Chabot College
December, 1995
Course Outline for Electronics and Computer Technology 76
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER NETWORKING
Catalog Description:
76 - Introduction to Computer Networking - 2.5 units
Basics of local area networks Local Area Network (LAN). LAN usage. Introduction to major
networking components: hardware, software, networking topologies. LAN cabling. Benefits of
LANs. Introduction to data communications. History of Networking. Review of LAN administration,
setup and installation. The laboratory portion of the course presents numerous exercises for gaining
familiarity with a LAN. Strongly Recommended: Electronics and Computer Technology 73 or
equivalent. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory.
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
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identify hardware components of a LAN system;
describe the benefits of LAN based computing;
identify the categories of servers and describe their usage;
identify LAN cabling types and selection criteria;
familiarity with LAN configuration and topology;
use a LAN from the client perspective;
familiarity with the Network Operating System; its purpose and components;
describe commonly used DOS commands.
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Basic hardware components of a LAN system
Network cabling and its selection
Network topologies
Network standards and protocols for data communication
Basic network hardware installation
Network user procedures
Networking under a text based interface and a graphical user interface
Basic network troubleshooting
History of networking
LAN setup and installation overview
Introduction to LAN administration
Common DOS commands
creation and navigation of DOS directories
Chabot College
Electronics and Computer Technology 76
December 1995
Methods of Presentation:
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Lecture-discussion
Multi-media presentations
Laboratory exercises and demonstrations
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Homework assignments
Quizzes and exams
In-class assignments
Textbook(s) (Typical):
Local Area Networks, James Martin, Prentice-Hall
Special Student Materials:
None
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