Southern State Community College
Curriculum Committee – May 2012
CSCI 2235 – Network Management & Administration
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I.
COURSE TITLE:
Network Management and Administration
COURSE NUMBER:
2235
II.
PREREQUISITES: CSCI 1140
III.
CREDIT HOURS: 4
LAB HOURS: 1 (2 contact hours)
IV.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
CATALOG PREFIX:
CSCI
LECTURE HOURS: 3
OBSERVATION HOURS: 0
This course is designed to introduce concepts in management and administration of local
area networks. It familiarizes the student with network topologies, hardware, protocols,
standards and methodologies, as well as covering best practices.
V.
ADOPTED TEXT(S):
Network + Guide to Networks
6th Edition.
Tamara Dean
Thomson Course Technology, 2010.
ISBN: # 1-133-60819-1
VI.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
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Introduction of networking concepts, hardware and software.
Understanding of networking standards and the OSI model
Understanding of networking protocols and media
Introduction to networking hardware
Introduction of network topologies and access methods
Introduction to WANs and the Internet
Develop a deeper understanding of TCP management concepts, including subnetting
and network address translation (NAT)
8. Review popular network operating systems (NOS) including Windows Server 2003,
UNIX-type operating systems, and NetWare-based systems
9. Learn how to approach the tasks of troubleshooting and maintaining networks in a
logical, practical manner.
10. Explain how to keep network resources available and connections reliable despite
threats such as power outages or hardware and software failures.
11. Discuss critical network security techniques, including the use of firewalls,
encryption, and enterprise-wide security policies.
12. Describe how to approach large network projects, including software or hardware
updates or an entire network implementation.
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VII.
COURSE METHODOLOGY:
May include but not limited to: lecture, independent and group programming projects, inclass and at-home assignments, tests and quizzes
VIII. GRADING:
A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 - 69
F = 0 - 59
IX.
COURSE OUTLINE/SAMPLE COURSE CALENDAR:
Chapter 1 – Introduction to Networking – Week 1
Types of Networks
Client/Server Networks
Common Network Services
Chapter 2 – Networking Standards and the OSI Model – Week 2
Networking Standards
OSI Model
Applying the OSI Model
Chapter 3 – Transmission Basics and Networking Media – Week 3
Transmission Basics
Analog and Digital Signaling
Throughput and Bandwidth
Baseband and Broadband
Coaxial Cable
Twisted-Pair Cable
Fiber-Optic Cable
Chapter 4 – Introduction to TCP/IP Protocols – Week 4
TCP/IP Core Protocols
IP Addressing
Sockets and Ports
DNS
Application Layer Protocols
Chapter 5 – Topologies and Ethernet Standards – Week 5
Logical and Physical Topologies
Switching
Ethernet
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Chapter 6 – Networking Hardware – Week 6
NICs
Repeaters and Hubs
Bridges
Switches
Routers
Gateways
Chapter 7 – WANs and Remote Connectivity – Week 7
WAN Essentials
Wan Topologies
PSTN, ISDN, T-Carriers, DSL, Broadband Cable, Wireless Networks
Remote Connectivity
VPNs
Chapter 8 – Wireless Networking – Week 8
Wireless Spectrum
WLAN
802.11 WLANs
Bluetooth
Wireless WANs and Internet Access
Chapter 10 – In-Depth TCP/IP Networking - Week 9 and 10
Subnetting
Classless Interdomain Routing (CIDR)
Network Address Translation (NAT)
TCP/IP Utilities
Chapter 12 - Network Security – Week 11
Security Audits
Security Risks
An Effective Security Policy
Encryption
Authentication Protocols
Wireless Network Security
Chapter 13 - Troubleshooting Network Problems – Week 12
Troubleshooting Methodology
Identify Symptoms and Potential Causes
Implement an Action Plan and Solution
Test the Result
Document the Solution
Troubleshooting Tools
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Chapter 14 - Ensuring Integrity and Availability – Week 13
What are Integrity and Availability?
Malware
Fault Tolerance
Data Backup
Disaster Recovery
Chapter 15 - Network Management – Week 14 and 15
Fundamentals of Network Management
Fault and Performance Management
Asset Management
Change management
Week 16
Finals
** Instructor reserves the right to organize work to meet the objectives of the course
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OTHER REQUIRED TEXTS, SOFTWARE AND MATERIALS:
At the discretion of the instructor
XI.
EVALUATION:
Instructor will specify which criteria apply to a particular assignment.
Students will complete multiple exercises.
Other assignments, projects, and exercises may be assigned and graded at the discretion of
the instructor.
XII.
SPECIFIC MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS:
At the discretion of the instructor
XIII. OTHER INFORMATION:
FERPA: Students need to understand that your work may be seen by others. Others may
see your work when being distributed, during group project work, or if it is chosen for
demonstration purposes.
Students also need to know that there is a strong possibility that your work may be
submitted to other entities for the purpose of plagiarism checks.
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DISABILITIES: Students with disabilities may contact the Disabilities Service Office,
Central Campus, at 800-628-7722 or 937-393-3431.