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| * | Group - Dept | Status | Approved | Date Reviewed | Reviewer | Comments |
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| 1 | Curriculum and Assessment - CIS Computer Information Systems | Completed | Approved | 12/27/2022 | Mitzi Esgro | |
| 2 | First review: Curricular and Non-curricular - CIS Computer Information Systems | Completed | Approved | 12/27/2022 | Jason Gee | |
| 3 | Curriculum Committee - CIS Computer Information Systems | Completed | Approved | 02/06/2023 | Julie Napier | |
| 4 | Curriculum and Assessment (Second Review) - CIS Computer Information Systems | Completed | Approved | 02/06/2023 | Mitzi Esgro | |
| 5 | Catalog and Articulation - CIS Computer Information Systems | Completed | Approved | 02/06/2023 | Julie Napier |
| Originator: | Fay Cover Status: Approved Department: CIS Computer Information Systems |
| Date Created: | 11/09/2022 Submitted: 11/09/2022 Completed: 02/06/2023 To ACETS: |
| Contact person/email: | fcover@mohave.edu |
| Course Prefix: | CIS |
| Course Number: | 153 |
| Previous Course Prefix/Number if changed: | |
| Course Full Title: | Networking Essentials |
| Previous Course Title if Changed: | |
| Effective Academic Year: | 2023-2024 |
| Effective Term: | Fall |
| Reason for Evaluation: | 5-Year Course Review |
| Program Modification Required?: | No |
| If yes, list the degree or certificate: | |
| Course Impact?: | No |
| If yes, list the degree, certificate, or course: | |
| Explanation of proposed modifications to course: | Correct minor typos |
| Mode of Instruction: | traditional online hybrid plural |
| If other, please explain: | |
| Catalog Course Description: | Provides the basic building blocks of networks and gives students experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining digital networks in a variety of scenarios. |
| Prerequisite(s): | Multiple measures discussion, appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of PCS 021 with a 'S' |
| Corequisite(s): | |
| Current Credit (Total): | 3 |
| Current Lecture Credits: | 3 |
| Current Lab Credits: | 0 |
| Current Clinical Credits: | 0 |
| Current Internship Credits: | 0 |
| Proposed Total Credit Hours : | 3 |
| Proposed Lecture Credits: | 3 |
| Proposed Lab Credits: | 0 |
| Proposed Clinical Credits: | 0 |
| Clinical Contact Hours per term : | 0 |
| Proposed Internship Credits: | 0 |
| Internship Contact Hours per term: | 0 |
| Student Learning Outcomes: | 1. Identify the components of a LAN (Local Area Network) including different characteristics in network designs to satisfy the needs for a given site. (3,5,6)
2. Classify different media used in network communications while honoring varying scenarios in connecting servers, workstations, and other devices in a network. (3,6) 3. Differentiate networking standards, protocols, and access methods to determine which would be most appropriate for a given LAN. (3,6) 4. Demonstrate how to identify the components used in expanding a LAN into a WAN in implementing these components in the larger LAN/WAN environment. (2,6) 5. Examine the OSI reference model layers and their relationship to hardware and software as they relate to the IEEE 802 Networking model and related standards. (3,5,6) 6. Develop a network security policy that provides secure physical access to network equipment and data. (2,3,6) |
| Objectives: | Competency 1 Describe the fundamental reasons for networking and identify networking components and designs.
