technologyCompetency 23.1: Demonstrate knowledge of basic telecommunications and the

interconnection of networksCompetency 23.3: Design WAN systemsCompetency 49.1: Demonstrate knowledge of transmission line applicationsCompetency 49.10: Demonstrate knowledge of telecommunications networks

1) Intelligent devicesa) Home Automationb) Intelligent applicancesc) Bluetoothd) Future of Internet use

2) Converging Networksa) Voice/data/video

i) What is voice over IP?ii) What is video over IP?iii) What will future networks look like?

3) Broadband and bandwidtha) Review of bandwidth and signalingb) Broadband technologies of today

i) Plain Old Telephone System (POTS)(1) Network design considerations

ii) T-Carriers(1) Network design considerations

iii) ISDN(1) Network design considerations

iv) Exterior routing protocols, media, and bandwidth(1) Frame Relay

(a) Network design considerations(2) SMDS

(a) Network design considerations

(3) ATM(a) Network design considerations

(i) Constant bit rate(ii) Variable bit rate(iii) Available bit rate(iv) Unspecified bit rate

v) xDSL(1) Network design considerations

(a) HDSL(b) ADSL(c) VDSL

vi) SONET(1) Network design considerations

(a) Path switched rings(b) Line switched rings

vii) Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing of fiber optics(1) Network design considerations

viii)Cable(1) Network design considerations

ix) Calculating the bandwidth required for video streaming

4) Gigabit Etherneta) Review of Ethernet standardsb) Gigabit Ethernet

i) Fiber Optics(1) 1000 base S(2) 1000 base L

ii) Copper(1) 1000 base CX

iii) Network Design Considerations(1) Cable length limits and standards(2) Updating legacy networks

5) Virtual Private Networksa) What is a VPN?

i) Entension of internal networkii) Extranet

b) VPN Considerationsi) Securityii) Availabilityiii) Dedicated bandwidth

c) Tunneling Protocolsi) Point to Point Tunneling protocol (PPTP)

(1) Using IPSEC with VPN Protocols(2) Client to LAN Tunnels(3) ISP to LAN Tunnels

ii) Layer 2 Forwarding Protcol (L2F)(1) Cisco’s use of PAP(2) L2F over Frame relay, Sonnet, and ATM

iii) Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP)(1) Using non IP based protocols

d) IPSEC Protocoli) Authenticationii) Encryption

e) Three Reasons to implement VPNi) Remote Access

ii) Extended Intranetiii) Extranet

f) VPN Modelsi) Service Provider to Service Providerii) Service Provider to Enterpriseiii) Enterprise to Enterprise

g) Encryptioni) Private Key

(1) Symmetric Encryption(a) Triple DES(b) IDEA(c) Blowfish(d) Cast

(2) Diffie-Hellman algorithmii) Public Key

(1) Rivest Shamir Adleman (RSA)h) User Authentication

i) PAPii) CHAPiii) RADIUS

6) Wireless Networksa) Review of signaling and modulationb) Electromagnetic waves

i) Electromagnetic spectrumii) Frequency allocationiii) Converting frequency to wavelengthiv) Introduction to radio wavesv) Introduction to Microwaves

c) 802.11i) Standardii) 802.11 Networking and the OSI Modeliii) Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance (MACA)

d) Multiplexingi) Frequency Divisionii) Time Divisioniii) Code Division

e) Spread Spectrum Radio Signalsi) Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrumii) Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum

f) Reasons to implement wireless networkingi) Mobile IPii) Connectivity issuesiii) Fast reconstruction or backupiv) Moving the networkv) expansion

g) Wireless Network Considerationsi) Installationii) Management of Mobile IPiii) Securityiv) Compatibility

h) Types of Wireless networksi) Cellularii) Point to Pointiii) Wireless LANS

(1) Infrared LANS

(2) Peer to peer(3) Cellular

iv) Wireless WANS(1) Pocket radio(2) Cellular

(a) Cellular packets(b) Personal Communications Service

v) Satellite Networks

7) Voice Over IPa) Review of TCP/IP

i) Addressingii) Subnettingiii) Unicast/multicast/broadcast/anycast

b) Voice Fundamentalsi) Frequenciesii) Voiced/unvoiced/plosive sounds

c) Digitizing Voicei) Pulse Code Modulationii) Code Excited Linear Prediction (CELP)

d) Review of POTS and PBXe) VoIP Protocols

i) H.323(1) Terminals(2) Gateways(3) Gatekeepers(4) Multipoint Control Units

ii) IGMPiii) Real Time Protocol (RTP)

(1) Time Stamping(2) Sequence Numbering(3) Data Identification(4) Real Time Control Protocol (RTCP)(5) Resource Reservation Protocol (RSVP)

f) VoIP Solutionsi) Computer to computer communications

(1) Software solutionsii) Computer to telephone communications

(1) Internet Telephony Service Providersiii) VoIP Telephone Systems

(1) PBX to VoIP gateway(2) IP PBX(3) Telephony devices

(a) IP telephones(b) USB telephones

g) Internet Call Waitingi) Dedicated linesii) Software solutionsiii) Hardware solutions

h) Why use VoIPi) VoIP Business Solutions

i) E-Commerce Purchasingii) Call backiii) Electronic help desk

Unit 14: The Final Lab Project and Capstone PresentationsDescription: This lab-based unit pulls concepts together that have been learned during the program. The class will be given a business scenario to dissect and plan. Students will construct a laboratory simulated enterprise. Students will choose a team to participate on including Management, Cabling/Connectivity/Storage, Email, Intranet, Internet, E-Commerce, Telephony, Network Administration, Data Solutions, Server, and Security. Many of the activities of each team will overlap and force cooperation between teams. During this time, all seniors will present their capstone projects.Timeframe: Days 157 - 175 of the school yearEvaluations: Daily grades

