Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
ETOP-0061
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
20 hours (10 weeks)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 Computer Science or Telecommunications
Prerequisite: Introduction to Computers for the 21st Century (COM 102).
Description

Objective:

To provide students with the fundamental knowledge needed for understanding basic networking and LAN concepts, components, and technologies.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand basic terminology, technology, architectures, types, and protocols and functional areas of Networks and LANS
  • Identify advantages and disadvantages
  • Structure layers and functionality of the OSI Reference Model
  • Know the hardware and software requirements of specific LAN topologies
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Laboratory
  • Lectures
  • Project-based Instruction
Supplemental Materials