Robert Samson

Residential Faculty - Computer Networking

Computer Information Systems

Office: BA 40 - Room: BA-21

480-461-7744

robert.samson@mesacc.edu

Office Hours

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	5:00 PM - 6:00 PM	12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Online	Online	Online	Online

Office hours are also available by appointment.

Classes Taught

Spring 2023

CNT140AB	Introduction to Networks					4 Credits
Focus on the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. Principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced. Students will build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement IP addressing schemes. Preparation for Cisco certification examination. Prerequisites: None.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
30596	Live Online	Live Online Lecture/Lab	01/17/2023 - 03/09/2023	TuTh	1:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Class Ended
30596	Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Class 30596 Students may contact instructor at: robert.samson@mesacc.edu
30594	Live Online	Live Online Lecture/Lab	01/18/2023 - 03/08/2023	MoWe	6:00 PM - 9:30 PM	Class Ended
30594	Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Class 30594 Students may contact instructor at: robert.samson@mesacc.edu

Spring Flex Start 2023

CNT150AB	Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials					4 Credits
Focus on configuring switches and routers for use in small and medium size networks. Including Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs), VLAN trunking, Inter-VLAN routing, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), EtherChannel, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), First Hop Redundancy, Local area Network (LAN) and Switch security, and Static routing. Knowledge and skills needed to implement a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) is also covered. Preparation for Cisco certification examination. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CNT140AB or permission of Instructor.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
30598	Live Online	Live Online Lecture/Lab	03/20/2023 - 05/12/2023	TuTh	1:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Class Started
30598	Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Class 30598 Students may contact instructor at: robert.samson@mesacc.edu
30597	Live Online	Live Online Lecture/Lab	03/20/2023 - 05/12/2023	MoWe	6:00 PM - 9:30 PM	Class Started
30597	Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Class 30597 Students may contact instructor at: robert.samson@mesacc.edu

Fall 2023

CNT140AB	Introduction to Networks					4 Credits
Focus on the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. Principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced. Students will build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement IP addressing schemes. Preparation for Cisco certification examination. Prerequisites: None.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
19301	Live Online	Live Online Lecture/Lab	08/21/2023 - 10/11/2023	MoWe	1:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Open 21 of 24 Seats Available
19301	Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Class 19301 Students may contact instructor at: robert.samson@mesacc.edu
19302	Live Online	Live Online Lecture/Lab	08/22/2023 - 10/12/2023	TuTh	5:45 PM - 9:15 PM	Open 23 of 24 Seats Available
19302	Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Class 19302 Students may contact the instructor at robert.samson@mesacc.edu

Fall Flex Start 2023

CNT150AB	Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials					4 Credits
Focus on configuring switches and routers for use in small and medium size networks. Including Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs), VLAN trunking, Inter-VLAN routing, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), EtherChannel, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), First Hop Redundancy, Local area Network (LAN) and Switch security, and Static routing. Knowledge and skills needed to implement a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) is also covered. Preparation for Cisco certification examination. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CNT140AB or permission of Instructor.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
19304	Live Online	Live Online Lecture/Lab	10/16/2023 - 12/15/2023	MoWe	1:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Open 22 of 24 Seats Available
19304	Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Class 19304 Students may contact instructor at: robert.samson@mesacc.edu

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