Title: Syllabus
Course: WILLIS MC - ITNW1313

ITNW-1313_Syllabus_FALL_2017.docx

Name of Instructor: | Donnie Willis
Campus/Office Location: | Corinth Campus Room 255
Telephone Number: | 940 498-6382
E-mail Address: | drwillis@nctc.edu

Name of Chair/Coordinator: | Judy Archer
Office Location: | Corinth Campus, Room 232
Telephone Number: | 940 498 6292
E-mail Address: | jarcher@nctc.edu

REQUIRED OR RECOMMENDED COURSE MATERIALS

Required: Internet access to www.elithecomputerguy.com

Recommended Textbook(s):

Virtualization Essentials

- Author(s) : Matthew Portnoy
- Publisher : Sybex
- Copyright year : © 2016
- Edition : 2nd
- Print ISBN : 9781119267720, 1119267722
- eText ISBN : 9781119267737, 1119267730

Optional Supplies

1 – 8Gb memory stick / USB thumb drive (Optional)

1 – Notebook

COURSE REQUIREMENTS, EVALUATION METHODS AND GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements | Graded Course Elements | Percentage or Points Values
20 | Lab Projects | 50%
30 | Class / Online Participation / Discussions | 20%
3 | Tests / Projects | 20%
1 | Final Exam | 10%

GRADING POLICY:

Letter grades for this course will be assigned in accordance with NCTC standard grading policy.

A    90%-100%        D   60%-69%

B   80%-89%            F  0-59%

C   70%-79%

INSTITUTIONAL LEARNING GOALS

o              A quality general education curriculum in all associate degree programs.

o              Quality freshman and sophomore level courses in arts and sciences which parallel the lower division offerings of four-year colleges and universities.

x             Quality technical programs leading directly to careers in semi-skilled and skilled occupations, and quality technical education programs up to two years in length leading to certificates and associate degrees.

o              Quality programs and services in support of adult literacy and basic skills development as a mean of workforce enhancement and expanding access to higher education.

PROGRAM PURPOSE STATEMENT

NCTC seeks to implement its goal of providing quality technical programs leading directly to careers in semi-skilled and skilled occupations, and quality technical education programs up to two years in length leading to certificates and associate degrees by offering a coherent sequence of courses with appropriate breadth and depth to prepare students for success in the workforce.

DEPARTMENTAL PURPOSE STATEMENT

The purpose of the Computer Information Technology Department is to prepare students for successful entry level careers in the IT or networking industry, and/or prepare students for success in pursuing higher education in the Computer Information System and Networking fields.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

Students will learn to Install and configure virtual machine managers; create and network virtual machines and set priorities for accessing resources; move and clone virtual machines; and ensure high availability for applications within virtual machines across sever Operating systems and hypervisors.

Last day to Withdraw | The last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is November 9, 2017.
Student Rights & Responsibilities | NCTC Board policy FLB (Local) Student Rights and Responsibilities states that each student shall be charged with notice and knowledge of the contents and provisions of the rules and regulations concerning student conduct. These rules and regulations are published in the Student Handbook published in conjunction with the College Catalog. All students shall obey the law, show respect for properly constituted authority, and observe correct standards of conduct.
Scholastic Integrity | Scholastic dishonesty shall constitute a violation of college rules and regulations and is punishable as prescribed by Board policies. Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but not be limited to cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion.
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
ACCESS (Disability Support) | The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability.  A disability is anything that can interfere with learning, such as a learning disability, psychological challenge, physical illness or injury. Accommodations may include extra time on tests, tests in a distraction reduced environment, volunteer note taker in class, etc. On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 in the Administration (100) Building or call 940-668-4209.  Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209 to arrange for an intake appointment with OSD. North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112).
Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Veterans Services | The Financial Aid Office is responsible for administering a variety of programs for students who need assistance in financing their education. The first step for financial aid is to complete a FAFSA. For more information, please visit your nearest Financial Aid Office (Links to an external site.).