200 point lab grade100 point Capstone Project gradeEnd of nine-weeks portfolio grade (100 points)Final Exam Grade

Competency 35.1: Manage information system project methodologiesCompetency 35.2: Define scope of work to achieve individual and group goalsCompetency 35.3: Develop time and activity plan to achieve objectivesCompetency 35.4: Manage work processes and proceduresCompetency 36.1: Apply communication skillsCompetency 36.2: Compose documentsCompetency 36.3: Demonstrate sensitivity in communicating with a diverse workforceCompetency 36.4: Deliver oral presentationsCompetency 36.5: Build interpersonal skills with individuals and other team membersCompetency 24.4: Perform network analysis, selection, and design

1) Network Design and Planninga) Addressing the needs of the enterprise

i) Video/Voice/Dataii) Choosing bandwidth optionsiii) Cablingiv) Departmental or other logical divisionsv) Software solutionsvi) Hardware Solutionsvii) Cost analysis

b) Writing a Network Proposalc) Making a formal network presentation

2) Implementation of the Approved Network Designa) Management team

i) Installing and configuring MS Project Management Serverb) Cabling/connectivity/storage teamc) Email team

i) Installing and configuring MS Exchange Serverd) Intranet Teame) Internet Teamf) E-Commerce Teamg) Telephony Teamh) Network Administration Team

i) SNMPii) Network Monitoring

i) Data Solutions Teami) Installing and configuring MS SQL Server

j) Server Teami) Creating the PDC serverii) Configuring ISA server

iii) Interfacing with other serversk) Network Security Team

3) Presentation of the Senior Capstone Project (includes students on internships)

Performance Measures/Student Assessment/Instructional Strategies

Warren County Career Center targets high performance measures and uses a variety of different ways to provide assistance to its students to achieve high level thinking skills, problem solving skills, and decision-making skills so that they can be successful in their chosen field of study. The Career Center strives to achieve high performance as measured by the Department of Education’s High Performance Measures. These are: 1) Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) Rate - 90%, 2) Positive Post-Program Placement - 90%, 3) Work Keys Assessment Results - 90%, 4) Ohio Career-Technical Career Assessment (OCTCA) Results - not available, 5) Career-Technical Student Organization (CTSO) - 95%, 6) Career-Technical Passport Rate - 100%, and 7) Student Attendance - 95%.

Assessments/Evaluations Observations Demonstrations Portfolios Standardized Tests Class Assignment Quizzes/Tests/Exams

Instructional Strategies Teacher-Directed & Student-Centered Activities Case Study Problem Solving Cooperative Learning Project-Based Learning Career-Based Learning (Internships/Shadowing/Placement) Community-Based Learning (CTSOs and Other) Exploratory Learning Independent Research Team Teaching

Content Specific Strategies Daily Grades: Students are assessed based on their participation, attitude, behavior, and

time on task. Laboratory Activities: Students are assessed based on their participation, time on task,

quality, and completion of the assigned activity. Instructional strategies include:o Teaming/cooperative learningo Exploratory research and applicationo Individual project work

Tests and Quizzes: Students are assessed regularly over the theory is taught. Tests are given on the computer using a variety of question formats such as: True/False, Essay, Multiple Choice, Matching, and Short Answer.

Written Assignments: Written assignments are give to reinforce discussion, research, and application.

o Laboratory reportso Worksheets for reinforcement of theoryo Research paperso Project documentation

Portfolio: Students are assessed every nine weeks on the care, quality, and completeness of their Information Technology Portfolio.

Projects: Students are assessed each year on the scope, quality, and effort on an IT project or competition. Accompanying an Oral Presentation is written documentation.

Job Shadowing: Students participating in a job shadowing experience must complete and submit the appropriate documentation in accordance to the Board approved Job Shadow Packet.

Internship: Students participating in an internship must complete and submit the appropriate documentation in accordance to the Board approved Internship Packet.

Project Based Learning: The senior class completes a project management project. Students are assessed on effort, role in the project, quality of work, and cooperative/cumulative effort. Additional projects may arise for any Information Technology course in on-campus or off-campus jobs approved by the Administration. Such projects must not deviate from the Scope and Sequence.

Introduction to Job Shadowing

Job shadowing is a work-based option where students learn about a career by “walking through” the workday as a shadow to a business/industry professional. The job shadowing work experience is a temporary, unpaid exposure to the workplace in an occupational area of interest to the student. Students witness firsthand the work environment, employability and occupational skills in practice, the value of professional training, and potential career options. Job shadowing is designed to increase career awareness, help model student behavior through example, and reinforce in the student the link between classroom learning and work requirements.

Job shadowing helps students accomplish the following:$ Gain information about possible future career interests$ Observe the daily routine of their adult host/mentor$ Observe the system of the host company or business$ Gain insight to the academic, technical, and personal skills required by a

particular occupation$ Gain an understanding of the connection between school and work$ Gain information to assist students in goal setting and educational planning$ Develop contacts for future opportunities

Additional work based opportunities may include:$ Class/group activities$ Internships$ Apprenticeships$ Conferences/workshops$ Volunteer activities

Student Profile Form

Name ___________________________

Address ___________________________

___________________________

Phone ___________________________

Age: ___________________________

Goals: What are your short term goals for school and work following graduation from Springboro High School?

What are your long term career goals?

Work Experience:List any jobs or volunteer work that you have done. Include dates.

School Activities:List all clubs, athletics, offices, and other school related activities in which you have participated as a high school student.

Honors and Awards:List any honors or awards you have received as a high school student for achievement, athletics, service, or community work.

