Heartland Community College
Master Course Syllabus
Division: Technology
Course Prefix and number: NETW 261
Course Title: Windows Network Infrastructure
DATE PREPARED: April 25, 2002
DATE REVISED:
October 21, 2009
PCS/CIP/ID NO:
12.110901
IAI NO. (if available):
EFFECTIVE DATE OF FIRST CLASS: January 1, 2003
CREDIT HOURS:
3
CONTACT HOURS: 4
LECTURE HOURS: 2
LABORATORY HOURS: 2
CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
Prerequisite: NETW 167 with a grade of C or better. The goal of this course is to provide
the knowledge required by System Administrators, Network Administrators, and IT
professionals who install, configure, manage, and support a network infrastructure that
uses the Windows® server products. This course helps prepare for the related Microsoft
certification exam.
TEXTBOOKS:
Bender, Michael. MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Network
Infrastucture Configuration. Course Technology, Cengage Learning, 2010.
Or comparable textbook as approved by the department.
RELATIONSHIP TO ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND
TRANSFERABILITY:
This course was designed to meet the specific needs of an Associate of Applied Science
degree and not necessarily as a transfer course, particularly in relation to the Illinois
Articulation Initiative. This course may transfer to various institutions in a variety of
ways. Please see an academic advisor for an explanation concerning transfer options.
COURSE OBJECTIVES (Learning Outcomes)
Outcomes
General Range of
Education Assessment
Outcomes Methods
1. Install and configure the Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol (DHCP) and Domain Name System (DNS)
Server services.
Lab,
Writing
Assignment,
& Exams
2. Configure network security protocols including Network
Access Protection.
Lab &
Exams
3. Configure and support remote access to a network, and
extend remote access capabilities by using Network
Policy Server.
Lab,
Writing
Assignment,
& Exams
4. 4. Configure Windows Server as a network router to
enable Internet access.
Lab,
Writing
Assignment,
& Exams
5. Deploy Windows client by using Windows Deployment
tools.
Lab &
Exams
6. Identify and resolve network connectivity problems by
using Windows troubleshooting tools and utilities.
PS2
Lab &
Exams
COURSE/LAB OUTLINE:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Installing Windows Server
Networking with Windows Server
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
Domain Name System
File and Print Services
Network Policy and Access Services
Security in Windows Server
Managing and Monitoring a Windows Server Network Environment
METHOD OF EVALUATION (Tests/Exams, Grading System):
Exams/Assignments:
Students will be evaluated by computer lab exercises, exams, writing assignments, and on
the basis of their ability to successfully perform tasks related to computer network
administration.
Writing Assignments & Labs
Examinations
Comprehensive Final Exam
50%
30%
20%
Grading Scale:
A 90% - 100 %
B 80% - 89%
C 70% - 79%
D 60% - 69%
F Below 60%
REQUIRED WRITING AND READING:
Required reading includes approximately 500-page book and lab manual. Writing
includes documentation of labs completed and homework as assigned.