ITNW-1325 Fundamentals of Networking Technologies
Michael MacLeod
Credit Fall 2024
Section(s)
ITNW-1325-007 (91137)
LEC TuTh 8:00am - 9:20am DIL DLS DIL
LAB TuTh 9:20am - 9:45am DIL DLS DIL
Course Requirements
Course Description: Instruction in networking technologies and their implementation. Topics include the OSI reference model, network protocols, transmission media, and networking hardware and software.
Pre-requisite: COSC 1301 or department approval.
Course Rationale: To introduce students to a broad range of network-related topics including: protocols, transmission media, architecture, hardware and operating systems. In addition, students will study elements of network maintenance, security, and troubleshooting.
Approved Course Texts/Readings:
CompTIA Network+ Guide to Networks
Author: Jill West
ISBN-13: 9780357508138
Edition/Copyright: 9th
Published Date: 2022
Instructional Methodology: This course will have 50% lecture and 50% laboratory.
Distance Learning: This delivery method uses an online course management system, Blackboard, or equivalent. Course materials are located on Blackboard or equivalent and include but are not limited to PowerPoints, practice tests, schedules, grade books, etc.
There will be labs on various topics and assignments that will require outside work by the student.
The CIS open labs are available for students to work outside of scheduled lab time.
Grade Policy:
Grade will be assigned based both on concepts and practical application.
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1710 -1900 points |
A |
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1520 -1709 points |
B |
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1330 -1519 points |
C |
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1140 -1329 points |
D |
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1139 points or less |
F |
Basis for Grades
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Type |
Number |
Points Each |
Total Points |
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Assignments |
8 Each |
100 |
800 |
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Review Exercise |
3 Each |
100 |
300 |
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Lecture Exam |
3 Each |
100 |
300 |
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Final Review Exercise |
1 Each |
200 |
200 |
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Final Exam (in 2 parts) |
1 Each x3 |
100 |
300 |
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Total |
1900 |
Course Requirements
Assignments (see schedule)
8 in number
Total Points 800
Application-oriented
It will cover specific programs and can be cumulative.
Open book.
Review Exercise (see schedule)
3 in number
Total points 300
Will cover specific chapters and appendices.
Open book
The mid-Term Exam Review Exercise is designed to appraise the student’s coursework knowledge during the given period. The review exercise will be open for one day (a 24-hour period).
The Review Exercise will not be re-opened after the scheduled due date.
Final Review Exercise (see schedule)
1 in number
Total points 200
Will cover specific chapters and appendices.
Open book
Final Review Exercise is designed to appraise the student’s knowledge of the topics presented in the course. The final review will be open for one day (24-hour period).
The Final Review Exercise will not be re-opened after the scheduled due date.
Lecture Exams (see schedule)
3 in number
Total Points 300
Will cover specific chapters and appendices.
Closed book
The lecture exams are designed to appraise the student’s knowledge of the topics presented in the course. The lecture exams will be open for one day (24-hour period).
The Lecture Exams will not be re-opened after the scheduled due date.
Final Exam (see schedule)
1 in number in 3 parts
Total Points 300
Will cover specific chapters and appendices.
Closed book
The final exam is designed to appraise the student’s knowledge of the topics presented in the course. The final exam will be open for one day (24-hour period).
The Final Exam will not be re-opened after the scheduled due date.
Late Assignments
All students are expected to submit all assignments/projects by their established due dates as provided in the course syllabus and/or rubrics.
Students need to familiarize themselves with any specific instructions or requirements, all due dates as well as all assignments and projects for which they are responsible in this course.
Deductions and No Credit:
• Assignments will lose 10%/day for a maximum of 7 days. Beyond 7 days, students will receive.
NO CREDIT for the assignment.
Testing Policy
All exams, including final exam parts, have a scheduled date on which the exam is to be completed. Exams are open for one day only. Exams will be taken during the scheduled time based on the course schedule and times as identified by the instructor.
If a student cannot take the exam on the scheduled date, due to documented unforeseen circumstances (i.e.: illness, which requires a doctor’s statement, family emergency, or emergency call out), the student is required to notify the instructor in writing as soon as possible.
The circumstance must meet the following conditions:
- You must have experienced an unforeseen and sudden emergency. Note: getting behind
in the course is not an unforeseen emergency. - You must present Dr. MacLeod documented proof of your emergency.
- You must contact Dr. MacLeod by ACC e-mail of your emergency on or before
the exam deadline date or the exam administration date and time.
The circumstance will be evaluated to determine whether it allows for an exception.
If a student fails to take an exam without an approved exception, the student will receive a grade of zero for that exam and it will be final. The student will also be required to take all remaining Exams at the Highland Campus testing center.
Retesting & Extra Credit
Dr. MacLeod does not allow retesting or extra credit.
Important Grading Notes
Grades will be posted as they are earned throughout the semester. You must report (in writing) all grading issues within seven calendar days of the grade being posted. If you have not reported a grading issue within the seven calendar days, then the grade will be final.
Grades are based on achievement, not effort.
Request for assistance on coursework
When assistance is required on assignments, send an email with the following information to the instructor: The course number and “Request for Assistance” in the subject line. The body of the email will include what troubleshooting steps have been taken and what research has been done by the student.
