Information Technology Department
Saigon Institute of Information Technology
Website: http://www.saigontech.edu.vn
Fundamentals Of Networking Technology
(ITNW 1425)
CRN:
Prerequisite

Ready for ENGL 1301 and MATH 1314 (i.e. no remediation needed) and high school
computer literacy or equivalent. Competency with a PC and with editing software such as
Microsoft Word is also required.
Credit: 3
Course Objectives
The main goal of this course is to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of
networking technologies, concepts and terminology. You will learn about the equipment and
technologies used in LANs and WANs. You will learn about the network topologies used today
and design a network using these topologies. A variety of network equipment will be discussed,
including hubs, routers, switches, and NICs. LAN architectures are covered including Ethernet,
Token ring, and FDDI. Also, you will learn about wide area networking technologies and remote
access technologies such as X.25, ISDN, frame relay, ATM, DSL, SMDS, and SONET
networks. Wireless networking and handheld computing is also discussed. All major LAN and
WAN protocols will be discussed including TCP/IP and the newer IPv6, In addition you will
learn about the OSI layered communications model. Aside from learning the technologies
involved in networking, you will get to understand the daily tasks involved with managing and
troubleshooting a network.
TEXTBOOKS
Book Title
Guide to Networking Essentials
6th Edition
Author
ISBN
Greg Tomsho
Ed Tittel
David Johnson
Semester: Spring 2014
Class ITNW 1425
Room, Days and Times:
1-4188-3718-0
Publisher
Thomson Course
Technology
- Computer LAB L308, Wednesday: 7:30 am - 9:00 am
- Computer LAB L208, Saturday: 9:40 am – 10:40 am
Instructor: Hung, Nguyen Thai
Phone Contact: 0902602836
Email Address: hungiaht@gmail.com
Other Required Materials: The course will be enriched by demonstration of various concepts
covered and the media mix will include video clips, audio clips, narrated white board
demonstrations, software demonstrations, hands-on lab assignments, as well as “commentary”.
There are a number of “give-away” software demo downloads which you will have the
opportunity to use during the semester. These are free and yours to keep if you like them.
Detailed Course Evaluation:
Percent
5%
20%
15%
30%
30%
Total: 100%
Item
Class Participation
Lab/Homework/Quizzes
Projects
Midterm Exam
Final Exam
The standard grading scale of 90-100% equals an "A", 80-89% equals a "B", 70-79% equals a
"C", 60-69% equals a "D", and 0-59% equals an "F".
Late Assignments Policy: A Late assignments may be turned in within one week of due date with
a 20% penalty. No assignments will be accepted after the final exam date!!!!
Make-up Exam Policy: You are expected to take all exams on the scheduled days. Make-up
exams are NOT guaranteed, but are granted at the discretion of the instructor. If make-up exams
are necessary, it is necessary to make arrangements with the instructor PRIOR to exam date.
NOTE: There is NO make-up exam for the final.
Course Outline
Week
Week 1
Date
15-Jan-14
18-Jan-14
Chapter Readings
Syllabus
Introduction to course
Chapter 1: Introduction to Networks and
Networking Concept
22-Jan-14
25-Jan-14
27-Jan-14 -> 09-Feb-14
12-Feb-14
Week 3
15-Feb-14
19-Feb-14
Week 4
22-Feb-14
26-Feb-14
Week 5
01-Mar-14
05-Mar-14
Week 6
08-Mar-14
12-Mar-14
Week 7
15-Mar-14
19-Mar-14
Week 8
22-Mar-14
26-Mar-14
Week 9
29-Mar-14
02-Apr-14
Week 10
05-Apr-14
09-Apr-14
Week 11
12-Apr-14
16-Apr-14
Week 12
19-Apr-14
23-Apr-14
Week 13
26-Apr-14
30-Apr-14
Week 2
Week 14
03-May-14
06-May-14
Week 15
Week 16
07-May-14
10-May-14
14-May-14
17-May-14
Chapter 2: Network Design Essentials
Tet Holidays
Chapter 3: Networking Media
Chapter 4: Network Interface Cards
Chapter 5: Making Network Work
Chapter 6: Network Communication &
Protocols
Chapter 7: Network Architecture
Review for Midterm Exams
Midterm Exams
Chapter 8: Simple Network Operations
Chapter 9: Understanding Complex Networks
Hung Kings Commemoration Day
(make up on or before May 19)
Chapter 10: Introduction to Network Security
Chapter 11: Supporting a Small Business
Network
Chapter 12: Network Administration and
Support
Re-Unification Day (make up on or before
May 20, 21)
Chapter 13: Enterprise and Wide Area
Networks
Chapter 14: Solving Network Problems
(Make-up for 04-Apr and 30-Apr)
Review for Final Exams
Final Exams
Project Presentation
Notice: This schedule is subject to change based on class progress and the instructor’s
discretion.