MCCCD Program Description

Introduction to Local Area Networks

Course: CIS190

First Term: 1998 Spring

Lec + Lab 3 Credit(s) 4 Period(s) 3.7 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Overview of local area networks. Emphasis on the elements of a local area network, current issues and products, and use of a local area network. Includes terminology, hardware and software components, connectivity, resource monitoring and sharing, electronic mail and messaging, and security issues

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Define a local area network. (I) 2. Describe the benefits, uses, and problems associated with local area networks. (I) 3. Identify the hardware and software components of a local area network.(I) 4. Describe the function of a LAN file server and its associated resources. (I) 5. Perform LAN boot sequence, configuration, and console operation. (II) 6. Perform application selection from LAN file server. (II) 7. Perform resource selection and monitoring. (III) 8. Describe various LAN topologies and communications standards. (IV) 9. Describe electronic mail and messaging functions. (IV) 10. Describe LAN access and data security issues. (V) 11. Identify and perform LAN backup procedures. (V)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Overview of Local Area Networks A. Definition of a local area network B. Benefits, uses, and problems C. Hardware components D. Software components E. Survey of various LAN products II. Use of Local Area Networks A. Booting workstation to the local area network B. Use of LAN commands and utilities C. Use of shared disk on LAN fileserver D. Use of applications software from LAN fileserver E. Printing to local and spooled printers F. Elementary LAN console operations III. Customizing Workstation Configuration A. Creating and modifying workstation boot configuration files B. Attaching to LAN disk resources C. Specifying alternative printers D. Monitoring of print spool on LAN printserver IV. Network Communications A. Sending and receiving electronic mail and messages B. LAN topologies and communication standards C. LAN cabling options D. LAN bridges and gateways V. Advanced Topics A. LAN access and data security issues B. LAN files and record locking issues C. LAN backup procedures

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 11/25/1997

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