Course Syllabus Required Texts Text Required: CCNA 1 and 2 Companion Guide Revised (Cisco Networking Academy Program) (3rd Edition) (Cisco Networking Academy Program) ISBN 1-58713-150-1 -- Cisco Cisco Networking Academy Lab Companion Required: CCNA 1 and 2 Lab Companion, Revised (Cisco Networking Academy Program), 3rd Edition -- Cisco Press ISBN: 1587131498 Course Description NETW-202 Introduction to Networking with Lab This course introduces the underlying technology of local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs) and the Internet. Topics include networking media, the Open System Interconnection (OSI) model, transmission control protocol/Internet protocol (TCP/IP), an overview of routing and switching, and small network configuration and troubleshooting. Students prepare and test cabling and become familiar with protocol analyzers. Prerequisite: COMP-129 / 4-3 Terminal Course Objectives 1. When given the fundamental components of a network, describe where the components fit into the International Organization for Standardization (OSI) seven layer model and the Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol model. a. Provide a list of the components that most commonly make up a network including workstations, servers, switches, routers and firewalls. b. Describe what software protocols and settings are needed to access a network including TCP/IP, IP addressing, DHCP settings and network significant addresses such as gateways. c. Demonstrate the binary number system as it relates to the rendering of IP addresses from the binary bits. d. Give the purpose for having standards organizations in networking, how they evolved and what notable standards they have established. e. Compare and contrast the features that differentiate a LAN from a MAN from a WAN. 2. Given a specific networking media, state the characteristics of that media including the bandwidth and distance limitations and the implementation the media was designed for. a. Explain the basic building blocks of network media from a physical perspective addressing basic laws of electricity such as impedance, resistance, currents and circuits. b. Describe the physical characteristics of the different cable specifications and their expectations for performance with regard to bandwidth, distance, survivability, etc. c. List the different categories of twisted pair wiring with the technologies they support and speed/bandwidth capabilities they are capable of. d. Detail examples of how different types of interference can cause anomalies on network cabling like light ballasts, microwave ovens, electric motors, etc. e. Give the specifications for the most popular technologies of the wireless spectrum and relate what they mean to network engineers in terms of ease of deployment, security and possible performance issues. 3. Given a specific network design, detail the physical cabling requirements to meet the connectivity needs of the design including a troubleshooting methodology for determining physical layer issues in the design implementation. a. Define the terms used in network testing scenarios such as signal, wave, frequency and noise. b. Recognize the characteristics of faulty cabling utilizing network test equipment and prescribe a methodology for correcting the issues. c. Detail best practice to follow when implementing a LAN including following predetermined standards for cabling, connectors and equipment. d. Detail best practice to follow when implementing a WAN including following predetermined standards for cabling, connectors and equipment contrasting them to those found on the LAN. 4. Given a specific LAN technology such as Ethernet, explain the fundamentals of the technology including typical operating voltages, distance limitations and the standards that govern them. a. Detail the operation of Ethernet at a physical layer including voltages, distance limitations and typical implementation scenarios. b. Discuss the standards that govern Ethernet and the way it operates and contrasting the different types of Ethernet standards in effect today. c. Describe the logical operation of Ethernet including Media Access Control (MAC), timing, collisions, error handling and framing. d. Contrast the differences between simplex, half-duplex and full duplex in Ethernet connectivity operations. e. Contrast the different baseband access technologies of 10, 100 and 1000 Mbps Ethernet and the half-duplex/ full duplex operating mode that accompany them. 5. Given a network appliance such as a switch, describe its function in a network and what layer it operates at in the OSI/TCP-IP model. a. Differentiate between layer 2 and layer 3 devices on the network and their affects on collision domains, broadcast domains and how data flows through a network. b. Discuss how switches operate at layer two of the OSI model and how they differ in operation from routers. c. Explain where a switch should be implemented in a network as a replacement for of a hub or multi-port repeater. 