Contra Costa College
Course Outline
Department & Number
Course Title
Prerequisite
Co-requisite
Challenge Policy
Advisory
CCT 172
Wireless Networks for Home and Small Business
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None
Not applicable
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Number of Weeks
18
Lecture Hours 3
Lab Hours 0
Hours By 0
Arrangement
Activity Hours
0
Units 3
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course provides instruction in practical application of wireless networks. Included are computer, internet,
security, video, remote and mobile transmission. Techniques of designing, selection, placement and
troubleshooting of wireless networks for home and small business will be discussed.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
At the completion of the course the student will be able to:
Designate devices needed for a wireless network
Construct a wireless network
Identify locations of signal loss
Solve problems within a wireless network
COURSE CONTENT: (In detail; attach additional information as needed and include percentage breakdown)
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Identification of devices necessary for a wireless network
Demonstrate planning ability for wireless networks
Ability to deduce causes of signal loss
Critical thinking to solve problems while troubleshooting
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
Lecture and Demonstration
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Textbook Title:
Author:
Publisher:
Wireless Solutions
Neil Randall and Barrie Sosinsky
Wiley
Edition/Date:
1st Edition/2005
COURSE EXPECTATIONS (Use applicable expectations)
Outside of Class Weekly Assignments
Weekly Reading Assignments
Weekly Writing Assignments
Weekly Math Problems
Lab or Software Application Assignments
Other Performance Assignments
Hours per week
6
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0
STUDENT EVALUATION: (Show percentage breakdown for evaluation instruments)
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Instructional unit tests
Research Paper
GRADING POLICY (Choose LG, CR/NC, or SC)
X
Letter Grade
Credit / No Credit
Student Choice
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
70% and above = Credit
Below 70% = No Credit
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
70% and above = Credit
Below 70% = No Credit
Prepared by:
Rick Figuera
Date: Semester/Year
Spring 2007
Revised 04/05