Networking I
Course Description
This course provides an overview of networking, including such topics as networking advantages, OSI layers; addressing and routing protocols; and LAN design, topologies, and cabling.
Required Course Materials
3 ring binder and paper and /or good quality bond notebook for Engineering Journal or online equivalent
Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course students will be able to:
1. Identify and describe the functions of each of the seven layers of the OSI reference model.
2. Describe data link and network addresses and identify key differences between them.
3. Define and describe the function of a MAC address.
4. List the key internetworking functions of the OSI Network layer.
5. Identify at least three reasons why the industry uses a layered model.
6. Describe the two parts of network addressing, then identify the parts in specific protocol address examples.
7. Identify the functions of each layer of the ISO/OSI reference model.
8. Define and explain the five conversion steps of data encapsulation.
9. Describe the different classes of IP addresses [and subnetting].
10. Identify the function of the TCP/IP network-layer protocols.
Course Objectives and Outline
This course material will be presented through lectures, group work, lab and demonstrations according to the following schedule.
Evaluation Procedures
Grade Breakdown Minimum Grading Scale
Tests and projects = 60% 70% average + 70% on Final A 93% - 100%
Daily & Journal = 40% A - 90% - 92%
B+ 87% - 89%
B 83% - 86%
B- 80% - 82%
C+ 77% - 79%
C 73% - 76%
C- 70% - 72%
D+ 67% - 69%
D 63% - 66%
D - 60% - 62%
F 59 & Below
Network Project
The student will do a networking project. Details will be handed out later.
Skills-Based Assessment
Individual student will able to demonstrate competency in use of:
- Cabling
- Correct wiring and passes cable test
- Jacket (shielding) has to be in the connector and compressed
- Ability to see all the coloring on the end
- Follows standards (right sequence)
The student will need to be able to perform various hands on networking tasks. These will be performed in class with the instructor proctoring the work. These are pass / fail work.
On-line Text Outline CCNA 1 v3.0
Module 1: Introduction
1.1 Connecting to the Internet
1.2 Network Math
Module 2: Networking Terminology
2.1 Network Terminology
2.2 Bandwidth
2.3 Network Models
Module 3: Networking Media
3.1 Copper Media
Module 4: Cable Testing
3.2 Optical Media
3.3 Wireless
4.1 Background
4.2 Signals and Noise
Module 5: Cabling LANs and WANs
5.1 Cabling the LAN
5.2 Cabling the WAN
Module 6: Ethernet Fundamentals
6.1 Ethernet Fundamentals
6.2 Ethernet Operation
Module 7: Ethernet Technologies
7.1 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
7.2 1000 Mbps/10Gbps Ethernet
Module 8: Ethernet Switching
8.1 Ethernet Switching
8.2 Collision and Broadcast Domains
Module 9: IP Addressing
9.1 Introduction to TCP/IP
9.2 Internet Addresses
9.3 Obtaining an IP Address
Module 10: IP Routing
10.1 Internet Protocol (IP)
10.2 IP Routing Protocols
10.3 Mechanics of Subnetting
Module 11: TCP/IP Transport and Application Layers
11.1 TCP/IP Transport Layer
11.2 TCP/IP Application Layer
Case Study: Structured Cabling