6. When given an Internet Protocol (IP) address, explain the procedures for acquiring an IP address, the protocols involved and how they fit into the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol suite model. a. Recant a history of the TCP/IP protocol including who created it, where it came from and why it came into existence. b. Describe the layers of the TCP/IP protocol suite and the functions that each layer provides the layer previous and after it. c. Demonstrate the ability to convert base 10 numbers to base 2 numbers for rendering IP addresses and determining network, broadcast and number of host addresses. d. Examine the protocols that support a host to acquiring an IP address including RARP, BOOTP, DHCP and statically configured interfaces. 7. Given a specific protocol, determine if the protocol is a routed or routing protocol detailing the difference between the two terms. a. Define a routing protocol, where it is implemented, how it is configured and the characteristics of a routing protocol. b. Define a routed protocol, where it is found, how it is configured and the contrast it to a routing protocol. c. Describe what subnetting is, what network classes are and how they affect a routing protocols decision to route packets. 8. When given a specific application such as HTTP, detail how the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol suite interacts and governs data flow between two hosts at each layer of the protocol suite. a. Expound upon the concept of end-to-end communications as they occur between two hosts from handshake to termination including windowing and error messages. b. Describe the uses of the well-known, registered and ephemeral ports for TCP and UDP data communication differentiating between ports and sockets. c. Examine in detail how applications interact with the TCP/IP layers and what headers or trailers may be added to facilitate error free end-to-end operation. d. Describe how the TCP/IP protocol suite reacts to and recovers from errors encountered at the various layers of the protocol suite. Course Schedule Week Topic Lab Objective CTO(s) Independent Study Assignment In Class Assignment Lab Assignment Due (start of class or weeks end for online) 1 Introduction to Networking Fundamentals Unique RP topics/ teams chosen 1,2 Week one discussion thread Ch. 1,2 FC terms CCNA 1 Lab 1.2.5 and 1.2.6 And 1.2.8 RP at end of lab, FC at next class, DT 2 Networking Media 1,2 2,3 Week two discussion thread Homework wrap Link Contribution Ch. 3 FC terms CCNA 1 Lab 2.3.6 and Lab 2.3.7 FC at next class, DT, Homework Wrap, Link Contribution 3 Cabling and LANs and WANs 2,3 2,3,4 RR(TBD) Week three discussion thread Homework wrap Link Contribution Ch.4,5 FC terms CCNA 1 Lab 3.1.9 a-f when equipment is avail. FC at next class, DT, Homework Wrap, Link Contribution 4 Introduction to Ethernet 3,4,5 3,4 Week four discussion thread Midterm Ch. 6 CCNA 1 Lab 5.1.3 a,b,c FC at next class, DT, RR 5 Ethernet technologies and switching 4,5 4,5 week five discussion thread Homework wrap Link Contribution Ch. 7,8 FC terms CCNA 1 Lab 5.2.7 FC at next class, DT, Homework Wrap, Link Contribution 6 The TCP/IP protocol suite and it’s functions 5 4,5,6 Week six discussion thread, Homework wrap Link Contribution Ch. 9,11 FC terms CCNA 1 9.3.5, CCNA 1 11.2.4 FC at next class, DT, Homework Wrap, Link Contribution 7 Routing Fundamentals 6,5 5 RR, Week seven discussion thread Homework wrap Link Contribution Ch. 10 FC terms CCNA 1 10.3.5 a-d CCNA 1 10.2.9 FC at next class, DT, Homework Wrap, Link Contribution, RR 8 Final and Presentations 6,7 6,7 --- Final and RP/Presentation Grading Policy The iOptimize portion of the course counts for 20% of the students overall course grade. It cannot be stressed enough how important it is for the student to not only participate, but to contribute to discussion threads, forums, link posting contributions and any other for of participation the instructor deems neccessary. The table below shows a breakout of how your grade is accumulated and weighted. Students should refer to the syllabus for a full explanation of what is expected for each of the online areas. Gradeable Points Weighting Discussion threads 35 (5 each of 7 weeks) 10% Forum/Home work wraps 10 (2 for each of 5 weeks) 5% Link Contributions 10 (2 for each of 5 weeks) 5% Totals 55 100% GRADING SCHEME Your instructor will strive to return all turned in work within one week of submission. It is the responsibility of the student to keep graded work and monitor their academic progress throughout the semester! Labs 10% Quizzes/FC 10% Reading Review 10% Homework 10% iOptimize 20% (See above for breakdown) Midterm 15% Final 15% Research Paper and Presentation 10% COURSE GRADE: Concurrent enrollment in both the lab and lecture is required. Students must have an overall lab average greater than 60% in order to pass the course, regardless of the total grade average earned in the lecture, also students must earn an overall lecture average greater than 60% in order to pass the course, regardless of the total grade average earned in the lab. The same final grade will be assigned to lecture and lab portion of the course. If the student fails the course for any reason, the student must repeat both the lecture and lab. Course Policies and Procedures THERE WILL BE NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS ACCEPTED! FLASHCARDS At the end of each lecture session the instructor will assign the students terms for the flashcard assignments from each chapter. At the beginning of the following weeks lecture period all flashcards will be accounted for in proper format for instructor review and to be used in the quiz. Students without flashcards will immediately be deducted 50% on that