Job Shadowing Goals:What do you hope to see, experience, and/or gain from your job shadowing experience?

Note: All Springboro High Information Technology Tech Prep students are studying a curriculum based upon A+ Certification objectives, Network + Certification Objectives, and CCNA Certification Objectives.

Job Shadow Host/Mentor Evaluation Form Company

Please give this form to the job shadow student or fax it to David Cairns at 748-3983

Student name ________________________________ Date __________________

Host/Mentor name ________________________________ Email __________________

Job title shadowed ________________________________

Thank you for participating in this job shadow experience. You have provided a very worthwhile opportunity for the students in our program. Because of outstanding business partners like Company, Springboro High IT students are able to see and experience their field of study in an exemplary work environment before they transition to college. Your feedback and comments below will be used to strengthen our program and our relationship with Company.

What would you suggest to improve future job shadow experiences with Springboro High Students?

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

Do you have other comments?

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

The student was on time. yesno

Comments:

The student was properly dressed and prepared. yesno

Comments:

Student behavior was appropriate. yes noComments:

Student asked appropriate questions and showed genuine interest. yesno

Comments:

I would be willing to host another Springboro High job shadow student. yesno

Comments:

Would you recommend this student for a summer internship? yes noComments:

Would you be interested in participating in any of the following activities?

Be a guest Speaker for Springboro IT Sophomore and Junior students? yesno

Mock Interview Springboro IT Seniors?yes no

Serve on the Springboro High IT Program’s Advisory Committee?yes no

Checklist for Job Shadow Students

Before:Read the entire job shadow packet and have any questions that arise answered.Confirm the date and time of the job shadow. Complete the student profile form and submit it to Mr. Cairns at least one week prior to the job shadow date.Complete necessary paperwork for a student work experience day from school.Dress for the job shadow experience is business-casual. Plan to wear khaki pants, a polo or button down shirt/blouse, leather shoes.Make sure you are well-groomed for the job shadow - do not wear excessive jewelry.Obtain the necessary directions for meeting your job shadow host/mentor. You will be required to sign in as a guest in the building four reception area.

During:Show up a minimum of five minutes early. Do not be late!Keep the following interpersonal skills in mind:

shake hands on introduction and departure maintain eye contact when speaking or being spoken to provide your host/mentor with your personal business card politely ask your host/mentor for a business card show enthusiasm be gracious to your host/mentor at all times

Be prepared to ask questions and take notesProvide your host/mentor with the evaluation form and explain that you can return the form or they can fax it to your teacherBe prepared to buy lunch.Thank your host/mentor at the end of the experience.

After:Complete and turn in your job shadow packet.Send your host/mentor a follow up/thank you email. Be sure to include specific events from the job shadow experience.Send Contact a thank you letter and deliver it via snail-mail. If you are interested in applying for an internship with Company, express it. Be sure to include the highlights of your day and the events that were memorable.Complete any assignments that you missed while job shadowing.

Note: Job shadow packets are due no later than one week following the job shadow experience. Students not expressing interest in writing to Contact will not be considered for an internship.

Thank You Letter GuideWrite your thank you email and letter the evening after the job shadow experience. Take time to reflect on your day. It is important to send your mail the following day.While writing your letter be sure to:

Type your text in a professional format Spell and grammar check

Begin your letter with a sentence that specifically thanks the recipient for donating their time to your education.

State specifics that you learned or enjoyed during the job shadow experience.Have someone proof your letter before mailing.Be sure to turn a copy of your letters in with your job shadow packet.

Sample Thank You Letter

Date

Recipient’s NameRecipient’s TitleCompanyAddressCity, State, Zip

Dear Recipient,

Thank you for providing the opportunity for me to job shadow at Company. The time you have devoted to my education has made a profound impression on me. I found Company to be a fascinating organization. The information you shared and the experience I had yesterday has given me a new perspective on the information technology field. I am excited about it. I hope to be considered for a summer internship with Company.

Yesterday ________________________________________________ impressed me the most. I also enjoyed _____________________________ and _____________________________. I know IT is such a broad area of study, but yesterday gave me insight that I would really like to focus on ____________________________ in my future education.

I never realized how important communication and problem solving skills would be in the work place. I returned to school today with a revitalized perspective of my academic classes.

Again, thank you for helping me to develop plans for my future. I will never forget my day at Company.

Sincerely,

Your NameYour AddressYour Email

A Thank You letter must be sent via email to the Host/Mentor that was shadowed. You may use this sample as a guide, but be sure to create your own personal content. Additionally, a Thank You letter must be submitted to Mr. Speary if you want to be considered for a summer internship with Company. Copies of these Thank You letters must be included with your job shadow paperwork to be turned in to Mr. Cairns.

Sample Job Shadow Questions for the Host/Mentor

What occupations and job titles exist within your department?

What type of education/training is required to work within your department?

What opportunities exist for the advancement of entry-level employees?

Is it possible for members of your department to work with or even be transferred to other departments?

How did you become interested in this type of work?

What kind of experience is required for this position?

What personality traits are important for this position?

Has the technology changed must in past years for this position? What changes do you think will occur in the future?

How many hours is a full time employee expected to work in this department? Can you work at home? Is flex scheduling an option?

Do you ever work on projects as a team member? Are you ever dependent on other people to do your job?

What are the salary ranges for this different levels in this field?

How are employees evaluated? How are raises earned?

What do you like best about your position? About Company?

Is there anything about your job that you would change?

How often do you use math, science, and communication skills in your work?

Do you hold a degree or professional IT certifications?

Which IT certifications do you feel are essential for entry level employees?

What job opportunities do you feel are available today in this field?

What major changes do you predict will occur in this career field in the next five to ten years?

What advise would you give me so that I could some day work in this career field?

