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Standard |
TEL 140 – Networking
Concepts
Course Description:
Introduces the fundamental concepts involved in
selecting and installing a local area network.
Topics include: introduction to LANs,
networking components, LAN standards, network operating systems (NOS), data
communications, and client-server concepts
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Competency
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Introduction to LANs |
Class |
5 |
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Networking
Components |
D.
Lab |
0 |
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LAN
Standards |
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Lab/O.B.I. |
0 |
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Network
Operating Systems (NOS) |
Credit |
5 |
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Data
Communications |
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Client-Server
Concepts |
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Prerequisite:
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SCT
100 |
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Corequisite: |
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Course Guide |
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Competency |
After
completing this section, the student will: |
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Class |
D. Lab |
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INTRODUCTION TO LANS |
5 |
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LAN basics |
Define the
basic concepts related to a LAN. |
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Identify LAN components. |
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Identify various roles of
users of LAN. |
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Define various roles of
LAN users. |
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Describe the method of
processing used on a LAN. |
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Describe the function of
servers and clients. |
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Describe common
procedures used to log into various systems. |
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Topologies
and protocols |
Name and briefly describe
the three major LAN topologies and protocols. |
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Identify the relative strengths
and weaknesses of each topology. |
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Identify the topologies
and protocols used by various networks. |
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NETWORKING COMPONENTS |
10 |
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Board
configurations |
Identify
jumpers, switches, and other components for network adapters. |
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Define
the configuration terminology used in setting network adapters. |
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Identify non-conflicting
configurations for network adapters. |
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Describe
network adapter card functions. |
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Cabling systems |
Identify
the different types of cables. |
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Identify
the different types of cables. |
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Identify
and explain cable linking device use. |
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Define
LAN cabling rules. |
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LAN STANDARDS |
10 |
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Identify
the layers in the OSI model. |
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Describe
the LAN wiring topologies. |
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Describe the various
media choices. |
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Identify
the components, operation, and design rules for Ethernet, ARCnet,
and Token Ring LANs. |
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NETWORK OPERATING SYSTEMS (NOS) |
10 |
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Describe
Network Operating System (NOS) features. |
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Describe
NOS security features. |
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Identify
different levels of interoperability. |
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Describe
various networking operating system configurations. |
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DATA COMMUNICATIONS |
10 |
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Describe
data formats. |
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Describe
data transmission techniques. |
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Describe
basic modem control and operations. |
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Describe
PC connection to mini and mainframes. |
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CLIENT-SERVER CONCEPTS |
5 |
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Describe various
client-server concepts. |
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Suggested
Resources |
Books:
Tittel and
Johnson.
(1998) A Guide to
Networking Essentials. Course
Technology
Networking Essentials. (1998) ALS
Microsoft Press
Dean.
Network+ Guide to
Networks. Course Technology
2000