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CIS 3030 - Intro to Networking


Clock Hours: 142

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Prerequisites: Information Processing Technician 

Industry Certifications CompTIA Net+ and Testout Network Pro Certifications

Course Description:
This course prepares the foundation for becoming a networking specialist.  Terminology, concepts, and basic procedures are important aspects taught in this course.  LabSims provide virtual training for networking.

Student Learning Outcomes:
  1. Identify basic networking concepts, including how a network works.  Content should include network access, protocol, network interface cards, full duplex, cabling twisted pair, coaxial, fiber optic.
  2. Identify procedures for swapping and configuring network interface cards.
  3. Identify the ramifications of repairs on the network.  Content should include reduced bandwidth, loss of data, network slowdown.
  4. Identify the networking capabilities of DOS and Windows including procedures for connecting to the network.  Identify concepts and capabilities relating to the Internet and basic procedures for setting up a system for Internet access.  Content should include TCP/IP, E-mail, html, http, ftp, domain names (Web sites), ISP, and dial-up access.
  5. Summarize the basics of networking fundamentals, including technologies, devices and protocols.
    1. Basics of configuring IP addressing and TCP/IP properties (DHCP, DNS)
    2. Bandwidth and latency
    3. Status indicators
    4. Protocols (TCP/IP, NETBIOS)
    5. Full-duplex, half-duplex
    6. Basics of workgroups and domains
    7. Common ports: HTTP, FTP, POP, SMTP, TELNET, HTTPS
    8. LAN/WAN
    9. Hub, switch and router
    10. Identify Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
    11. Basic class identification
  6. Categorize network cables and connectors and their implementations
    1. Cables
      1. Plenum/PVC
      2. UTP (e.g., CAT3, CAT5/5e, CAT6)
      3. STP
      4. Fiber
      5. Coaxial Cable
    2. Connectors
      1. RJ45
      2. RJ11
  7. Compare and contrast the different network types
    1. Broadband
      1. DSL
      2. Cable
      3. Satellite