Note: These are not questions to drill your host/mentor with. You will not turn in a list of questions and answers. You are responsible for turning in an essay about your experience with your host/mentor which summarizes all of the information you have gathered. Use these questions as a guide only. Ask questions of your own. Your interpersonal skills with your host/mentor will dictate your success in this job shadow experience. The quality of your essay will dictate your grade for IT class.

Student Job Shadow Follow-up Form

This form is to be completed and turned in with copies of your Thank You letters and your essay within one week following your job shadow day.

Student______________________________

Company Division Shadowed ____________________________________

Person(s) Shadowed ___________________________________

Date of Shadow _______________ Total Hours Shadowed _______________________

How would you rate this job shadow experience?

Fantastic Great Good OK

Why? ____________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________

If you were to job shadow again, what would you do differently?

If you could give advice to another student about job shadowing, what would it be?

Warren County Career CenterInternship Eligibility Requirements

Springboro High School’s Information Technology Tech Prep Program (ITTP) is a satellite program of the Warren County Career Center.

To be eligible for an internship, students will:

1. Hold official senior status with no credit deficiencies toward graduation2. Have passed all applicable proficiency tests3. Have a B average or higher with no D’s or F’s recorded during the first semester of the

senior year. This standard must be maintained throughout the internship.4. Have an attendance record of 95% during the first semester of the senior year. This

attendance record must be maintained during the internship.5. Have and maintain a good disciplinary record.6. Have a professional resume and Information Technology portfolio prepared for presentation

to the Mentor/Host.7. Provide the Mentor/Host with letters of recommendation from academic instructors, Mr.

Cairns, and/or guidance counselors upon request.8. Have reliable transportation and written permission to drive between the high school,

middle school, elementary schools, and administration building.

Student Internship Agreement Form

This internship agreement is between ___________________________________, a student of the Warren County Career Center and Springboro High School, and Company Name. This internship will be supervised by Title, Name, and coordinated by ITTP Instructor, Mr. David Cairns. The internship will hold to the following timeline:

Beginning Date _________________________ Ending Date ___________________________

As a student intern, I acknowledge that I have been given a unique opportunity to gain valuable professional experience. I have reviewed the attached Internship Learning Plan and feel confident that I will be able to fulfill the job duties described in a timely and professional manner. I acknowledge that this internship is to be considered an academic experience and that my performance will be evaluated based upon the following criteria:

My ability to perform in a professional manner , as indicated by my ability to arrive on time, my ability to meet deadlines, my ability to take initiative in learning, and my ability to interact with my mentor/supervisor and colleagues.

My skill development during the internship, as indicated by my ability to fulfill the learning plan goals.

The evaluations of my mentor/supervisor and career/technical instructor. A typed journal of the daily activities of the internship A typed paper to be completed within one week of the end of the internship describing the

internship experience, the professional development experienced, and the personal growth attained.

The completion of all required assignments.

Student Signature ______________________________ Date ____________

Parent/Guardian Signature ________________________________ Date_____________

Employer/Instructor Agreement

I agree to supervise __________________________________ as an intern for the Springboro Community Schools Technology Department. I acknowledge that this will be an academic experience as well as a professional experience for the intern, and agree to provide learning assistance and supervision throughout the internship. I certify that during the internship, this student will gain experience with the skills outlined in the attached Internship Learning Plan developed in conjunction with Information Technology Instructor, Mr. David Cairns. I agree to consult with both the intern and the Mr. Cairns before making any major changes to that plan.

Host Mentor Name _________________________________________Date _____________

As the instructor of the ITTP Program, I find the Technology Department of SCSD to be an acceptable environment to foster learning and professional development for my students. I have worked with Host/Mentor to develop an appropriate Learning Plan for this student. Based upon my interactions with this student and his/her previous performance in academic courses and in ITTP, I feel confident that this student will be able to successfully complete the goals for the internship as outlined in the learning plan.

Mr. David Cairns ____________________________________________Date _____________

As the Principal of Springboro High School, I authorize this student to participate in the internship program as outlined in the attached Learning Plan.

Dr. Ron Malone _____________________________________________Date _____________

As a guidance counselor of Springboro High School, I certify that this student has met the criteria required to participate in this internship.

Guidance Counselor __________________________________________Date _____________

As the Career Pathways Liaison for SCSD, I authorize this student to participate in the internship program as outlined in the attached Learning Plan.

Liaison ____________________________________________________Date _____________

Internship Employer Fact Sheet

The SCSD Technology Department can play a vital role in preparing students for future careers. When you commit time an resources to an internship for high school students, you are investing in the future of the Springboro Community and the economic well being of the nation.

Our goal in the Warren County Career Center Internship Program involves placing students in meaningful career-based learning experiences to complement their classroom/laboratory learning. The experiences relate to student interests within the ITTP Program.

DefinitionThe internship is a non-paid, structured learning experience during normal ITTP laboratory

hours. Specific dates, times, and student career-based assignments are agreed upon by the instructor, student intern, and the mentor/supervisor. At the discretion of the employer, interns may be paid for hours worked outside of the normal ITTP laboratory hours (after 2:15 PM and/or summer dates) at any rate deemed appropriate.

Goals of the ProgramOur objective is to provide students with opportunities for “first-hand” experience in a work

setting of a career of their interest. Internships vary somewhat, but during each experience, students should accomplish the following goals:

Work with mentors, supervisors, co-workers, and others to accomplish assigned tasks that contribute to the long and short-term goals of the host organization. All aspects of the internship (including dates, times, responsibilities, evaluations, etc) will be outlined in an approved Internship Learning Plan.

Apply basic skills and knowledge to “real world” business settings and learn new skills that are relevant to your individual organization.

