Course Description:

The major objective of this course is to let students have an  introductory understanding about computer networking and administration. This course introduces basic principles of computer networking; discusses local area networks (LAN) and wide area networks (WAN); examines the network hardware and software features; explores the principal methods used to access computer networks, wired or wireless; describes the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) reference model; examines the TCP/IP protocol and its relationship to the OSI reference model; learns how to use repeaters, bridges, routers, brouters, and gateways to extend networks; and installs a TCP/IP LAN connected to Internet through a router. The course also prepare students to the industrial certification Network+ and MCSE.

Prerequisites: 

The participant must possess good knowledge of PC,  Windows,  PC  Hardware,  and basic Programming skill.  Usually by finishing  the following courses, the background knowledge can be met:  CIS310: Introduction to programming or CIS321: Computer  Programming.

Textbook:

(1) MCSE Training Kit: Networking Essentials Plus, Third Edition ,Microsoft Corporation,ISBN: 1-57231-902-X.
Class notes will be provided to the class.

Course Contents:

Lecture	Topic	Text
1	Introduction to Networking	Chapter 1 (Quiz-1)
2	Basic Network Media	Chapter 2 (Quiz-2)
3	Network Architecture	Chapter 3 (Quiz-3)
4	Network Operating Systems	Chapter 4 (Quiz-4)
5	Network Standards	Chapter 5 (Quiz-5)
6	Network Protocols	Chapter 6 (Quiz-6)
7	Elements of Network Connectivity	Chapter 7 (Quiz-7)
8	Designing and Installing a Network	Chapter 8 (Quiz-8)
9	Establishing Network Shares and Accounts	Chapter 9 (Quiz-9)
10	Ensuring Network Security	Chapter 10 (Quiz-10)
11	Printing on Network	Chapter 11
12	Administering Change	Chapter 12
13	Troubleshooting a Network	Chapter 13 (Quiz-13)
14	Course Review & Case Studies