Course Outline TE185
A: Unit Code and Suggested Course Title: TE 185 Network Fundamentals
B: Curriculum/Program: Networking and Telecommunications Technology
C. Catalog Description: This is the first of four courses in the CCNA track and is intended to
teach students the fundamentals of computer networks and provide students with the starting point
for learning to design, build, and troubleshoot computer networks. This course is also designed, in
part, to prepare students for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and the Cisco Certified
Entry-Level (CCENT) exams. CCNA certification validates a person’s ability to install, configure,
operate, and troubleshoot medium-size routed and switched networks, including implementation and
verification of connections to remote sites in a WAN.
Course topics include, but are not limited to, focus on IP Networks, Network Devices, OSI, TCP/IP
and IP Addressing, LAN/WAN Topology and Design, and Router and Switch IOS Basics.
Prerequisites: None
D. Duration of Instructional Period: 200 minutes total per week for 15 weeks.
E. Academic Credit Hours: 3.0
Contact Hours: 4.0
(2-2-3)
F. Suggested Text/Course Materials: Introduction to Networks Companion Guide
by Cisco Press; 1st edition; ISBN-13: 978-1587133169
G. Course Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able:
1. Understand and describe the devices and services used to support communications in
data networks and the Internet
2. Understand and describe the role of protocol layers in data networks
3. Understand and describe the importance of addressing and naming schemes at
various layers of data networks in IPv4 and IPv6 environments
4. Design, calculate, and apply subnet masks and addresses to fulfill given
requirements in IPv4 and IPv6 networks
5. Explain fundamental Ethernet concepts such as media, services, and operations
6. Build a simple Ethernet network using routers and switches
7. Use Cisco command-line interface (CLI) commands to perform basic router and
switch configurations
8. Utilize common network utilities to verify small network operations and analyze
data traffic
H. Program Competencies: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Design voice, data, LAN, and WAN telecommunications networks (C.O # 1-11)
2. Demonstrate proficiency in the installation of telecommunication end-user
equipment, switching and transmission equipment (C.O # 1-11)
3. Be proficient in the use of various topologies, transmission media, network
interfaces, shared resources to interconnect LANs (C.O # 1-11)
I. SUNY General Education Knowledge and Skills Areas: Not applicable
J. ECC Learning Outcomes (LO):
1. Communication
2. Critical Analysis
and Reasoning
3. Information Literacy
6. Technological Competence
(C. O #1, 2, 3, 5)
(C. O #4, 8)
(C. O #1, 2, 3, 5, 7)
(C. O #1-8)
K. Student Learning
K1. Evaluation of Student Learning:
As a technology course, most knowledge is gained by working through problems and
practical exercises that motivate the student to discover the underlying concepts that
were read or discussed, but not often understood.
Students are evaluated mainly through exams that reflect the homework problems that
were assigned. Additionally, labs offer a practical component when students can learn
while accomplishing a specific goal that is directly related to course content.
Course grading is as follows:
Class Participation
Chapter Assessments
Final Exam
Lab Assignments
10%
40%
30%
20%
K2. Assessment of Student Learning:
Course will be assessed using tests, projects, and rubrics described on the program's
assessment plan as submitted to the College Assessment Committee.
L. Library Resources: Use of library resources is recommended. Internet resources are
used to supplement text.
M. Topical Outline:
1. Exploring the Network
1 Period
2. Configuring a Network Operating System
2 Period
3. Network Protocols and Communications
1 Period
4. Network Access
1 Period
5. Ethernet
1 Period
6. Network Layer
2 Periods
7. Transport Layer
1 Period
8. IP Addressing
2 Period
9. Subnetting IP Networks
2 Period
10. Application Layer
1 Period
11. It’s a Network
12. Final Exam
N: Proposal Prepared by: James Stranz
Date Prepared: 4/30/2014
Date Last Updated:
2 Periods
1 Period