ITNW 1425 Fundamentals of Networking Course Description

Instructor SYLLABUS

CS/IT Dept.

Student will identify and use network transmission media; explain the OSI model; recognize the primary network topologies/protocols, identify their characteristics, and determine which would be most appropriate for a proposed network; identify the functions of a network operating system and distinguish between centralized, client/server, and peer-to-peer systems; and distinguish between Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs) and identify the components used to expand a LAN into a WAN. Instructor: Prof. Michael P. Harris, CCNA, CCAI Office: VB 114 Computer Science / Information Technology Dept. Phone: (361)698-1299 Email: mpharris@delmar.edu Examination & Grading Policy Unit Exams (app. 10) Final Exam Skills Bases Assessment ( Labs | Lab Exam ) Materials: 75% 15% 10%

(1) CCNA Lab Materials Kit (components for Skills Based Assessments) (2) USB Flash Drive (256MB or larger) (for local removable storage for labs) (3) CD-R -or- CD-RW (writeable or rewriteable blank CDROMs) w/cases (4) Notebook to organize & maintain handouts, notes, exams, and lab work. (5) Pens, Pencils, Paper, Highlighters, Term Paper presentation folders, Pocket folders for assignments, and other nominal supplies as can be expected for completion of a college course.

Maintaining email communication and assignment submission via email will be a major graded component of class attendance. Class attendance is mandatory. Absences totaling two class weeks is considered excessive and is grounds for being dropped from the course. No makeup tests will be given except in emergency situations. Students requesting special or disability accommodations; or information are encouraged to contact the office of Special Services, located in the Harvin Center, 698-1298. NOTE: If you have any questions about the content or grading of this course please ask them in class or during my office hours. Also note that the content, schedule, administration, and/or management of this course is subject to change without notice. The instructor reserves the right to modify this syllabus at any time. Additionally, all material discussed or shown in this course are for educational purposes only, and as such will only be used within the classroom for class related projects. Del Mar College online Student Resources and Student Information hyperlinks: Student Rights, Responsibilities & Safety | Standards of Conduct | Scholastic Dishonesty Catalog and Student Handbook | Semester Calendar | free Peer-Tutoring | Library Student Advising Handbook | Safety & Security | Computer/Network Use Policy

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DEL MAR COLLEGE

DEPARTMENTAL SYLLABUS

CS/IT DEPARTMENT

I. ITNW 1425 Fundamentals of Networking(2-4-3) 52.1204 Instruction in networking technologies and their implementation. Topics include the OSI reference model, network protocols, transmission media, and networking hardware and software Suggested prerequisite: ITSC 1301. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1. COURSE IDEA OBJECTIVES: Important: Gaining factual knowledge (terminology, classifications, methods, trends) Important: Learning fundamental principles, generalizations, or theories. Important: Developing specific skills, competencies, and points of view needed by professionals in the field most closely related to this course. SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills) competencies are integrated into this course competency-based outcomes to improve your education by helping you better define and use work place skills needed for employment. Each competency will integrate several scans competencies to assist you in developing and reinforcing employable skills. Competencies are criterion referenced (i.e., they are measured against predetermined levels of proficiency in skills for effective job performance). The know-how identified by SCANS is made up of five competencies and a three-part foundation of skills and personal qualities that are needed for solid job performance. These are: WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES -- Effective workers can productively use: 1. Resources-- They know how to (C1)allocate time, (C2)money, (C3)materials, and (C4)staff 2. Information-- They can (C5)acquire and evaluate data, (C6)organize and maintain files, (C7)interpret and communicate, and (C8)use computers to process information. 3. Interpersonal Skills-- They can work on (C9)teams, (C10)teach others, (C11)serve customers, (C12)lead, (C13)negotiate, and (C14)work well with people from culturally diverse backgrounds. 4. Systems-- They (C15)understand social, organizational, and technological systems; (C16)they can monitor and correct performance; and (17)they can design or improve systems. 5. Technology-- They can (C18)select equipment and tools, (C19)apply technology to specific tasks, and (C20)maintain and troubleshoot equipment. FOUNDATION SKILLS -- Competent workers in the high-performance workplace need: 1. Basic Skills-- (F1)reading, (F2)writing, (F3)arithmetic and (F4)mathematics, (F5)listening and (F6)speaking. 2. Thinking Skills-- (F7)to think creatively, (F8)to make decisions, (F9)to solve problems, (F10)to visualize, (F11)the ability to learn, and (F12)to reason. 3. Personal Qualities-- (F13)individual responsibility, (F14)self-esteem, (F15)sociability, (F16)self-management, and (F17)integrity.
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II. ITNW 1425 LEARNING OUTCOME--JOB SKILL: The student will identify and use network transmission media; explain the OSI model; recognize the primary network topologies/protocols, identify their characteristics, and determine which would be most appropriate for a proposed network; identify the functions of a network operating system and distinguish between centralized, client/server, and peer-to-peer systems; and distinguish between Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs) and identify the components used to expand a LAN into a WAN. Competency-based outcomes: A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. Identify and describe the functions of each of the seven layers of the OSI reference model. Describe data link and network addresses and identify key differences between them. Define and describe the function of a MAC address. List the key internetworking functions of the OSI Network layer. Identify at least three reasons why the industry uses a layered model. Describe the two parts of network addressing, then identify the parts in specific protocol address examples. Identify the functions of each layer of the ISO/OSI reference model. Define and explain the five conversion steps of data encapsulation. Describe the different classes of IP addresses [and subnetting]. Identify the functions of the TCP/IP network-layer protocols.

To facilitate mastery of above listed competencies, the instructor will be responsible for: (1) gaining student's attention (2) informing student of objectives (3) stimulating recall of prior knowledge (4) presenting new material (5) providing guided practice (6) eliciting performance (7) providing feedback (8) assessing performance (9) enhancing retention and transfer of knowledge.

Evaluation:
To demonstrate mastery of the competencies listed above, the student will be responsible for: 1. 2. Completing class project using instructional material and lecture notes. Completing required Unit exams, Final exam, and Skills Based Assessment.

Examination & Grading Policy Unit Exams (appx. 10) Final Exam Skills Bases Assessment ( Labs | Lab Exam ) 75% 15% 10%

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COMPETENCY-BASED OUTCOMES WITH WORKPLACE PROFICIENCY LEVELS for ITNW 1425: Resources c1 c2 c3 c4 c5 Information c6 c7 c8 c9 Interpersonal Skills c 10 3 3 3 3 2 c 11 c 1 2 c 13 c 14 c 15 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 2 3 2 2 2 2 3 2 Systems c 16 c 17 2 2 3 Technology c 18 4 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 c 19 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 c 20

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COMPETENCY-BASED OUTCOMES WITH FOUNDATION SKILLS LEVELS for ITNW 1425: Basic Skills F 1 A B C D E F G H I J 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 F 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 F 3 F 4 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 F 5 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 F 6 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 Thinking Skills F 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 F 8 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 F 9 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 F 10 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 F 11 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 F 12 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 Personal Qualities F 13 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 F 14 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 F 15 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 F 16 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 F 17 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 2

PROFICIENCY LEVELS FOR SCANS COMPETENCIES: 1

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