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    Apr 23, 2024  
Catalog 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CSNT 232 Network Fundamentals II

6 credits
This course is a continuation of CSNT 231 Network Fundamentals I and introduces advanced networking, configuration, and troubleshooting skills. Students will setup and manage all the basic components and services of today’s most popular networks. There is a heavy emphasis on training based on the CompTIA Network+ industry certification requirements.

Prerequisites: CSNT 124 CSNT 125 , and MATH 098  (or placement into any MATH/MATH& course with MATH 098 as a prerequisite)

Corequisites: CSNT 231  (prerequisite or corequisite)

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • Create and manage a client /server based network
  • Demonstrate usage of the Internet Protocol Suite (TCP/IP) including troubleshooting and advanced subnetting techniques
  • Use and configure different networking components
  • Recognize and use various network protocols and standards
  • Complete the basic programming of a routing device
  • Use a selection of common hardware and software utilities
  • Perform basic network security, maintenance, backup, and restoration tasks
  • Setup and configure wireless access points
  • Use SQL to create and query a basic database 

Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcomes:

  • be prepared to obtain an entry-level position in the IT field
  • perform successfully as computer technicians, Network technicians, installers, troubleshooters, help desk support, and network administrators
  • create and troubleshoot physical networks

Global Outcomes
This course teaches to the global outcome of teamwork.

Total Hours: 100 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 20 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 80