Faculty Syllabus

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 Information

Section Information

Course Name, Number, Section & Synonym ITNW-1325-006-68920
Course Description Instruction in networking technologies and their implementation. Topics include the OSI reference model, network protocols, transmission media, and networking hardware and software.
Instructional Method LEC
Location DLS - DIL
Course Days & Times TuTh 10:00am - 11:20am
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 TuTh 11:20am - 11:45am
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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Published: 08/19/2023 18:43:58