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    May 03, 2024  
Catalog 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CSNT 255 Network Administration I

6 credits
This course looks at networking from an administrative side. Students will develop installation and troubleshooting skills as well as set up and configure the main components of today’s most popular network operating system(s). Emphasis is on hands-on experience.

Prerequisites: CSNT 231 CSNT 232 , and ENGL 099  (or placement into ENGL& 101  or higher) 

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

  • Perform installations using a variety of methods
  • Create images for backups and restorations
  • Set up and manage DHCP and DHCP Relay Agent
  • Manage file and directory structure security
  • Demonstrate the setup and configuration of user accounts and profiles
  • Demonstrate the proper usage of various network (IP) troubleshooting utilities
  • Demonstrate advanced IP and firewall configuration abilities
  • Set up and configure a basic ADS structure
  • Set up and administer basic DNS services
  • Work in an Active Directory domain environment
  • Set up, configure, and troubleshoot IPv4 networks
  • Use routing tables to troubleshoot connectivity issues

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
  • demonstrate proficiency with using current popular network & client operating systems

Global Outcomes
This course teaches to the global outcome of critical thinking.

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