ITNW-1325 Fundamentals of Networking Technologies


Karam Mossaad

Credit Fall 2023


Section(s)

ITNW-1325-006 (68920)
LEC TuTh 10:00am - 11:20am DIL DLS DIL

LAB TuTh 11:20am - 11:45am DIL DLS DIL

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

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 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

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

 

 


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Published: 08/19/2023 18:43:58