Fall 2025
Computer Integration
COMPUTER INTEGRATION (CPMT 2333 6A1) CREDIT 3 Semester Credit Hours (2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab) MODE OF INSTRUCTION Online PREREQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE: None COURSE DESCRIPTION Integration of hardware, software, and applications. Customization of computer systems for specific applications such as engineering, multimedia, or data acquisition. This course is time-bound, structured, and completed online. COURSE OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to • Integrate special applications in the areas of multimedia, data acquisition, or engineering. • Install and maintain various hardware and software components for specialized applications. • Analyze and test system operations. INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION Instructor: Tim Storbeck Email: tjstorbeck@lit.edu Office Phone: 409 247 5236 Office Location: TA4-109B Office Hours: MTWR: 8:00-9:00, Online REQUIRED TEXTBOOK AND MATERIALS Cengage MindTap access to CompTIA Network+ Guide to Networks, 10th Edition, West; Cengage, 2023 ISBN: 979-8-214-01278-0 a. How to buy your Course Materials • Sign into Blackboard and click on this course. • Step 2: Click on the Cengage link in the Introduction section • Step 3: Create or sign into your Cengage account to access or purchase the materials for this course. NOTE: If you are taking additional courses that use Cengage materials, you can save by purchasing a Cengage Unlimited plan, which gives you access to all Cengage eTextbooks and online homework platforms for one price. Visit cengage.com/unlimited or your campus bookstore to learn more. ATTENDANCE POLICY Mandatory and makes up 10% of grade DROP POLICY If you wish to drop a course, you are responsible for initiating and completing the drop process by the specified drop date as listed on the Academic Calendar. If you stop coming to class and fail to drop the course, you will earn an “F” in the course. Last Day to Drop with Refund 09/10/2025 Last Day to Pay Tuition to Avoid Drop 09/22/2025 Last Day to Drop without Academic Penalty 09/26/2025 Last Day to Drop with Academic Penalty 10/31/2025 COURSE CALENDAR (Subject to change) DATE TOPIC READINGS DUE DATE ASSIGNMENTS Week 1 8/24-8/30 Syllabus & Introduction to Networking Login to Cengage Week 2 8/31-9/6 Introduction to Networking Module 1 9/7/2025 Live VM Lab 2.1, Live VM Lab 2.2, Live VM Lab 2.3, Live VM Lab 2.4, Module 2 Quiz Week 3 9/7-9/13 Infrastructure and Documentation Module 2 9/14/2025 Live VM Lab 3.1, Live VM Lab 3.2, Live VM Lab 3.3, Live VM Lab 3.4, Module 3 Quiz Week 4 9/14-9/20 Addressing Module 3 9/21/2025 Live VM Lab 4.1, Live VM Lab 4.2, Live VM Lab 4.3, Module 4 Quiz, Test 1 Week 5 9/21-9/27 Protocols Module 4 9/28/2025 Live VM Lab 5.1, Live VM Lab 5.2, Live VM Lab 5.3, Live VM Lab 5.4, Module 5 Quiz Week 6 9/28-10/4 Cabling Module 5 10/5/2025 Live VM Lab 6.1, Live VM Lab 6.2, Module 6 Quiz COURSE EVALUATION Final grades will be calculated according to the following criteria: • Labs 30% • Module Quizzes 30% • Final Exam 30% • Attendance 10% GRADING SCALE 90 – 100 A 80 – 89 B 70 – 79 C 60 – 69 D 0 – 59 F Week 7 10/5-10/11 Wireless Networks Module 6 10/12/2025 Live VM Lab 7.1, Live VM Lab 7.2, Live VM Lab 7.3, Live VM Lab 7.4, Module 7 Quiz Week 8 10/12-10/18 Network Architecture Module 7 10/19/2025 Sim. Lab 8.1, Sim. Lab 8.2, Module 8 Quiz Live VM Lab 9.1, Module 9 Quiz Test 2 Week 9 10/19-10/25 Network Segmentation Module 8 10/26/2025 Live VM Lab 10.1, Live VM Lab 10.2, Live VM Lab 10.3, Module 10 Quiz Week 10 10/26-11/1 Wide Area Network Module 9 11/2/2025 Live VM Lab 11.1, Live VM Lab 11.2, Module 11 Quiz Week 11 11/2-11/8 Risk Management Module 10 11/9/2025 Live VM help in class Week 12 11/9-11/15 Access Control Module 11 11/16/2025 Live VM help in class Week 13 11/16-11/22 Performance and Recovery Module 12 11/23/2025 Live VM Lab 12.1, Live VM Lab 12.2, Live VM Lab 12.3 Module 12 Quiz, Test 3 Week 14 11/23-11/29 Last chance to get in labs Make up and Happy Thanksgiving 12/9/2025 Make up work with help Week 15 11/30-12/6 Make up work Last chance to turn late work Week 16 12/7-12/11 Final Exam Final Exam 12/9 Final Exam You must make a C or better for all required program classes. You must make a D or better for all general education classes. ACADEMIC DISHONESTY Students found to be committing academic dishonesty (cheating, plagiarism, or collusion) may receive disciplinary action. Students need to familiarize themselves with the institution’s Academic Dishonesty Policy available in the Student Catalog & Handbook at http://catalog.lit.edu/content.php?catoid=3 HYPERLINK "http://catalog.lit.edu/content.php?catoid=3&navoid=80&academic-dishonesty"& HYPERLINK "http://catalog.lit.edu/content.php?catoid=3&navoid=80&academic-dishonesty"navoid=80#academic-dishonesty HYPERLINK "http://catalog.lit.edu/content.php?catoid=3&navoid=80&academic-dishonesty". TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS The latest technical requirements, including hardware, compatible browsers, operating systems, etc. can be online at https://lit.edu/online-learning/online-learning-minimum- computer-requirements HYPERLINK "https://lit.edu/online-learning/online-learning-minimum-computer-requirements". A functional broadband internet connection, such as DSL, cable, or Wi-Fi is necessary to maximize the use of online technology and resources. DISABILITIES STATEMENT The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are federal anti-discrimination statutes that provide comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. LIT provides reasonable accommodations as defined in the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, to students with a diagnosed disability. The Special Populations Office is located in the Eagles’ Nest Room 129 and helps foster a supportive and inclusive educational environment by maintaining partnerships with faculty and staff, as well as promoting awareness among all members of the Lamar Institute of Technology community. