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CIS-2120-VO01 - Concepts of Local Area Networks Synonym: 187506 Location: Online Credits: 3 (45 hours) Day/Times: Meets online Semester Dates: 01-21-2020 to 05-04-2020 Last day to drop without a grade: 02-10-2020 - Refund Policy Last day to withdraw (W grade): 04-06-2020 - Refund Policy Faculty: James Nye | View Faculty Credentials This course has started, please contact the offering academic center about registration Course Description: This course covers the basic networking concepts found on the CompTIA Network+ certification. Concepts include network operating systems, hardware, and troubleshooting techniques and the role, setup and administration of Local Area Networks. Prerequisite: Desktop Operating Systems. Essential Objectives: The successful student will be able to: 1. Describe the functions and services of a network, its advantages and disadvantages, and how it differs from stand alone systems. 2. Identify and distinguish between the different types of networks such as LAN, MAN, WAN, enterprise, peer-to-peer, client/server, and intranet. 3. Describe various network topologies both logically and physically, including the different types of media and media connectors. 4. Describe the purpose, features, and functions of various network devices, including switches, routers, NICs, and firewalls. 5. Define a protocol and describe the functions of various network protocols. 6. Describe the differences between common network routing protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP. 7. Describe the seven layers of the OSI model and the functions of each layer and how they compare to the TCP/IP Model. 8. Discuss the basic functionality of common network operating systems, including: Windows, OS X, and UNIX. 9. Demonstrate network troubleshooting techniques and the use of common diagnostic tools. 10. Set up two or more PCs to create a peer-to-peer network. 11. Identify IPv4, IPv6 class ranges, common subnet masks, and private address spaces. 12. Compare common TCP/IP protocols including, TCP, FTP, SMTP, HTTP, SSH, and IMAP. 13. Analyze different security methods, including virus protection and explain the methods for implementing such security in a small network environment. 14. Explain the need for a comprehensive backup and disaster recovery plan, and prepare such a plan for a sample small business. Textbooks: Spring 2020 textbook data will be available on December 6. On that date a link will be available below that will take you to eCampus, CCV's bookstore. The information provided there will be for this course only. Please see this page for more information regarding the purchase of textbooks. Methods: Small-group and whole-class discussion Lecture Small group activities/Lab work Online discussion and reaction writing assignments Mid-term and final exams Independent student project with presentation Grading Criteria: A+ through A-: For any work to receive an "A," it must clearly be exceptional or outstanding work. It must demonstrate keen insight and original thinking. It must not only demonstrate full understanding of the topic or issues addressed, but it must also provide a critical analysis of these. In addition, an "A" grade reflects a student's ability to clearly and thoughtfully articulate his or her learning. B+ through B-: For any work to receive a "B," it must be good to excellent work. It must demonstrate strong originality, comprehension, critical thinking, and attention to detail. In addition, a "B" grade reflects a student's ability to clearly articulate his or her learning. C+ through C-: For any work to receive a "C," it must meet the expectations of the assignment. It must demonstrate solid comprehension, critical thinking, and attention to detail. In addition, a "C" grade reflects a student's ability to adequately articulate his or her learning. D+ through D-: For any work to receive a "D," it must marginally meet the expectations of the assignment. It demonstrates minimal comprehension, critical thinking, and attention to detail. In addition, a "D" grade may reflect a student's difficulty in articulating his or her learning. F: Work that receives an "F" grade does not meet the expectations or objectives of the assignment. It demonstrates consistent problems with comprehension, organization, critical thinking, and supporting details. In addition, an "F" grade reflects a student's inability to articulate his or her learning. Students are strongly urged to discuss this grade with their instructor and advisor. Attendance Policy: Each unexcused absence not made-up by the student will affect the overall grade by 1 letter grade. Students missing more than two classes will not receive a passing grade. Contact Faculty: Email: James Nye Hiring Coordinator for this course: Theodore Pappadopoulos Syllabus: Spring 2020 Syllabus 1/19-1/26 Network Models and Cabling 1/27-2/2 Ethernet 2/3-2/9 Installing a Physical Network 2/10-2/16 TCP/IP Basics 2/17-2/23 Routing 2/24-3/1 TCP/IP Applications 3/2-3/8 Network Naming 3/9-3/15 Advanced Networking Devices 3/16-3/22 IPv6 3/23-3/29 Wireless Networking 3/30-4/5 Building a Real World Network 4/6-4/12 Managing Risk 4/13-4/19 Protecting Your Network 4/20-4/26 Network Troubleshooting 4/27-5/3 Final Exam Accessibility Services for Students with Disabilities: CCV strives to mitigate barriers to course access for students with documented disabilities. To request accommodations, please Provide disability documentation to the Accessibility Coordinator at your academic center. https://ccv.edu/discover-resources/students-with-disabilities/ Request an appointment to meet with accessibility coordinator to discuss your request and create an accommodation plan. Once created, students will share the accommodation plan with faculty. Please note, faculty cannot make disability accommodations outside of this process. Academic Honesty: CCV has a commitment to honesty and excellence in academic work and expects the same from all students. Academic dishonesty, or cheating, can occur whenever you present -as your own work- something that you did not do. You can also be guilty of cheating if you help someone else cheat. Being unaware of what constitutes academic dishonesty (such as knowing what plagiarism is) does not absolve a student of the responsibility to be honest in his/her academic work. Academic dishonesty is taken very seriously and may lead to dismissal from the College. Course description details subject to change. Please refer to this document frequently.