ITSM 1243 Networking Technologies Syllabus H01 Spring 2026

Course Policies

• Attendance Policy
  • Attendance is MANDATORY
  • If a class/lab session must be missed, arrangements must be made prior to the absence.
  • If an absence is not planned, a valid excuse (i.e., doctor’s note, etc.) must be provided to the instructor for each missed session at the beginning of the following class session.
  • Make-up work, including quizzes, exams, etc., is provided at the discretion of the instructor and must be completed within one week of the missed class period.
• Readings
  • This course requires you to read the assigned reading from the instructor
  • Lectures will provide only an overview of the reading material.
  • You are expected to come to class prepared for that day’s lecture
• Quizzes, Labs & Exams
  • Primary communication will be via Canvas and email.
  • Instructor will respond to messages within 48 hours (weekdays) and grade assignments within one week of submission.
  • Students should maintain respectful, professional communication at all times.
  • Quizzes are meant to assess your recall and retention of readings and assignments
  • Exams are designed to assess retention of lecture and reading materials, while also assessing your ability to compare /contrast and apply concepts.
  • On face-to-face quiz and exam days, students must arrive on time and be ready to take the quiz or exam at the start of class.
  • If a student enters the classroom late on a quiz day, he/she may take the quiz as long as at least one student is still in possession of the quiz. If all students have completed and turned in the quiz, he/she may not take the quiz.
  • Students will not be permitted to enter the classroom and take the exam once the exam has started.
  • Once an exam or quiz has been administered, a student will not be permitted to leave for any reason until he/she turns the exam in.
  • If a student’s cell phone is disruptive during an exam or quiz, the student will receive a zero on that exam.
  • If a student is found using their cell phone in any way during an exam or quiz, it will be considered to be a case of cheating and the student will receive a zero on the exam as well as the possibility of receiving an F for the course grade.
  • Late assignments will not be accepted unless arrangements are made
• Cell Phone Use
  • Turn off all cell phones and all other items that may beep, buzz, or otherwise interrupt the instructor and other students.
  • If you must have your cell phone on for work or a family emergency, set it to vibrate and leave the classroom if you receive a call.
  • No texting during class.
  • Failure to follow any of the above rules will result in a warning (first offense), 5 point deduction from your class grade (second offense), and removal from the class period (third and beyond offense).
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use
  • Students must obtain permission from the instructor before using AI composition software / AI writing tools / AI tools (such as ChatGPT) for any assignments in this course.
  • Using these tools without the instructor’s permission places your academic integrity at risk.
  • If AI tools are used, students are expected to demonstrate transparency and provide appropriate citations for any AI-generated content included in their work.
• Other Classroom Guidelines
  • Use respectful, professional language in all discussions and emails.
  • Avoid using ALL CAPS, slang, or inappropriate language.
  • When replying to peers, provide constructive feedback.
  • You will gain the most from this course if you actively participate in classroom discussions and share your experiences and questions.
  • Learn the names of your classmates and help one another whenever possible (but not during quizzes and exams).
  • Take responsibility for the classroom and lab areas by picking up after yourself.
  • Arrive promptly before class begins.
  • No tobacco products may be used on campus.
  • Do not come to class when you are ill and likely to infect others.
  • Minor children are not allowed in the classroom or lab areas for safety reasons.
  • No students will be allowed to work in lab areas outside of class time without instructor permission and appropriate supervision.
• Student Integrity
  • All students are expected to take quizzes, exams, write papers, and conduct themselves with integrity, common sense, and respect for their fellow students, the instructor, and the academic institution.
  • Students should not jeopardize their own honesty or that of other students.
  • Cheating will not be tolerated.
    • Upon evidence of student cheating, the student will be dropped from the course and receive a grade of F in the course