| 9a. Catalog Description: |
| An introductory course starting with a general overview of networking. Network design, media, protocols, architectures, operations, and administration will be discussed. Local area networks, wide area networks, and network connectivity (including Internet) are covered. The course is the foundation of all other network classes and helps prepare the student to be successful when taking various certified examinations. |
| 9b. Other Catalog information: |
| None |
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| 10. Student Performance Objectives: |
As a result of successful completion of this course, a student will be able to:
1. Understand the meaning and uses of networks.
2. Analyze and determine hardware and software requirements for different network environments.
3. Understand how to install various communication hardware components.
4. Identify and use the appropriate software for managing networks.
5. Understand and use the appropriate user utilities to accomplish a given task.
6. Determine the appropriate security techniques to allow authorized users access while reducing unauthorized access.
7. Understand and apply network techniques. |
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| 11. Methods of Evaluating Student Achievement: |
1. Objective and essay exams which required students to demonstrate their comprehension of terminology, applications, and principles of telecommunications and local area network technology.
2. Class and individual projects requiring students to demonstrate proficiency in telecommunications and local area network applications.
3. Class discussion. |
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| 12. Student Assignments (Homework): |
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| a. Required Reading Assignments: |
| 30-40 pages per week from assigned textbooks and professional journals. |
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| b. Required Writing Assignments: |
| None |
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| c. Other (Terms projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) |
1. Research in communication and computer periodicals.
2. Communication exercises in laboratory. |
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| 13. Course Content Outline: |
Students will be required to analyze and evaluate the following concepts and technologies.
I. An Introduction to Networking
A. Uses of Networks
B. Becoming a Network Professional
II. Networking Standards and the OSI Model
A. Standards and organizations
B. The OSI Model
III. Network Protocols
A. TCP/IP
B. IPX/SPX
C. NetBIOS and NetBEUI
D. Appletalk
E. Installing Protocols
IV. Networking Media
A. Data Transmission
B. Media
C. Cabling
D. Choosing the Correct Media
V. Network Architecture
A. LAN Topologies
B. Hybrid LAN Topologies
C. Enterprise-wide Topologies
D. WAN Topologies
E. Network Transport Systems
VI. Networking Hardware
A. NIC's
B. Repeaters
C. Hubs
D. Bridges
E. Switches
F. Routers
G. Gateways
VII. WANs and Remote Connectivity
A. Basics
B. Transmission Methods
C. Implementation
D. Remote Connectivity
VIII. Network Operating Systems - Microsoft
A. Introduction
B. Hardware
C. Details
D. Installing and Configuring
E. Internetworking with Other NOS's
IX. Network Operating Systems - Novell
B. Hardware
C. Details
D. Installing and Configuring
E. Internetworking with Other NOS's
X. Network Operating Systems - UNIX
A. Introduction
B. Hardware
C. Details
D. Installing and Configuring
E. Internetworking with Other NOS's
XI. Networking with TCP/IP and the Internet
A. Addressing and Name Resolution
B. Subprotocols
C. Troubleshooting
D. Internet Services
XII. Troubleshooting Network Problems
A. Methodology
B. Practical Considerations
C. Tools
XIII. Maintaining and Upgrading a Network
A. Management Documentation
B. Software
C. Hardware and Physical Plant
D. Managing Growth and Change
XIV. Ensuring Integrity and Availability
A. Definition of Integrity and Availability
B. Viruses
C. Fault Tolerance
D. Data Backup
E. Disaster Recovery
XV. Network Security
A. Terminology
B. Security Audits
C. Security Risks
D. People Risks
E. Hardware and Design Risks
F. Software Risks
G. VPN's
XVI. Managing Network Design and Implementation
A. Project Management
B. Implentation
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| 14a. All textbooks, resources and other materials used in this course are: |
| College level
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| 14b. EXAMPLE texts, reading and resources:
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Tomsho, Tittle, & Johnson. Guide to Networking Essentials.
Course Technology, 2004
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