Demonstrate a solid understanding of the basic skill outlined in the Internship Learning Plan. Reflect upon the internship in terms of post-secondary career options.

The Employer’s Role Work closely with the ITTP instructor throughout the length of the internship. This plays an

important role in the success orate of the student intern and also in the success of the program as a whole.

Designate a member of the organization to supervise the student during the internship. Conduct an orientation with the student intern. Work with the ITTP instructor to develop a job description and Learning Plan for the intern. Complete timely, periodic evaluations of the internship student. This item is critical because it

becomes part of the grading process for the ITTP instructor. These evaluations will be detailed in the Internship Learning Plan.

The Teacher’s Role The ITTP instructor will work closely with you throughout the internship process to help design

the Learning Plan and evaluate student progress. The ITTP instructor will prepare the students for interviews with an emphasis being given to the

resume and job application process. The ITTP instructor will contact you by phone, e-mail, fax or personal visit to monitor the

student and any potential problems during the internship. A minimum of one contact per week is preferred.

Time CommitmentInternships may last for different lengths of time as determined by the requirements of the ITTP

program instructor and the host/mentor.

The Application Process

The ITTP instructor will recommend students who are eligible to be placed as interns and forward resumes and IT portfolios to the host/mentor. Interviews will be scheduled by the host/mentor who will make decisions regarding the acceptance of students.

Internship RequirementsTo be eligible for an internship, students will:

1. Hold official senior status with no credit deficiencies toward graduation2. Have passed all applicable proficiency tests3. Have a B average or higher with no D’s or F’s recorded during the first semester of the senior

year. This standard must be maintained throughout the internship.4. Have an attendance record of 95% during the first semester of the senior year. This attendance

record must be maintained during the internship.5. Have and maintain a good disciplinary record.6. Have a professional resume and Information Technology portfolio prepared for presentation for

Host/Mentor.7. Provide Host/Mentor with letters of recommendation from academic instructors, Mr. Cairns,

and/or guidance counselors upon request.8. Have reliable transportation and written permission to drive between the high school, middle

school, elementary schools, and administration building.

Fact Sheet for Internship Parent(s)/Guardian(s)

The internship program is a joint effort of the Warren County Career Center and local employers. The intent is to help students explore career opportunities and post-secondary educational options. Student interns receive hands-on experience working side-by-side with experienced professionals and mentors.

What Student Interns DoStudent interns work closely with experienced employees in completing real job assignments.

They also get to observe employees in other aspects of the company’s operations. Interns become contributing members of a work site team.

Time CommitmentInternships may last for different lengths of time as determined by the ITTP program instructor

and the host/mentor. The time-line will be stated in the Internship Learning Plan.

Benefits for StudentsAs Interns, students will:

Interact with professionals at the company/business site Gain experience in an actual work setting Work as scheduled with an adult mentor/professional Get first-hand experience with materials and technology used by the company Develop the ability to work cooperatively with others Learn about career options Gain an understanding of the importance of education beyond high school in preparing for a

career Connect what they learn in high school to how it is used in the workplace Add focus to their plans for the years following graduation

Eligibility RequirementsTo be eligible to apply for an internship, students will:





and/or guidance counselors upon request.8. Have reliable transportation and written permission to drive between the high school, middle

school, elementary schools, and administration building.

The Application ProcessThe application process begins with the ITTP student. All ITTP students are required to

complete HTML based resumes and IT Portfolios. The ITTP instructor makes students aware of internship opportunities including competitive internships offered through the Greater Dayton IT Alliance, our summer internship program with LexisNexis, and our co-op internship program with Springboro Community School District. All eligible senior ITTP students have the opportunity to submit their resume and portfolio to the company(s) of their choice through the ITTP instructor. The host/mentor then screens resumes and calls selected students for interviews. The ITTP instructor will assist the student with the application process by proofing resumes and portfolios and preparing students for the interviews.

Responsibilities of the Parent/GuardianPrior to the Internship:

Review the application process to make sure you understand the requirements. Ensure that your student meets the eligibility requirements for the Internship Program. Discuss the internship with your student, the responsibilities involved, and his/her career goals. Proof your student’s resume and portfolio and make suggestions.

After Your Student is accepted as an Intern: Meet with the ITTP instructor and/or host/mentor to discuss the internship. Track your student’s progress by having periodic discussions about the internship’s value and

impact.

AttendanceAttendance at the internship site is critical. Any unexcused absence or failure to notify the

host/mentor of an absence will end the internship opportunity. It is the responsibility of the student to inform both the ITTP instructor and the host/mentor of the reason for the absence.

TransportationParents will have full responsibility for arranging transportation to and from the internship site.

Please Note: Students are subject to probation or removal from the Internship Program if guidelines/requirements are not maintained during the internship.

Fact Sheet for Student Interns

The Warren County Career Center has teamed up with local employers to offer a special work based learning opportunity. As an intern, you will explore an exciting career while doing real work in the Information Technology Field.

What You Will DoWhen a company selects you as an intern, you will be assigned to a position working closely

with an experienced professional who will be your mentor. You may learn the company from the ground up by observing employees on the job. You might rotate through the company to learn how various departments do business or you might work with one employee in depth to learn a particular skill. You will become a contributing member of a team as you carry out work assignments under the supervision of a mentor.

In addition to you job responsibilities, you will be required to complete assignments designed by your ITTP instructor to help connect schoolwork to you experiences at the learning site.

Time CommitmentThe internship will last a specific length of time as determined by the ITTP instructors and the

host/mentor and described in the Internship Learning Plan.

TransportationStudents/Parents will be responsible for providing all transportation to and from the internship

site.

