Donald E. Hester
- Aug 5, 2016
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Syllabus for CNT 52 / CIS 66 Networking Fundamentals

CNT 52 / CIS 66

Networking Fundamentals

3.00 Units

This course provides an introduction to computer networking fundamentals skills needed to meet the industry demand for entry-level Network Technicians. Topics include: Ethernet network fundamentals, Local Area Networks (LANs), and Wide Area Networks (WAN) technologies, the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model, wiring implementations, network adapters and connectivity devices, IPv4/IPv6 addressing, Voice over IP (VoIP), and wireless standards. Tools to help prevent cyberattacks with IDS (Intrusion Detection Systems), authentication, and encryption are demonstrated. Student labs include: configuration of a SOHO (Small Office/Home Office), a firewall, a virtual private network (VPN), a switch, and a router and documenting a networking using professional drawing software. The responsibilities of an ICT (Information and Communications Technology) professional will be introduced. This course prepares students for the CompTIA Network+ Certification Exam. This professional certification verifies the student has the knowledge equivalent to that of an ICT technician with about 12 months of hands-on experience.

Strongly recommended: Computer Information Systems 50.

College: Las Positas College

Division: CATSS

CRN 20441 (Fall 2016)

Start and End Dates

AUG 17, 2016

DEC 20, 2016

Days and Times

T 06:30 PM - 09:20 PM

T 09:30 PM - 10:20 PM

Room

L800 804

Required Materials

Testout Network Pro N10-005 ISBN 978-1-935080-43-5

Ordering TestOut LabSims

Student Learning Outcomes

StartFragmentSet up a home or business networkEndFragment

Measurable Objectives

list and explain the layers of the OSI model and the TCP/IP Stack and desribe the roles of protocol layers in data networks
describe and differentiate the devices, protocols, and services used to support communications in data networks and the Internet
calculate both IPv4 and IP6 subnets, and segment a large network into smaller parts
evaluate the importance of addressing and naming schemes at various layers of data networks in IPv4 and IPv6 environments
design and assemble an Ethernet network and a wireless network, including routers, switches, and cables
explain Ethernet topologies, and relevant IEEE hardware and software specifications
describe the major functions of LAN hardware protocols such as Ethernet; and WAN protocols such as T-series, DSL, ATM, and Frame Relay
build a router and switch topology; and configure the devices to communicate with computers
compose CISCO command-line interface (CLI) commands to perform basic router and switch configration
identify the responsibilities of a LAN system administrator
draw typical network diagrams, using software tools such as Microsoft Visio
monitor the network activity using monitoring tools to view packets and analyze traffic