quiz grade. Flashcards will have the chapter number at the top right corner on the front with the term in the middle on the front. The back will contain the definition of the term. Note: Not all terms come from the textbook! The instructor may assign supplementary terms when deemed necessary! QUIZZES Each week the instructor has the option of a short quiz at the beginning of the class. The quizzes will consist of terms from the previous weeks flash card assignment. The instructor has the option of collecting the quizzes! Quizzes will be given in the first ten (10) minutes of class. Students tardy to class may join the quiz, but no missed terms will be repeated. Quizzes may not be made up. HOMEWORK All homework will be due at the BEGINNING of the next weeks lecture class before the quizzes are given. If no quiz is given that week, homework must be submitted in the first five (5) minutes of class. For iOptimize assignments the assignment is due THAT WEEK before Sunday at midnight (12:00 or 2400 hours) Eastern Standard Time. Therefore, if you have a Flashcard assignment it is due at the beginning of class but the weeks discussion thread is due that week. THERE WILL BE NO LATE HOMEWORK ACCEPTED. DISCUSSION THREADS Five (5) times each week for seven (7) weeks the instructor will post a topic for discussion in the discussion thread. Each student must make a contribution to the topic on the thread by posting a response to the topic of no less than four (4) complete sentences. Students are also encouraged to post responses to other student's postings. The thread will be closed out weekly on Sunday at midnight as outlined above. FORUM/HOMEWORK WRAPS Twice (2) a week for five (5) weeks the instructor will post a forum topic from class or a "homework wrap" that each student must contribute to by posting a response no less than four (4) complete sentences. LINK CONTRIBUTIONS Twice (2) a week for five (5) weeks the students will be responsible for posting a link to a web site they found useful in assisting them with this course. Each link will be accompanied by a four (4) sentence explanation of what the site is and how it contributed to their understanding of the material. READING REVIEW In lieu of a homework assignment students will be assigned reading reviews on pertinent, timely topics in the realm of networking. Each review will consist of 2 full pages of content with title page and bibliography in appropriate APA or MLA format. Any article reviewed must be less than 6 months old. MIDTERM The midterm will consist of a combination of reading review, quiz, labs, homework and textbook content. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT THE STUDENT CORRECT AND COMPLETE THE MIDTERM AS IT IS THE BASIS FOR ONE-HALF OF THE FINAL AS WELL! This test may be multiple choice, short answer, fill in the blank, true/false or any combination thereof. FINAL The final will be made up of questions in much the same manner as the midterm including content from the labs, lectures, guest speakers and any information the instructor brings to the students attention as being pertinent knowledge for a student graduating from a course of this difficulty. RESEARCH PROJECT A research paper must be completed dealing with a current topic related to the class. The topic must have the instructor’s approval. The paper’s length shall be between 5 and 15 pages per person in the group with at least 5 references per person including at least a web site, a periodical, and a book. The paper will have a title page, table of contents and full APA or MLA bibliography and citations therein. The completed paper will be given to the instructor on the date of the presentation. An individual presentation of the student’s research paper is required on the same date. Presentations will require Web presentation, PowerPoint, and/or multimedia presentation. You will be graded as both a team and an individual for this assignment. Members of the team will have grade input on the participation, level of effort and input of their teammates. Lack of participation may cost a teammate up to 25% of their grade. The paper must follow APA or (MLA / Gordon Rules) as per the Institutions guidelines. GRADING CRITERIA: Overall grades will be based upon the following criteria: A = 90-100 Student performs consistently at the highest level and has a thorough mastery of virtually all the material. Student is consistently able to apply concepts and skills to new, non-routine and highly complex problems. B = 80-89 Student performs consistently at a high level and has substantial mastery of a majority of the material. Student is able, most of the time, to apply concepts and skills to the solution of new, non-routine and highly complex problems. C = 70-79 Student performs competently most of the time and has a satisfactory mastery of essential material. Student is able, some of the time, to apply concepts and skills to the solution of new, non-routine and highly complex problems. D = 60-69 Student performs at a minimally competent level and has marginal mastery of the minimum essential material. Student, with clear instructions, can be expected to carry out well-defined tasks at a routine level. F = 0-59 Student does not perform at a minimally competent level and does not have marginal mastery of the essential material. 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