Introduction to Networking     CA-230  Khan

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Syllabus                                     by Rashid Khan

CAT 230 – Introduction to Networking

 Credits:          2-2-3     Prerequisite:  CA 101                                                           

 Brief Description

 This course provides the student with a general understanding of data communication concepts and applications. The course emphasizes terminology, examines hardware alternatives, network protocols, network software, error detection/correction and network security.  Includes hands-on experience building a small local-area network (LAN).  Prepares the student for the CompTIA Network+ certification exam.

 Course Objectives and Outcomes

 Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

 ·         Know the layers of the OSI model

·         Describe the features and functions of network components

·         Install, configure, and troubleshoot basic networking hardware peripherals and protocols

 Textbook      Introduction to Networking            McGraw Hill        ISBN: 0072226781

 Selected Topics (subject to change)

·         Network topologies (star, bus, mesh, ring, wireless)

·         Network access protocols (802.2, 802.3, 802.5, 802.11b, FDDI)

·         Characteristics of 802.3, 10BASE, Gigabit Ethernet

·         Network media connectors (RJ-11, RJ-45, AUI, BNC, ST, SC)

·         Network components (hub, switch, bridge, router, gateway, CSU/DSU, NIC, wireless access point, modem)

·         OSI model

·         Network protocols (TCP/IP, IPX/SPC, NetBEUI, AppleTalk)

·         Network services (DHCP/bootp, DNS, NAT/ICS, WINS, SNMP)

·         IP addressing (Ipv4 and Ipv6)

·         Subnetting

·         Network implementation (server operating systems, client workstations, VLANS, network attached storage, fault tolerance, disaster recovery, firewalls, proxies).

·         Troubleshooting utilities (Tracert, ping, arp, netstat, nbtstat, ipconfig/ifconfig, winipcfg, nslookup)

By Rashid Khan