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Course Policies

Class Policies:

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Prerequisite Skills:

Before taking this course, students should have a basic understanding of computers, including the following skills:

Turning on a computer and using a mouse and keyboard.

Using basic productivity software including word processing applications.

Saving files created by common applications.

Browsing the Internet and using an e-mail client.

Required Course Materials & Technology:

All Network Systems Technology classes require students to have access to adequate computer resources to complete coursework. On campus labs are provided which are sufficient to complete all course work. As a student it is your responsibility to ensure you have adequate resources to complete course requirements, or allocate time to work in on campus labs during posts lab times.

A computer with high speed internet access, microphone, and web camera.

For online courses, we recommend a USB Headphone & microphone.

We recommend that your system has the minimum specifications found at http://www.testout.com/home/support/product-faqs.

Digital camera – the digital camera on your cell phone will work just fine.

Video camera with audio – the video camera on a cell phone, tablet, or laptop will be sufficient for this course.

Headphones for listening to course videos in class. When working in on campus labs, you will need to bring your own headphones.

Office or other word processing/spreadsheet/presentation software may be required to complete assignments. Microsoft Office 365 can be purchased for $79.99. Open office may be downloaded for free at openoffice.org.

External storage may be needed to store class projects when working in K-bldg. labs. For this purpose, we recommend all students have a 32+ GB external USB drive or USB flash drive.

Policies on Missed Exams and Late Work:

All assignments must be submitted on time. If your assignment is submitted on time, you may resubmit at any time (up until the final day of classes) for regrading if you wish to improve your overall score on the assignment. No regrading submissions will be accepted during final exam week. Assignments that were not submitted by the original due date will be assigned a "0" and will not be accepted for regrading.

Unless otherwise noted, all homework assignments will be submitted using either .pdf or .jpg file formats. Assignments submitted in other formats (ex. .docx) will receive a zero (0) grade.

The certification exam or on-campus final exam is required to pass the course. Please check the course schedule for the date and time of the final exam. For Open Campus courses, the final exam date & time will be posted on the Canvas class calendar.

All TestOut exams and simulations must be completed to 100% accuracy, before assignment submission, to receive credit for the assignment. PC Pro Domains and Practice tests will be recorded as the highest grade submitted. You may complete TestOut items as many times as needed to achieve a 100% mastery score.

Grading Scale and Standards:

A: 90–100

B+: 85–89

B: 80 – 84

C+: 75 – 79

C: 70 – 74

D+: 65 – 69

D: 60 – 64

F: Below 60

Department Policies:

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Attendance Requirements:

Class participation is required. Your class participation grade will be a combination of in class (on campus or online) class sessions and online class discussion. Students are required to attend the first week orientation class and the final exam on campus. Open Campus courses will include an online orientation session.

All other scheduled course periods are optional instructor led labs. Instructors may offer a blend of supplementary instruction, question and answer, and open lab time. Students may utilize this time to work on TestOut assignments, hands-on assignments, or seek additional assistance from their instructor or classmates on understanding course material. Students attending scheduled on campus or online class sessions will receive credit towards their class participation grade. Students not participating in scheduled course periods will need to participate more actively in online class discussions to achieve the full class participation grade.

Time Commitment:

When taking a college level course you should expect to spend two to three hours per credit hour outside of class on homework, reading and studying. This includes attending open lab to work on class assignments. Use the following chart as a guide for expected time allocation. Note: this formula is based on a 15 week semester, for 6 week summer semesters you must multiply the weekly commitment by 2.5.

Class Load | Study Time
3 credit class | 6 - 9 hours per week (Total 9-12 hours)
3 credit on-line class | 9 - 12 hours total per week
12 credit full load schedule | 36 - 48 hours per week

Lab Requirement:

All networking classes include lab assignments, which, may need to be completed during networking open lab hours.

You should plan on 2-3 hours per week of lab time for each three credit hour class. When registering for networking classes you are making a commitment you will arrange your schedule so that you can attend lab to complete assignments. Regular Open Lab attendance is just as important as regular classroom attendance, and is part of your scheduled course. The current lab schedule is posted at http://home.ite.sfcollege.edu/hours.php.

Friday lab hours were designed to accommodate our traditional daytime students. Daytime classes are scheduled for M/W or T/H with no scheduled Friday class meetings. This ensures there are no conflicting classes and you can work uninterrupted in lab. Friday is considered a class day and a regular part of your class schedule; it is NOT a free day off. Afternoon and Sunday hours are scheduled to accommodate both our daytime, and our nighttime students. Please arrange your schedule so that you can attend open lab hours as needed to be successful in your course.