School CreditCredit for the Internship Program will be incorporated into your ITTP Program credit. Regularly

scheduled evaluations by the ITTP instructor will be used to determine progress. A written journal and final report will also be used to determine your ITTP grade during the internship period.

Benefits to the StudentAs an intern you will:

Interact with professionals and develop contacts Gain experience in an actual career setting Work daily with an adult mentor Learn about career and advanced/post secondary education options Get first-hand exposure to materials and equipment used in business and industry Learn new technical skills Learn how academic coursework is used in the workplace Use the technical skills you have learned in school Develop self-confidence about you ability to succeed

Eligibility RequirementsTo be eligible to apply for an internship, students will:





and/or guidance counselors upon request.

8. Have reliable transportation and written permission to drive between the high school, middle school, elementary schools, and administration building.

AttendanceStudents will not go to their internship assignment if he/she is absent from school for any

academic classes. It is the responsibility of the student to inform both the ITTP instructor and his/her mentor of the reason for the absence. Any violation of this rule may end the internship.

DocumentsAny documentation, written assignments, or evaluations must be submitted to the ITTP

instructor as required. This paperwork will be specified in the Internship Learning Plan. Negligence in following this rule may end the internship.

Please Note: Students are subject to probation or removal from the Internship Program if guidelines/requirements are not maintained during the internship.

Internship Learning PlanInformation Technology Tech Prep

Warren County Career Center

Company NameHost Mentor NamePhone: Fax: Email:

Student:Student email:Student Internship Title:Instructor: Mr. David CairnsInstructor email: [email protected]

Internship Description:

Core ITAC represents what individuals need to now and be able to do to be successful in further education, in a career, and in life. The areas that must be covered in this plan are:

Solving problems and thinking skillfully Planning and managing a career Working responsibly Applying technology Managing resources Communicating Effectively

Tasks Students Will Perform:

Skills Required

Work Processes, Technology, and Equipment that Student will Observe and Use

Safety PrecautionsStudents are required to have an emergency medical form on file in the district office. Students must wear safety glasses when installing network drops and/or using power tools. Students must observe proper grounding when working with power supplies and discharge capacitors before working on monitors.

Dress Code and Behavior ExpectationsStudents may wear jeans or khaki pants with no holes, a polo or button down shirt, and rubber soled shoes (including clean tennis shoes). Appropriate dress is mandatory and students not following these guidelines will be removed from the internship program.

Technical and Other Related Skills to be Developed during the Internship

How will the Student be Evaluated?Students are required to submit a journal to the Information Technology Instructor on the Monday following the week worked. The attached weekly summary sheet must be used for this journal. The weekly time sheet must be submitted to the Instructor on the Monday following the week worked. The Mentor/Supervisor must complete the attached Employer’s Evaluation form every three weeks of the internship and review it with the student. The Employer’s Evaluation form must be submitted to the Instructor. The Instructor, a Career Center Pathways Coordinator, or an SHS guidance counselor must perform a site visit every three weeks and complete the attached Site Visit Report. The Site Visit Report must be submitted to the Instructor.

Internship ScheduleDates:

Student InternshipWeekly Summary

To: Mr. Cairns

From:

Date:

In relation to my personal internship goals and the tasks I have been assigned, I accomplished the following activities this week:

In relation to my personal internship goals and the tasks I have been assigned, I hope to accomplish the following activities next week:

I need assistance with the following questions or topics to be successful in my internship next week:

Note: This report is to be turned in to Mr. Cairns on the Monday following the week worked.

Weekly Internship Time Report

Name:

Week of (date):

Springboro Community School District

Day of WeekDateTime InTime OutTotal HoursSundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday

Total Hours for the Week:

Signature of the Mentor: _______________________________________________

Note: This report is to be turned in to Mr. Cairns on the Monday following the week worked.

Employer’s Evaluation

Intern:

Work Period:

Springboro Community Schools

Instructions: The immediate supervisor should evaluate the student objectively, comparing him/her with other students of comparable academic level, with other personnel assigned the same or similarly classified jobs or with individual standards. Remarks and additional comments are helpful.

Willingness To Learn ___ Learned work exceptionally well ___ Learned work readily ___ Average understanding of work ___ Somewhat slow to learn ___ Very slow to learn Initiative ___ Proceeds well on his/her own ___ Works independently at times ___ Does all assigned work ___ Must be pushed frequently ___ Does not complete workDependability ___ Completely dependable ___ Above average dependability ___ Usually dependable ___ Sometimes careless or neglectful ___ UnreliableWork Attitude ___ Outstanding enthusiasm ___ Very interested and industrious ___ Average interest and diligence ___ Somewhat indifferent ___ Definitely not interested Judgment ___ Very mature judgment ___ Above average decision making ___ Usually makes right decision ___ Often uses poor judgment ___ Consistently uses poor judgmentInterpersonal Skills ___ Exceptionally well accepted ___ Works well with others ___ Gets along satisfactorily ___ Has difficulty working with others ___ Works very poorly with othersMaturity-Poise ___ Very confident and poised ___ Has good self assurance ___ Average Maturity and poise ___ Seldom displays maturity ___ Timid Quality of Work ___ Excellent ___ Very good ___ Average ___ Below Average ___ Very PoorQuantity of Work ___ Unusually high output ___ Above average output ___ Normal work output ___ Below average output ___ Low output - slowAttendance ___ Regular ___ IrregularPunctuality ___ Regular ___ IrregularOverall Performance ___Outstanding ___ Very Good ___ Average ___ Marginal ___ Unsatisfactory The student’s outstanding personal qualities are:

The student needs to improve the following qualities:

This report has been discussed with the student: yes ______ no ______

Warren County Career CenterStudent InternshipSite Visit Report

Student _________________________________________ Date of visit _________________________

Information Technology Tech Prep at Springboro High School

Mentor:

Length of visit: __________________

Purpose of Visit:

_____ Student observation _____ Student Evaluation _____ Problem Solving

_____ Counseling _____Other (explain)

____________________________________________________________________________________

Comments: Record observations, any actions to be taken and recommendations. Identify specific strengths and needed improvement.

