75881 001 Lec T R 11:00-12:30PM SCIE 200
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Catalog Description
An analysis of technologies for connecting computers and
computer related devices into networks. This course covers
the terminology and the major components of networks:
architecture, topologies, hardware components, connections,
protocols, network operations, network administration,
support, and troubleshooting. Wide Area Networks (WANs)
are also covered. Follows the objectives of the CompTIA Net+
certification exam.
ADVISORY (Recommended Prerequisites): CNIT 100 or 101.
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be
able to:
- Describe and explain the fundamental concepts relating to LANs (Local Area Networks), including how they work and why they are used.
- Identify and explain the basic physical network types, including topologies, transmission media and network boards.
- Describe the commonly use access controls on LANs.
- Describe the differences between the commonly used software packages for LAN servers.
- Use a common LAN.
- Explain how LANs are connected with other networks, including other LANs, mainframes and WANs.
- Explain the basic concepts of LAN selection, management, and security.
Textbook
Network+ Guide to Networks by Tamara Dean -- ISBN: 1423902459
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Schedule (may be revised) |
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| Date | Quiz & Projects | Topic |
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| Tue 8-17 | |
Ch 1: An Introduction to Networking |
| Thu 8-19 | |
Ch 1: An Introduction to Networking |
| Tue 8-24 | |
Ch 1: An Introduction to Networking |
| Thu 8-26 | |
Ch 2: Networking Standards and the OSI Model |
| Tue 8-31 | |
Ch 2: Networking Standards and the OSI Model |
| Thu 9-2 | |
Ch 2: Networking Standards and the OSI Model |
| Fri 9-3 |
Last Day to Add |
| Tue 9-7 | Quiz: Ch 1-2 |
Ch 3: Transmission Basics and Networking Media |
| Thu 9-9 | Proj 1-4 due |
Ch 3: Transmission Basics and Networking Media |
| Tue 9-14 | Quiz: Ch 3 |
Ch 4: Introduction to TCP/IP Protocols |
| Thu 9-16 | |
Ch 4: Introduction to TCP/IP Protocols |
| Tue 9-21 | No Quiz |
Ch 5: Topologies and Ethernet Standards |
| Thu 9-23 | Proj 5 & 6 due |
Ch 5: Topologies and Ethernet Standards |
| Tue 9-28 | Quiz: Ch 4 |
Ch 6: Network Hardware |
| Thu 9-30 | |
Ch 6: Network Hardware |
| Tue 10-5 | Quiz: Ch 5 |
Ch 7: WANS and Remote Connectivity |
| Thu 10-7 | Proj 7 due |
Ch 7: WANS and Remote Connectivity |
| Tue 10-12 | Quiz: Ch 6 |
Ch 8: Wireless Networking |
| Thu 10-14 | |
Ch 8: Wireless Networking |
| Tue 10-19 | Quiz: Ch 7 |
Ch 9: Network Operating Systems |
| Thu 10-21 | Proj 8-10 due |
Ch 9: Network Operating Systems |
| Fri 10-22 |
Mid-term grades due |
| Tue 10-26 | Quiz: Ch 8 |
Ch 10: In-Depth TCP/IP Networking |
| Thu 10-28 | Proj 11-12 due |
Ch 10: In-Depth TCP/IP Networking |
| Tue 11-2 | Quiz: Ch 9 |
Ch 11: Voice and Video over IP |
| Thu 11-4 | Proj 13 due |
Ch 11: Voice and Video over IP |
| Tue 11-9 | No Quiz |
Guest Speaker: Tim Ryan, network manager at CCSF |
| Thu 11-11 | Proj 14 due |
Ch 12: Network Security |
| Tue 11-16 | Quiz: Ch 10&11 |
Ch 12: Network Security |
| Thu 11-18 | Proj 15 due |
Ch 13: Troubleshooting Network Problems |
| Thu 11-18 |
Last Day to Withdraw |
| Tue 11-23 | Quiz: Ch 12 |
Ch 14: Ensuring Integrity and Availability |
| Thu 11-25 |
Holiday--no class |
| Tue 11-30 |
Class cancelled |
| Thu 12-2 | Quiz: Ch 13 |
Ch 15: Network Management |
| Tue 12-7 | Proj 16 due |
Ch 15: Network Management |
| Thu 12-9 | |
Last Class: Review |
| Thu 12-16 | |
Final Exam: 10:30 am |
