ITNW 1425 Fundamentals of Networking Technologies
Course Syllabus
Instructor
Name: Elias Estrada
Tel:
Office:
Email: lElias.Estrada@hccs.edu
Website:
Course Reference
Number (CRN)
Course Level
Beginning
Course Description:
Introduction to the fundamentals, basic concepts, and terminology of networks. Topics include
the access and use of the Internet and networking hardware and software, including current
developments in networking.
Course
Prerequisite(s)
Must be at college-level skills in reading, writing, and mathematics
Course Semester
Credit Hours (SCH)
(Lecture, Lab)
Credit Hours 4.0 (Lecture 3, Lab 3)
Course
Location/Times
Total Course Contact Hours
96
Instructional
Materials
Guide to Networking Essentials, Fifth Edition. Author: Tomsho, Tittle & Johnson. ISBN:
1418837180. Publisher: Cengage.
Instructional
Methods (select one)
Face-to-face, web-enhanced, or
online
Course Length (number of weeks)
Computer Science Technology Department
Type of Instruction
(Lecture/Lab, Lecture, COOP,
Practicum
16 Weeks
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Course Requirement, Policy, and
Course Calendar
Instructor's
Requirements
Mike Meyers Net + / ebook or Text
Instructor Grading
Criteria
Computer Science Technology Department
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Learning Objective, Students Learning Outcome, and
Program Spec
Note: This section of the syllabus provides the general course learning objectives, the expected students
learning outcome, the course scope in terms of the department program, and the instrument used to evaluate
the course. If you have any question, contact the instructor or the department.
HCC Grading Scale
Grade
A = 100- 90
B = 89 - 80:
C = 79 - 70:
D = 69 - 60:
59 and below = F
IP (In Progress)
W(Withdrawn)
I (Incomplete)
AUD (Audit)
GPA Points
4 points per semester hour
3 points per semester hour
2 points per semester hour
1 points per semester hour
0 points per semester hour
0 points per semester hour
0 points per semester hour
0 points per semester hour
0 points per semester hour
IP (In Progress) is given only in certain developmental courses. The student must re-enroll
to receive credit. COM (Completed) is given in non-credit and continuing education courses.
To compute grade point average (GPA), divide the total grade points by the total number of
semester hours attempted. The grades "IP," "COM" and "I" do not affect GPA.
Course Student Learning
Outcomes (SLO):
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Identify network transmission media.
Identify the characteristics of OSI, Model, network topologies and protocols.
Identify the functions of a network operating system
Distinguish between centralized, client/server, and peer-to-peer systems;
Distinguish between Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs)
Identify the components used to expand a LAN into a WAN.
Learning Objectives
Student Assignments
Student Assessment(s)
Program/Discipline
Requirements:
Refer to the Curse Calendar
Assessment criteria under development for the following:
1. Identify network transmission media.
2. Identify the characteristics of OSI, Model, network topologies and protocols.
3. Identify the functions of a network operating system
4. Distinguish between centralized, client/server, and peer-to-peer systems;
5. Distinguish between Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs)
6. Identify the components used to expand a LAN into a WAN.
Instructors will use syllabus that will satisfy CurricuUNET requirements and improve ongoing assessment of student-centered learning and teaching.
Computer Science Technology Department
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Academic Discipline/CTE
Program Learning
Outcomes
Install, configure, upgrade, and troubleshoot personal computer operating systems.
Install, configure and troubleshoot networking hardware, protocols and services.
Manage and maintain Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Environment/Network
Infrastructure.
Demonstrate knowledge in General Security Concepts, Communication Security,
Infrastructure Security, and Unified Communications
SCANS and/or Core
Curriculum Competencies:
C1. Allocate Time
C5. Acquires and Evaluates Information
F7. Creative Thinking
C7. Interprets and Communicates Information
C15. Understands Systems
C18. Selects Technology
HCC Policy Statement
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Distance Education and/or Continuing Education Policies
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Web site for non-credit
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Competencies:
Computer Science Technology Department
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