____________________________________________ ______________________________ Signature Date

Foundations in Computer Information SystemsCourse Syllabus

Unit 1: Using the Internet and the Intranet, Days 1 - 9Two 10 point written assignments:

MSDN Student User Agreement Form/SHS Internet Agreement Form Email the teacher with notes attached

Quiz on Internet Research Capability (competency Based)

Unit 2: Using Microsoft Office as a Tool, Days 10 - 24Thirteen 10- point written assignments:

Client database report Retail database report Employee database report Business Cards Brochure Letterhead paper Address Labels Form Letters Service report forms Payroll spreadsheet Service invoice Retail invoice Powerpoint printout

Quiz: Presentation to the class

Unit 3: Exploring Careers in Computer Information Systems, Days 25 - 29Four ten point written assignment grades on the job title research (one for each concentration area)One 25 point written assignment on the job title of interest paper

Unit 4: Introduction to Still-Image Graphic Design, Days 30 - 38Three 10-point written assignments:

Worksheet on file formats, and features/interfaces of cameras and scanners Before and after picture assignment for Photoshop Coloring Assignment for Photoshop

One 25-point paper summarizing research and work in Graphic Design End of nine weeks Portfolio Grade (100 points)

Unit 5: Web Page Design, Days 43 - 62Six 10-point written assignments:

Finished page of HTML tag examples Multi-table project Frames project Forms project Stylesheet Research paper on other software packages, Internet resources, and Server Side

ConsiderationsFour 25-point Project Assignments

Splash page Resume Portfolio FTP and debugging

Unit 6: Motion Picture, Days 63 - 77Three 10-point written assignments:

Merge audio files project Worksheet on video resolution and codecs Exam Review WorksheetOne 100 point video editing projectEnd of nine week’s Portfolio grade (100 pts)

Unit 7: Java, Days 83 - 86Twenty 10-point written assignments:

Hello world program Hello world applet Getting Started Review Questions Getting Started exercise 1 Getting Started exercise 2 Getting Started exercise 3 Getting Started exercise 4 Getting Started exercise 5 Object Oriented Language Review Questions Object Oriented Language Exercise Variables Review Questions Variables Exercise Operators Review Questions Operators Exercise 1 Operators Exercise 2 Operators Exercise 3 Expressions, Statements, and Blocks Review Questions Expressions, Statements, and Blocks Exercise Control Flow Review Questions Control Flow Exercise

Unit 8: Independent Study: The Sophomore ProjectEnd of nine week’s Portfolio grade (100 pts)Note: The presentation of the project will count as a 100 point test grade during the fourth nine weeks.

Unit 9: Computer Hardware and Building a Benchtop PCEight 10-point written assignment grades:

Worksheet on motherboards, processors, and ram Worksheet on electricity and power supplies Worksheet on video cards, monitors, and input devices Worksheet on Disk Drives Worksheet on the Boot Cycle Worksheet on Network Cards and Sound Cards Worksheet on laser printers Pricing a new “dream” PC for under $1200

One 75 point grade for getting the computer running.A 100-point test on computer hardware

Unit 10: Windows 9x and NT Operating SystemsTwo ten-point written assignment grades:

Worksheet on Windows 9.x Worksheet on Windows NT

Two 25 point grades for installing and configuring each operating system75 point quiz on Windows 9x and Windows NT

Unit 11: Review, Summary, and Project PresentationsOne ten-point written assignment grades:

Exam Review WorksheetOne 100-point grade for the project presentationOne 100-point grade for the version of the project turned inEnd of nine week’s Portfolio grade (100 pts)

Fundamentals of NetworkingCourse Syllabus

Unit 1: Introduction to Network Theory, Days 1 - 8Five 10 point written assignments:

Worksheet on Ways to Share Information Worksheet on Types of Networks Worksheet on Network Topology Worksheet on Connectivity Devices Worksheet on The OSI Model

100 point Test

Unit 2: The Physical Layer and Cabling, Days 9 - 2510-point written assignments:

Cabling and data transmission Coaxial cable Twisted pair cable Fiber optic cable Serial cabling Structured cabling Network design (Visio)

A 100 point lab on cabling termination and wiringA 100 point test

Unit 3: The Physical Layer and Connectivity, Days 26 - 32Four 10-point written assignments:

Worksheet on signaling Worksheet on number base conversions Worksheet on nics and Windows configuration Worksheet on connectivity devices

25 point lab: Installing and Configuring a Nic25 point lab: Configuring and Analyzing a Hubbed Network 100 point test

Unit 4: Networking Standards and Ethernet, Days 32 - 4010-Point written assignments:

Worksheets on standards Paper timeline on history of Ethernet and Internet Ethernet topology and design Worksheet on other architectures

50 point lab: Capturing and Examining Packets on a Hubbed Network100 point test End of nine weeks portfolio grade (100 points)

Unit 5: Network Operating Systems (NOS), Days 46 - 57Two 10-point written assignments

Worksheet on properties of NOS Worksheet on non-Microsoft NOS

100 point LAB on the installation and configuration of Windows NT 4 Server50 point Quiz over NOS

Unit 6: OSI Layer 2 - The Data Link Layer and the LAN, Days 58 - 77Six 10 point written assignments:

Worksheet on OSI layer 2

Worksheet on switches and switch architecture Worksheet on switch methodology Worksheet on Bridge theory Worksheet on Spanning Tree Protocol Worksheet on VLANs