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Special Populations Coordinator at (409)-951-5708 or email specialpopulations@lit.edu. You may also visit the online resource at Special Populations - Lamar Institute of Technology (lit.edu). STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT STATEMENT All registered Lamar Institute of Technology students are responsible for accessing, reading, understanding, and abiding by all published policies, regulations, and procedures listed in the LIT Catalog and Student Handbook. The LIT Catalog and Student Handbook may be accessed at www.lit.edu HYPERLINK "http://www.lit.edu/". Please note that the online version of the LIT Catalog and Student Handbook supersedes all other versions of the same document. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE STATEMENT Lamar Institute of Technology (LIT) recognizes the recent advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI), such as ChatGPT, have changed the landscape of many career disciplines and will impact many students in and out of the classroom. To prepare students for their selected careers, LIT desires to guide students in the ethical use of these technologies and incorporate AI into classroom instruction and assignments appropriately. Appropriate use of these technologies is at the instructor's discretion. Students are reminded that all submitted work must be their own original work unless otherwise specified. Students should contact their instructor with questions about the acceptable use of AI/ChatGPT in their courses. STARFISH LIT utilizes an early alert system called Starfish. Throughout the semester, you may receive emails from Starfish regarding your course grades, attendance, or academic performance. Faculty members record student attendance, raise flags and kudos to express concern or give praise, and you can make an appointment with faculty and staff all through the Starfish home page. You can also login to Blackboard or MyLIT and click on the Starfish link to view academic alerts and detailed information. It is the responsibility of the student to pay attention to these emails and information in Starfish and consider taking the recommended actions. Starfish is used to help you be a successful student at LIT. ADDITIONAL COURSE POLICIES/INFORMATION • All assignment due dates are indicated in the Blackboard course for this class. Any work submitted after the assigned due date will receive a 10 point per week deduction. • Grades for assignments may be accessed through Gradebook in Blackboard. Each assignment shows your grade, and any grading comments made on your assignment. • All assignments must be turned in before the final exam. COMMUNICATING WITH YOUR INSTRUCTOR • Email is the preferred method for contacting the instructor. • You must email from your LIT student email account when contacting the instructor. • You must include the course number (CPMT 2333) and section number (section 2B4). • Please allow 24 hours during the week and 48 hours on the weekend for a response. EAGLE LEARNING ESSENTIALS Eagle Learning Essentials (ELE) https://lit.edu/student-success/eagle-learning-essentials is an affordable textbook rental program through the Barnes and Noble Bookstore. Through this program, students can receive required textbooks, lab manuals, access codes and electronic books conveniently before the first day of class. The ELE bundle will provide the needed learning materials at $14 per credit hour (added to your student account), saving students up to 35-50% on the cost of course materials. The cost can be paid by financial aid or by the student. If a student enrolls in a payment plan, this charge will be included in the payment plan calculations. Supplies are not included in this program and will need to be purchased separately. LIT students are automatically enrolled in the program at the time of registration and will begin receiving emails about selecting their preferred delivery method. Certification Requirement Cyber Security and Networking Technology (CSNT) majors are required to earn certification in one of the following areas prior to graduation. • A+ Certification • Network+ Certification • Security+ Certification • Linux+ Certification • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Course Policies 1. Email is the preferred method of communication (tjstorbeck@lit.edu). I cannot respond to Blackboard Messages, I can see them but I have no way to respond. I will respond within 48 hours except for weekends and holidays. 2. No food, drinks, use of tobacco products, or vaping products in class. 3. Electronic devices not being used for the class, such as phones and headphones, must be turned off while in class. Any device usage during class may result in a deduction of points on an assignment or test. 4. Do not bring children to class. 5. Certification: If a student passes the certification test that is associated with this class, you will receive an “A” on the final exam and credit for 25% of your labs. 6. A grade of ‘C’ or better must be earned in this course for credit toward degree requirement. 7. All assignment due dates are indicated in the Blackboard course for this class and the course calendar above. Any work submitted after the assigned due date will receive a 10-point deduction. 8. Tests are assigned a due date and must be completed by that date to receive full credit. 9. All assignments must be submitted via Blackboard unless specified by your instructor. 10. Grades for assignments may be accessed in the Gradebook in Blackboard. Each assignment shows your grade and any grading comments made on your assignment.