Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
NJAT-0089
Organization's ID:
J145LM.1; J145LM.2
Location:
Hybrid
Length:
28 hours
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 networking fundamentals
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide networking knowledge of network topologies, the OSI model, network protocols, wireless technologies, and basic wiring principles; provide knowledge of routing networks, IP addresses, network security, WAN, troubleshooting, fault tolerance, and administration of networks.

Learning Outcomes:

  • describe the transmission methods and identify devices used on Ethernet networks and describe the components of an Ethernet frame
  • identify the components of a wireless network and describe the advantages and disadvantages of wireless networks
  • develop a basic understanding of switches and their differences and describe common labeling of ports and switches
  • identify the basic functions of a router and describe basic routing and router connections
  • describe the basics of firewalls and security and recognize the ways computers are attacked and can be used for future attacks
  • identify the different types of applications, such as client-run, client/server, and distributed
  • identify basic cable troubleshooting techniques
  • describe malware and those that may affect a network or computer
  • obtain a basic understanding of SNMP.
  • describe various types of networks and network configurations and explain the function of protocols and network configuration processes

General Topics:

  • Networking components, OSI model, Ethernet, wireless networking, networking protocols, network access with switches, routing networks, network security, wide area network connectivity, troubleshooting, network fault tolerance, management and administration
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Lectures

Methods of Assessment:

  • Other
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations
  • Quizzes
  • Classroom Participation

Minimum Passing Score:

75%
Supplemental Materials