Student Lab Use Policy:

The student labs are provided so that our students can have hands-on access to the technologies they are learning in their classes. It is very expensive to maintain these labs. It is your responsibility to ensure that these labs stay in top condition so that they provide the best learning environment possible. When working in lab, please respect other students, and the equipment, software and tools that have been provided to you. Treat them as if they were your own (they are!). Clean up after yourself. Return all supplies and equipment to their proper locations when you are finished with them. Leave your workspace and your equipment so that the next student will have a positive learning experience. If you experience any problems that need to be repaired, please notify our technical support staff and/or your instructor. You can notify the technical support staff by completing the on-line problem report.

As part of this course, you may be provided with accounts to give you access to lab resources and software. These accounts are for authorized student use only. It is your responsibility to protect your accounts from unauthorized access, and to use these accounts for completing class assignments and learning the material presented in your courses. If you share your accounts with anyone, you can expect to have your account closed and lose your privilege to access the student lab environments. When using the lab and lab resources follow courteous and ethical practices and do not knowingly do anything that would alter another student’s work or jeopardize the integrity of the lab's operation.

By agreeing to the course syllabus, you are acknowledging you have received, reviewed and agree to the student lab use policy.

College Policies:

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Important Dates

See the SFC calendar for campus wide dates. Students must be aware of the withdrawal dates, available at http://www.sfcollege.edu/records/

Cell Phone Use Policy

Given the disruptive potential posed by cell phones, students are required to keep cell phones off during class lectures. Use of cell phones during lab exercises are permissible, but please consider those around you.

Children in the Classroom

Children represent a disruptive element for the classroom. They also increase the risk of accidents occurring in the lab. For those reasons, children should not be brought to either the classroom or the laboratory.

Academic Honesty: Plagiarism And Cheating

Academic honesty is expected, and the instructor reserves the right to respond to cheating, plagiarizing, or other forms of unethical behavior with penalties up to and including removal from the class and/or failure in the course. The instructor also reserves the right to make necessary adjustments to the syllabus.

Academic Ethics and Confidentiality

It is the responsibility of everyone engaged in the learning experience to respect the rights and feelings of their fellow learners. Information gathered in the classroom and from on-line discussions and exercises is to be considered confidential. At the same time, students must recognize that the instructor and the College cannot guarantee the confidentiality of what the student may choose to disclose. Students must use their own discretion when engaging in classroom discussion.

Classroom Behavior

Instructors have the responsibility to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior appropriate to the discipline and method of teaching. Students may not engage in any activity which the instructor deems disruptive or counterproductive to the goals of the class. Students are required to keep cell phones off during class lectures, unless there is permission in advance from the instructor. Instructors have the right to remove offending students from class. Repetition of the offense may result in expulsion from the course. Students are expected to be courteous to others and that includes coming to class on time.

Student Rights and Responsibilities

The purpose of this document is to provide students with a general overview of both their rights and responsibilities as members of the Santa Fe College community. For a complete list of students’ rights and responsibilities go to:

http://www.sfcollege.edu/studentaffairs/index.php?section=policies/student_rights

College Academic Integrity

The very nature of higher education requires that students adhere to accepted standards of academic integrity. Therefore, SF has adopted a Code of Student Conduct that outlines general guidelines. Students are encouraged to discuss issues related to academic integrity with instructors. For more information go to http://dept.sfcollege.edu/rules/content/media/PDF/Rule_7/7_23.pdf
It is YOUR responsibility to read and abide by the SF Code of Student Conduct that outlines general guidelines pertaining to academic integrity. This can be
found at the following site: http://dept.sfcollege.edu/rules/content/media/PDF/Rule_7/7_23.pdf

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
If you are a student with a disability: In compliance with Santa Fe College policy and equal access laws, I am available to discuss appropriate academic accommodations that you may require as a student with a disability. Requests for academic accommodations need to be made during the first week of the semester (except for unusual circumstances) so arrangements can be made. You must be registered with Disabilities Resource Center (DRC) in S-229 for disability verification and determination of reasonable academic accommodations. For more information, see http://www.sfcollege.edu/student/drc/index.php?section=faculty_resources/rights_responsibilities

Discrimination/Harassment Policy
SF prohibits any form of discrimination or sexual harassment among students, faculty and staff. For further information, refer to College Rule 2.8 at http://dept.sfcollege.edu/rules/content/media/PDF/Rule_2/2_8.pdf

Student Rights & Responsibilities

The purpose of this document is to provide students with a general overview of both their rights and responsibilities as members of the Santa Fe College community. For a complete list of students’ rights and responsibilities go to http://www.sfcollege.edu/studentaffairs/index.php?section=policies/student_rights