25 point lab on Ethereal - Capturing Packets on a Switched Network100 point lab - Benchmark testing managed switches (all duplex modes and speeds)25 point lab - Spanning Tree Protocol25 point lab - Visio and LAN design50 point lab - Configuring VLANS100 point test on Layer 2 Concepts, Protocols and Devices

Unit 7: Wide Area Networks, Days 78 - 86Seven 10-point written assignments

Worksheet on PSTN media and connectivity Worksheet on PBX Worksheet on signaling Worksheet on DTE/DCE Worksheet on WAN media Worksheet on WAN connectivity Worksheet on WAN considerations

100 point test End of 9-weeks portfolio grade (100 points)End of Semester Midterm Exam (20% of final semester grade)

Unit 8: OSI Layers 3 and 4 - The Network Layer and the Transport Layer, Days 91 - 100Five 10-point written assignments:

Worksheet on The Network Layer Worksheet on WAN frames and protocols Worksheet on the Transport Layer Worksheet on digital logic gates and truth tables Worksheet on classfull IP addressing

25 point paper on the history of TCP/IP and the Internet100 point Test

Unit 9: Independent Study: The Junior Project, Days 101 - 115Note: The presentation of the project will count as a 100 point test grade during the fourth nine

weeks. The written paper about this unit will count as a 25 point grade during the fourth nine weeks.

Unit 10: TCP/IP and Subnetting, Days 116 - 130Eight 10-point written assignments

Classful IP addressingBorrowing ones for the NETIDIdentifying the subnet typeCalculating the subnet range valueSubnetwork design considerationsTCP/IP Stack ModelTCP/IP protocols and portsTCP/IP utilities

25 point written assignment: Case study of all possible subnets 50 point written assignment: Mapping SubnetworksTwo 25-point Vision projects on subnetwork design25 point research paper on IP version 6Two 100 point tests (this is too much content not to break up)End of nine weeks portfolio grade (100 points)

Unit 11: Introduction to Routing, Days 136 - 160Six 10-point written Assignments

ICS and NAT Router Logic and routing table fields Router metrics Algorithms and logical grouping with routers Static Routing and RIP Broadband Firewalls

50 point LAB on building a router25 point LAB on Broadband router configuration100 point rotational lab on programming each router 100 point group lab (entire class working together) to interconnect routers100 point test

Unit 12: Firewalls and Network Security, Days 161 - 170Written Assignments:

Types of firewalls Research: names brands of free and inexpensive proxy servers Types of virus checkers Harmful code and how to eliminate it Network security considerations

25 point lab - installing and configuring Proxy 225 point lab - installing and configuring Win XP Firewall50 point lab - network design with firewalls and internet access25 point lab - configuring a virus checker50 point paper on network security100 point test

Unit 13: Review, Summary, and Project Presentations, Days 171 - 176One ten-point written assignment grade:

Exam Review Worksheet100-point grade for the project presentation25 point grade for the paper about the projectEnd of nine week’s Portfolio grade (100 pts)

Advanced NetworkingCourse Syllabus

Unit 1: Review of LAN/WAN Concepts and TCP/IP, Days 1 - 11Seven 10-point written assignments:

LAN Concepts LAN Design WAN Concepts WAN Design Routing Concepts Subnetting OSI Model

100 point test

Unit 2: Simple Network Management Protocol, Days 12 - 23One 10-point written assignments25 point lab on SNMP utilities100 point rotational lab on proprietary SNMP programs50 point test on Simple Network Management

Unit 3: Link-State Routing: Dynamic Routing with OSPF, Days 24 - 29One 10-point written assignment100 point lab50 point quiz on OSPF

Unit 4: Windows 2000 Server, Days 30 - 45Four 10 point written assignments:

Windows 2000 server preparation Active directory Security and other services Monitoring

100 point lab for installation and configuration50 point quizEnd of nine weeks portfolio grade (100 points)

Unit 5: Routing Projects, Days 46 - 7550 point lab grade for each of 10 completed projects

Unit 6: Independent Study: Preparing for Careers in Information Technology, Days 76 - 80One 10-point written assignment: plans for the capstone projectResume grade (50 points - to be submitted to internship sponsors)

Unit 7: The Cisco IOS, Days 81 - 88Five 10-point written assignments:

Levels and passwords Command line abbviations Help screens The show command Configuration tasks

50 point quizEnd of nine weeks portfolio grade (100 points)Midterm exam

Unit 8: InterDomain Routing: Routing with Border Gateway Protocol, Days 91 - 9750 point lab

Unit 9: Routing with Exterior Routing Protocols, Days 103 - 108100 point lab grade

Unit 11: The Business of Information Technology, Days 109 - 128Eight 10-point written assignments:

Basic business concepts Customer database Customer service forms Payroll Budget Management Histogram Control charts

100 point test

Unit 12: The Basics of Electricity and Electronic Circuits, Days 129 - 13510 point written assignments

Electrical concepts Series/parallel circuits Ac circuits Residential wiring concepts History of digital circuitry

25 point lab on using the digital multimeter25 point lab on soldering50 point quizEnd of nine weeks portfolio grade

Unit 13: Emerging/Future Technology, Days 136 - 155Twelve 10 point written assignments

Intelligent devices Broadband and bandwidth Gigbit Ethernet VPN Considerations VPN protocols VPN Security Electromagnetic waves and networking Wireless networking considerations Wireless network types VoIP concepts VoIP protocols VoIP solutions

Two 100 point tests (too much material for one test)

Unit 14: The Final Lab Project and Capstone Presentations, Days 157 - 175200 point lab grade100 point Capstone Project gradeEnd of nine-weeks portfolio grade (100 points)Final Exam Grade

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