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Posted: 09/17/07
CIS 2321 Introduction to LAN and WAN
Provides students with classroom and laboratory experience
in current and emerging network technology.
Topics include safety, networking, network terminology and protocols,
network standards, local-area networks (LANs), wide-area networks (WANs), Open
System Interconnection (OSI) models, cabling, cabling tools, routers, router
programming, Ethernet, Internet Protocol (IP) addressing, and network
standards. Particular emphasis is given
to the use of decision-making and problem-solving techniques in applying
science, mathematics, communication, and social-studies 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 and all local, state, and federal
safety, building and environmental codes and regulations. Topics include
computer basics, OSI model, Local Area Networks (LANs), Layer 1 - electronics
and signals; media, connections, and collisions, Layer 2 - concepts and
technologies, basic network design and documentation, structured cabling, Layer
3 - routing and addressing; Protocols, Layer 4 - the transport layer, Layer 5 -
the session layer, Layer 6 - the presentation layer, and Layer 7 - the
application layer.
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Competency Areas |
Hours |
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Computer
Basics |
Class |
4 |
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OSI Model |
D. Lab |
4 |
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Local
Area Networks (LANs) |
P.
Lab/O.B.I. |
0 |
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Layer 1 -
Electronics and Signals; Media, Connections, and Collisions |
Credit |
6 |
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Layer 2 -
Concepts and Technologies |
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Basic
Network Design and Documentation |
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Structured
Cabling |
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Layer 3 -
Routing and Addressing; Protocols |
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Layer 4 -
The Transport Layer |
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Layer 5 -
the Session Layer |
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Layer 7 -
The Application Layer |
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Prerequisite:
CIS 106 or advisor approval Corequisite: |
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Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this section,
the student will: |
Hours |
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Class |
D. Lab
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P. Lab/ O.B.I |
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COMPUTER BASICS
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4 |
4
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0 |
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Basics of
computer software |
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Binary
numbers |
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Basic
networking terminology |
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Digital
bandwidth |
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ISO MEDEL
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3 |
3
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0 |
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Genera
model of communication |
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The OSI
reference model |
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Comparison
of the OSI model and the TCP/IP model |
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LOCAL AREA NETWORKS
(LANs)
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3 |
3
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0 |
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Evolution
of network devices |
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Building
LANs |
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6 |
6
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0 |
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Electronics
and signals |
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Basics of
digital multimeters |
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Basics of
signals and noise in communications systems |
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Basics of
encoding networking signals |
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Media,
connections, and collisions |
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Cable
specification and termination |
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Making
and testing cable |
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Layer 1
components and devices |
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Collisions
and collision domains in shared layer environments |
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Basic
topologies used in networking |
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LAYER 2 – CONCEPTS AND
TECHNOLOGIES
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4 |
4
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0 |
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Concepts |
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Hexadecimal
numbers |
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Framing |
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Technologies |
Basics of
Token Ring |
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Basics of
Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI) |
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Ethernet
and IEEE 802.3 |
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Layer 2
devices |
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Effects
of Layer 2 devices on data flow |
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Basic
Ethernet 10Base-T Troubleshooting |
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BASIC NETWORK DESIGN AND
DOCUMENTATION
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3 |
3
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0 |
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Wiring
closet specifications |
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Identifying
potential wiring closets |
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Selection
practice |
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Horizontal
and backbone cabling |
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Electricity
and grounding |
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Cabling
and grounding |
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Wiring
plan for Ethernet Star Topology LAN |
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Multiple
Earth ground problems |
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Power
line problems |
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Surge
suppressors and Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) functions |
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STRUCTURED CABLING
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3 |
3
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0 |
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RJ-45
jack and outlet installation |
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Basics of
cable installation |
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Structured
cable run installation |
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Basics of
wiring closets and patch panels |
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Range of
equipment for testing structured cabling projects |
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LAYER 3 – ROUTING AND
ADDRESSING, PROTOCOLS
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6 |
6
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0 |
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Routing
and addressing |
Importance of a network layer
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Path
determination |
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IP
address within the IP header |
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IP
address classes |
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Reserved
address space |
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Basics of
subnetting |
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Creating
a subnet |
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Protocols |
Layer 3
devices |
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Network-to-network
communications |
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Advanced ARP
concepts |
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Routable
protocols |
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Routing
protocols |
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Other
network layer services |
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ARP
tables |
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Interior
Gateway Protocols (IGP) and Exterior Gateway Protocol (EGP) |
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Protocol
analyzer software |
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LAYER
4 – THE TRANSPORT LAYER |
2 |
2
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0 |
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Purpose
of the transport layer, the 4 protocols, and comparing TCP and IP |
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TCP and
UDP |
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TCP
connection methods |
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LAYER
5 – THE SESSIONS LAYER |
2 |
2
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0 |
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Sessions
layer overview |
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Session
Layer in terms of analogies |
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Dialogue
control and separation |
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Layer 5
protocols |
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LAYER 6 – THE
PRESENTATION
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2 |
2
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0 |
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The
presentation layer functions and standards |
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File
formats |
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Data
encryption and compression |
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LAYER 7 – THE
APPLICATION
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2 |
2
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0 |
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Domain Name
System |
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Network
Applications |
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Application
Layer Examples |
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Suggested Resources |
Books:
CCNA 1 and 2 Lab Companion, Revised
(
CCNA 1 and 2 Companion Guide,
Revised (
CCNA 1 and 2 Engineering Journal and
Workbook, Revised (
Networking Basics CCNA 1 Companion
Guide with CDROM, ISBN: 1587131641, Odom, Knott, Cisco Press
Networking Basics CCNA 1 Labs and
Study Guide, ISBN: 158713165X, McReynolds, Cisco Press