Readings
| Wk. | Cl. | Day | Date | Lecture | Readings |
| 1 | 1 | T | 27-Aug | Orientation Big Picture of Network Topology Review of course goals, class policies, etc., i.e. the Syllabus. Cost of Network |
Syllabus |
| 1 | 2 | Th | 29-Aug | Module 1 Introduction to Networking |
Module 1 |
| 2 | 3 | T | 3-Sep | Module 2 Infrastructure and Documentation |
Module 2 |
| 2 | 4 | Th | 5-Sep | ||
| 3 | 5 | T | 10-Sep | Module 3 Addressing |
Module 3 |
| 3 | 6 | Th | 12-Sep | ||
| 4 | 7 | T | 17-Sep | Module 4 Protocols |
Module 4 |
| 4 | 8 | Th | 19-Sep | ||
| 5 | 9 | T | 24-Sep | ||
| 5 | 10 | Th | 26-Sep | Module 5 Cabling |
Module 5 |
| 6 | 11 | T | 1-Oct | ||
| 6 | 12 | Th | 3-Oct | Module 6 Wireless Networking |
Module 6 |
| 7 | 13 | T | 8-Oct | ||
| 7 | 14 | Th | 10-Oct | Module 7 Network Architecture |
Module 7 |
| 8 | 15 | T | 15-Oct | ||
| 8 | 16 | Th | 17-Oct | Module 8 Segmentation |
Module 8 |
| 9 | 17 | T | 22-Oct | ||
| 9 | 18 | Th | 24-Oct | ||
| 10 | 19 | T | 29-Oct | Module 9 Wide Area Networking |
Module 9 |
| 10 | 20 | Th | 31-Oct | ||
| 11 | 21 | T | 5-Nov | Module 10 Risk Management |
Module 10 |
| 11 | 22 | Th | 7-Nov | ||
| 12 | 23 | T | 12-Nov | Module 11 Security in Network Design |
Module 11 |
| 12 | 24 | Th | 14-Nov | ||
| 13 | 25 | T | 19-Nov | Module 12 Performance and Recovery |
Module 12 |
| 13 | 26 | Th | 21-Nov | ||
| 14 | 27 | T | 26-Nov | ||
| 14 | 28 | Th | 28-Nov | No Class - Thanksgiving | |
| 15 | 29 | T | 3-Dec | Final Review Exercise | |
| 15 | 30 | Th | 5-Dec | Final | |
| 16 | 31 | T | 10-Dec | Final | |
| 16 | 32 | Th | 12-Dec | Final | |
Course Subjects
| Wk. | Cl. | Day | Date | Lecture | Readings | Lab | Due | Points |
| 1 | 1 | T | 27-Aug | Orientation Big Picture of Network Topology Review of course goals, class policies, etc., i.e. the Syllabus. Cost of Network |
Syllabus |
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| 1 | 2 | Th | 29-Aug | Module 1 Introduction to Networking |
Module 1 | |||
| 2 | 3 | T | 3-Sep | Module 2 Infrastructure and Documentation |
Module 2 | |||
| 2 | 4 | Th | 5-Sep | Assignment 1 | 9/11/2024 | 100 | ||
| 3 | 5 | T | 10-Sep | Module 3 Addressing |
Module 3 | |||
| 3 | 6 | Th | 12-Sep | Assignment 2 | 9/18/2024 | 100 | ||
| 4 | 7 | T | 17-Sep | Module 4 Protocols |
Module 4 | |||
| 4 | 8 | Th | 19-Sep | Review Exercise 1 | 9/20/2024 | 100 | ||
| 5 | 9 | T | 24-Sep | Exam 1 | 9/25/2024 | 100 | ||
| 5 | 10 | Th | 26-Sep | Module 5 Cabling |
Module 5 | |||
| 6 | 11 | T | 1-Oct | Assignment 3 | 10/7/2024 | 100 | ||
| 6 | 12 | Th | 3-Oct | Module 6 Wireless Networking |
Module 6 | |||
| 7 | 13 | T | 8-Oct | Assignment 4 | 10/14/2024 | 100 | ||
| 7 | 14 | Th | 10-Oct | Module 7 Network Architecture |
Module 7 | |||
| 8 | 15 | T | 15-Oct | Assignment 5 | 10/21/2024 | 100 | ||
| 8 | 16 | Th | 17-Oct | Module 8 Segmentation |
Module 8 | |||
| 9 | 17 | T | 22-Oct | Review Exercise 2 | 10/23/2024 | 100 | ||
| 9 | 18 | Th | 24-Oct | Exam 2 | 10/25/2024 | 100 | ||
| 10 | 19 | T | 29-Oct | Module 9 Wide Area Networking |
Module 9 | |||
| 10 | 20 | Th | 31-Oct | Assignment 6 | 11/6/2024 | 100 | ||
| 11 | 21 | T | 5-Nov | Module 10 Risk Management |
Module 10 | |||
| 11 | 22 | Th | 7-Nov | Assignment 7 | 11/13/2024 | 100 | ||
| 12 | 23 | T | 12-Nov | Module 11 Security in Network Design |
Module 11 | |||
| 12 | 24 | Th | 14-Nov | Assignment 8 | 11/20/2024 | 100 | ||
| 13 | 25 | T | 19-Nov | Module 12 Performance and Recovery |
Module 12 | |||
| 13 | 26 | Th | 21-Nov | Review Exercise 3 | 11/22/2024 | 100 | ||
| 14 | 27 | T | 26-Nov | Exam 3 | 11/27/2024 | 100 | ||
| 14 | 28 | Th | 28-Nov | No Class - Thanksgiving | ||||
| 15 | 29 | T | 3-Dec | Final Review Exercise | 12/4/2024 | 200 | ||
| 15 | 30 | Th | 5-Dec | Final | 12/6/2024 | 100 | ||
| 16 | 31 | T | 10-Dec | Final | 12/11/2024 | 100 | ||
| 16 | 32 | Th | 12-Dec | Final | 12/13/2024 | 100 |
Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives
Course Objectives / Learning Outcomes:
- 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
Office Hours
T Th 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Zoom Meeting online
NOTE By AppointmentPublished: 09/12/2024 11:39:57