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ILLINOIS CENTRAL COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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DESCRIPTION
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CMCIS 151 Network Fundamentals
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Prerequisite: CMGEN 110 or equivalent or department approval
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This is the first of four courses designed to provide students with
classroom and laboratory experience in current and emerging networking
technologies that will empower them to enter employment and/or further
education and training in the computer networking field. Instruction
includes but is not limited to: safety, network topologies, network
equipment and operating systems, networking protocols and terminology,
network standards and models, LANs, WANs, cabling, cabling tools, and
IP addressing. Particular emphasis is given to the use of decision-making
and problem-solving techniques in applying science, mathematics, and
communications concepts to solve networking problems. In addition,
instruction and training are provided in the proper care, maintenance, and
use of networking software, tools, and equipment.
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Three lecture and two laboratory hours per week
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Credit: Four semester hours
GENERAL EDUCATION GOALS
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The student will demonstrate mathematical and scientific reasoning.
#6
The student can work independently and collaboratively.
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The student will demonstrate computer literacy and information literacy.
COURSE LEVEL GOALS
The student will be able to:
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Describe the protocols and services provided by the Application layer in
the OSI and TCP/IP models and describe how this layer operates in
various networks (#7)
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Analyze the operations and features of the Transport layer protocols and
services (#7)
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Analyze the operations and feature of the Network layer protocols and
services and explain the fundamental concepts of routing (#7)
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Describe the operation of protocols at the Data link layer and explain how
they support communications (#7)
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Explain the role of Physical layer protocols and services in supporting
communications across data networks (#7)
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Employ basic cabling and network designs to connect devices in
accordance with stated objectives (#6)
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Design, calculate, and apply subnet masks and addresses to fulfill given
requirements (#3)
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MATERIALS OF INSTRUCTION
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Instructor-prepared handouts
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Cisco approved on-line curriculum and simulations
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METHODS OF PRESENTATION
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Lecture
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Laboratory instruction
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METHODS OF ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING
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Pre-test/posttest
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Anonymous completion of feedback forms
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EVALUATION OF STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
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Examination
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Laboratory assignments
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COURSE CONTENT
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Networking concepts
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OSI Application Layer functionality and protocols
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OSI Transport Layer
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OSI Network Layer
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OSI Data Link Layer
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OSI Physical Layer
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IP addressing
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Ethernet fundamentals and technologies
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Planning and cabling networks
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Configuring and testing your network