Faculty Syllabus

ITNW-1325 Fundamentals of Networking Technologies

Karam Mossaad


Credit Fall 2023

Section(s)

ITNW-1325-004 (68918)
LEC MW 11:00am - 12:20pm DIL DLS DIL

LAB MW 12:20pm - 12:45pm DIL DLS DIL

Course Information

Section Information

Course Name, Number, Section & Synonym ITNW-1325-004-68918
Course Description Instruction in networking technologies and their implementation. Topics include the OSI reference model, network protocols, transmission media, and networking hardware and software. Note: FIRST DAY ACCESS All these course sections of ITNW-1325 includes a fee to cover the costs of required digital materials and/or an electronic textbook, provided at a discounted rate from the ACC Bookstore. IMPORTANT! The digital materials fee will be added to your tuition and fees when you register. You may choose to opt out of this fee and receive a refund if you wish to purchase the course materials separately. Opt-out requests must be received prior to the official reporting date for a full refund. For more information see austincc.edu/firstday.
Instructional Method LEC
Location DLS - DIL
Course Days & Times MW 11:00am - 12:20pm
Credits & Contact Hours 3 Credit Hours / 48 Contact Hours
Prerequisites COSC 1301 (or corequisite) or instructional program approval.
Instructional Method LAB
Location DLS - DIL
Course Days & Times MW 12:20pm - 12:45pm
Credits & Contact Hours 3 Credit Hours / 16 Contact Hours
Prerequisites COSC 1301 (or corequisite) or instructional program approval.

Instructor Information

Name Karam Mossaad
ACC E-Mail Address karam.mossaad@austincc.edu
Office Location Online
Office Phone Number 5122233191
Office Hours T Th 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Other Information
Course Requirements

  • Course Requirements

    Grading Policy:

    Grade will be assigned based both on concepts and practical application.

     

    90% - 100%        A

    80% - 89%          B

    70% - 79%          C

    60% - 69%          D

    00% - 59%          F

    Course requirements:

     

    03       Exams                     600   points

    10       RQS                        200   points

    10       Labs                        200   points

                                             1000   points

     

Readings

  • Readings

    Approved Course Texts/Readings:

     

    Network + Guide to Networks, Nineth Edition, West, Andrews, and Dean, Cengage Learning, ISBN-13:  978-1-337-56933-0

     

Course Subjects

  • Course Subjects

    Course Description:  Instruction in networking technologies and their implementation. Topics include the OSI reference model, network protocols, transmission media, and networking hardware and software.

     

Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives

  • Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives

    Course Objectives / Learning Outcomes:  [Instructor may add to but not delete]

    • Recommend selection of architecture, topology, hardware and software
    • Prepare capacity and throughput plan
    • Specify servers and supporting hardware and software
    • Explain the difference between private and public TCP/IP networks
    • Implement classful IP addressing
    • Specify wired and wireless facilities
    • Integrate network components
    • Implement new system configuration
    • Perform workstation configuration and software loading
    • Perform network fault management
    • Set up and maintain user accounts
    • Analyze system performance to baseline
    • Monitor and report component and connectivity problems
    • Apply maintenance upgrades, security enhancements and process changes
    • Perform system backups and restore data
    • Troubleshoot and maintain client, server and network systems
    • Evaluate system, network, and security requirements
    • Implement and enforce system and user security requirements

     

    SCANS (Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills):  Refer to http://www.austincc.edu/cit/courses/scans.pdf for a complete definition and explanation of SCANS.  The following list summarizes the SCANS competencies addressed in this particular course:

    Scan Competencies:

    Legend:
    1 = Concept
    2 = Application
    3 = Advanced

     

    C5

    Acquires and evaluates information

    2

    C6

    Interprets and communicates information

    2

    C8

    Uses computers to process information

    2

    C9

    Participates as a member of a team: Contributes to group effort

    2

    C16

    Monitors and corrects performance: Distinguishes trends, predicts impacts on system operations, diagnoses systems performance, and corrects malfunctions

    1

    C17

    Improves or Designs Systems: Suggests modifications to existing systems and develops new or alternative systems to improve performance

    1

    C18

    Selects technology: Chooses procedures, tools, or equipment, including computers and related technologies

    2

    C19

    Applies technology to task: Understands overall intent and proper procedures for setup and operation of

    2

    C20

    Maintains and troubleshoots equipment: Prevents, identifies, or solves problems with equipment, including computers and other technologies

    2

    F1

    Reading: Locates, understands, and interprets written information in prose and in documents such as manuals

    2

    F3

    Arithmetic: Performs basic computations; uses basic numerical concepts such as whole numbers, etc.

    2

    F5

    Listening: Receives, attends to, interprets, and responds to verbal messages and other cues

    2

    F9

    Problem solving: Recognizes problems and devises and implements plan of action.

    1

    F10

    Seeing Things in the Mind’s Eye: Organizes and processes symbols, pictures, graphs, objects and other

    2

    F11

    Knowing how to learn: Uses efficient learning techniques to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills.

    2

    F12

    Reasoning:  Discovering  a rule or principle underlying the relationship between two or more objects and applies it

    2

    F13

    Responsibility Exerts a high level of effort and perseveres towards goal attainment

    2

    F14

    Self-Esteem: Believes in own self-worth and maintains a positive view of self.

    2

    F15

    Social ability: Demonstrate understanding, friendliness, adaptability, empathy, and politeness in group settings.

    2

    F16

    Self-Management:  Assesses self accurately, sets personal goals, monitors progress, and exhibits self-control.

    2

    F17

    Integrity/Honesty:  Chooses ethical courses of action.   

    2

     

     

College Policies

Office Hours

T Th 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Online

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M W 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Online

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T Th 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM Online

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Office Hours

T Th 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Online

NOTE

M W 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Online

NOTE

T Th 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM Online

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Published: 08/19/2023 18:39:46