Objective 1.1 Illustrate a simple peer-to-peer network Objective 1.2 Describe the differences between a LAN, WAN, Intranet, and Internet Objective 1.3 Compare and contrast a client/server and peer-to-peer network and outline the advantages/disadvantages of each type of network Competency 2 Construct a model of a basic network layout Objective 2.1 Categorize basic networking topologies Objective 2.2 Identify the role of hubs, switches, and routers in a network topology Objective 2.3 Develop a basic network layout given specifications concerning distances, resources, and security issues Competency 3 Identify networking media specifications and their best uses in networking design Objective 3.1 Define the primary cable types used in networking and the maximum segment length, bandwidth, bend radius, and material costs for each cable type Objective 3.2 Determine the six components of a cable installation plan Objective 3.3 Describe the role of different wireless LAN components Objective 3.4 Assemble an operational segment of networking cable with the proper connector Competency 4 Utilize a network interface card (NIC) Objective 4.1 Describe the functions of a NIC Objective 4.2 Detail the configuration of a NIC's IRQ, base I/O ports, and base memory address Objective 4.3 Differentiate between a LAN NIC and wireless NIC Objective 4.4 Identify components necessary to configure a wireless network Competency 5 Describe the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) reference model and the IEEEE 802 Networking model and apply these models to troubleshooting network problems. Objective 5.1 Specify the OSI reference model layers and their relationship to hardware and software Objective 5.2 Classify the IEEEE 802 Networking model and related standards Objective 5.3 Interpret typical tasks and problems that belong to each layer of the OSI model Competency 6 Examine the role and function of protocols in a networking system Objective 6.1 Interpret protocol stacks including TCP/IP and their functions in the OSI model Objective 6.2 Apply functions of subnet masks and demonstrate how these subnets are computed for a LAN Objective 6.3 Demonstrate the implementation and removal of a protocol from a networked computer Competency 7 Apply the functions and components of the primary network architectures. Objective 7.1 Summarize the operation of Ethernet, token ring, and Apple Talk technologies Objective 7.2 Differentiate between media access methods used in network architectures Objective 7.3 Define frames and identify different types supported by an Ethernet networking architecture Competency 8 Install network operating systems to configure network services Objective 8.1 Illustrate the installation steps of a network operating system Objective 8.2 Configure network directory and client services Objective 8.3 Install a network application and list configuration areas that should be addressed during this installation Competency 9 Develop a secure client/server network. Objective 9.1 Compare/contrast between the client/server network and a centralized environment Objective 9.2 List the requirements and methods for multi-vendor networking environments Objective 9.3 Define appropriate applications for file access across different network operating systems including CIFS, SMB, NFS, AFP, and NCP Objective 9.4 Implement specific advantages of working in a client/server environment including the use of client and server computers efficiently, utilization of network bandwidth, and centralized resource location Competency 10 Document proper network security protocol, policies, and procedures. Objective 10.1 Develop a network security policy including a privacy policy, acceptable use policy, authentication policy, Internet use policy, access policy, auditing policy, and data protection policy. Objective 10.2 Outline the steps necessary to secure physical access to network equipment and secure network data Objective 10.3 Utilize common command-line utilities to find network information and possible security weaknesses such as Ping, Traceroute, Finger, and Nslookup, to get information about the network configuration and resources Competency 11 Supervise network accounts. Objective 11.1 Implement user accounts that access only limited data files on a network server Objective 11.2 List the advantages and disadvantages in creating group accounts versus individual accounts Objective 11.3 Utilize utilities provided by Windows, including Window's Event Viewer, Task Manager, and Performance Monitor to monitor network efficiency and performance Competency 12 Analyze the implementation of enterprise and wide area networks (WANs). Objective 12.1 Explain how large networks can be implemented with a variety of devices such as repeaters, bridges, switches, routers, and gateways. Objective 12.2 Describe the technologies used in constructing WANs and define the terminology used in implementing WANs Objective 12.3 Compare/contrast WAN and LAN environments Objective 12.4 Define two remote access protocols: Serial Line Internet Protocol (SLIP) and Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) and Objective 12.5 Document the advantages, disadvantages, and security concerns of remote access Competency 13 Illustrate the network troubleshooting process. Objective 13.1 Describe the benefits of network management and planning Objective 13.2 Analyze different approaches to network troubleshooting such as trial and error, solve by example, and the step by step approach using the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model. Objective 13.3 Identify the eight steps of the problem-solving process Objective 13.4 Investigate the advantages of each type of specialized equipment for troubleshooting, such as basic cable testers, oscilloscopes, digital voltmeters (DVM), and time-domain reflectometers (TDR) |
| General Education Philosophy Connections: | Critical Thinking Skills and Problem Solving Techniques of Inquiry |
| SUN Course?: | No |
| If yes, please provide the established SUN number: | |
| Is this an AGEC course: | No |
| Does this course transfer : | Yes |
| How does the course transfer?: | ASU NAU UA |
| Department and/or AOI Meeting: | Yes |