Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
CNGE-0010
Organization's ID:
GES329
Organization:
Cengage Group/ed2go
Location:
Online
Length:
110 hours (6 months)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Networking Fundamentals
Description

Objective:

Prepares learners to take the CompTIA N+ certification exam

Learning Outcomes:

  • Explain the characteristics and uses of networking hardware and tools.
  • Explain IP addressing concepts, including subnetting and VLANs.
  • Describe tools and practices for monitoring network performance and health.
  • Explain how to troubleshoot and recover from network problems.
  • Compare common network types, topologies, and architectures.
  • Describe TCP/IP functionality and protocols.
  • Explain cloud computing, virtualization, and remote access systems and methods.
  • Describe network safety and security threats and how to mitigate them.
  • Explain how to install and configure wired and wireless networks.
  • Identify the purposes of network policies and documentation.

General Topics:

  • Introduction to CompTIA
  • Introduction to Networking
  • Infrastructure and Documentation
  • Addressing
  • Protocols
  • Wireless Networking
  • Network Architecture
  • Segmentation
  • Wide Area Networking
  • Risk Management
  • Security in Network Design
  • Performance and Recovery
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Discussion
  • Laboratory
  • Practical Exercises
  • Project-based Instruction

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials