36564 Lec T R 11:00-12:30PM SCIE 37
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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 1-18 | |
Ch 1: An Introduction to Networking |
| Thu 1-20 |
Class Cancelled |
| Tue 1-25 | |
Ch 1: An Introduction to Networking |
| Thu 1-27 | |
Ch 1: An Introduction to Networking |
| Tue 2-1 | |
Ch 2: Networking Standards and the OSI Model |
| Thu 2-3 |
Holiday: Lunar New Year |
| Sat 2-5 |
Last Day to Add Online |
| Tue 2-8 | Proj 1-2 due |
Ch 2: Networking Standards and the OSI Model |
| Thu 2-10 | |
Ch 3: Transmission Basics and Networking Media |
| Tue 2-15 |
Guest Speaker: Tim Ryan, Network Administrator, CCSF |
| Thu 2-17 | Proj 3-4 due; Quiz: Ch 1-2 |
Ch 3: Transmission Basics and Networking Media |
| Tue 2-22 | Proj 5 due |
Ch 4: Introduction to TCP/IP Protocols |
| Thu 2-24 | Quiz: Ch 3 |
Ch 4: Introduction to TCP/IP Protocols |
| Tue 3-1 | Proj 6 due |
Ch 5: Topologies and Ethernet Standards |
| Thu 3-3 | Quiz: Ch 4 |
Ch 5: Topologies and Ethernet Standards |
| Tue 3-8 | Proj 7 due |
Ch 6: Network Hardware |
| Thu 3-10 | Quiz: Ch 5 |
Ch 6: Network Hardware |
| Tue 3-15 | Proj 8-9 due |
Ch 7: WANS and Remote Connectivity |
| Thu 3-17 | Quiz: Ch 6 |
Ch 7: WANS and Remote Connectivity |
| Tue 3-22 | Proj 10-11 due |
Ch 8: Wireless Networking |
| Thu 3-24 | No Quiz |
Ch 8: Wireless Networking |
| Tue 3-29 |
Holiday - No Class |
| Thu 3-31 |
Holiday - No Class |
| Tue 4-5 |
Mid-Term Grades Due |
| Tue 4-5 | Proj 12 due |
Ch 8: Wireless Networking |
| Thu 4-7 | Quiz: Ch 7 |
Ch 9: Network Operating Systems |
| Tue 4-12 | Proj 13 due |
Ch 9: Network Operating Systems |
| Thu 4-14 | Quiz: Ch 8 |
Ch 10: In-Depth TCP/IP Networking |
| Tue 4-19 | Proj 14 due |
Ch 10: In-Depth TCP/IP Networking |
| Thu 4-21 | Quiz: Ch 9 |
Ch 11: Voice and Video over IP |
| Fri 4-23 |
Last Day to Withdraw |
| Tue 4-26 | Proj 15 due |
Ch 11: Voice and Video over IP |
| Thu 4-28 | Quiz: Ch 10 |
Ch 12: Network Security |
| Tue 5-3 | Proj 16 due |
Ch 12: Network Security |
| Thu 5-5 | Quiz: Ch 11 |
Ch 13: Troubleshooting Network Problems |
| Tue 5-10 | |
Ch 14: Ensuring Integrity and Availability |
| Thu 5-12 | Quiz: Ch 12-13 |
Ch 15: Network Management |
| Tue 5-17 | All Extra Credit Projects Due |
Ch 15: Network Management |
| Thu 5-19 | |
Last Class: Review |
| Tue 5-24 | |
Final Exam: 10:30 am |
| Fri 5-27 |
Last Day to Remove an Incomplete |
