IT 2063
Internetworking Technologies
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CO-REQUISITE: EET 1063
TEXT AND MATERIALS:
Textbook: Guide to Operating Systems, Enhanced Edition, Michael Palmer and
Michael Walters, Course Technology, CENGAGE Learning
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CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION:
2063 INTERNETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES, 3 hours credit
The installation, configuration, and administration of operating systems in a network of
computers . Allocation of IP addresses and configuration of routers. Current and relevant
software will be studied to include both server software and client software. Prerequisite:
EET 1063.
COURSE GOALS:
General Goals … Upon completion of the course, each student should
1. Have a comprehensive understanding of various operating systems that
are commonly deployed in Information Technology field today.
2. Be able to install, upgrade, configure, and administer computer
networks with various network operating systems.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Objectives … Upon completion of the course, each student should
3. Understand how Network Operating Systems (NOSs) operate and various types of
Network Operating Systems. (AAS SLO-02, AAS SLO-06)
4. Understand the basic features and system architecture of common PC processors
and how various computer hardware components interact with the NOSs. (AAS
SLO-03)
5. Understand general characteristics and functions of various file systems, various file
system maintenance techniques for NOSs and how various input and output devices
interact with NOSs. (AAS SLO-06)
6. Be able to understand and differentiate various disk drive interface technologies and
removable storage options. (AAS SLO-03)
7. Understand digital and analog modem architectures. (AAS SLO-03, AAS SLO06)
Syllabus – IT1413
Spring 2009
-28. Understand networking basics, communication protocols and principles behind
resource sharing over a network. (AAS SLO-06)
9. Be able to identify and address ethical issues arising in the field of computer
networks. (AAS SLO-01)
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