IST 290 - Special Topics in Information Sciences

Class: 3 Credits: 3
This course covers special topics in information sciences technologies.

Prerequisite(s): Take IST 204 with a minimum grade of “C”.

Course Topics:

Preparation for CCNA certification test

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:

Notebook for study notes
CCNA preparation software

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Implement and operate a network consisting of PCs, routers and switches.
Troubleshoot networks.
Describe network terminology.
Configure Routing protocols and concepts.
Describe WAN technologies.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Academic Misconduct
Add/Drop period
Appeals Process
Class Attendance
Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
Classroom Conduct/Expectations
Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Withdrawal Policy

Official Course Syllabus
2020-2021