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CSNT 231 Network Fundamentals I

6 credits
This course includes networking fundamentals between computing systems. Students will work on designing, implementing, and maintaining a network with all its various components. There is a heavy emphasis on training based on the CompTIA Network+ industry certification requirements.

Prerequisites: CSNT 120, CSNT 124 , CSNT 125  and MATH 098  (or placement into any MATH/MATH& course with MATH 098 as a prerequisite)

Corequisites: CSNT 232  

Quarters Offered: Winter, Spring

Global Outcomes:
This course teaches to the global outcome of Intercultural Appreciation.

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • Subnet classful networks
  • Explain commonly implemented network models and determine the best model for a given business scenario
  • Describe the importance of various national and international standard setting organizations
  • Define the layers and functions of the OSI model
  • Incorporate proven troubleshooting methods and tools to solve network problems
  • Distinguish between various transmission media and uses
  • Terminate cabling according to industry standards
  • Schematically design networks


Total Hours: 100 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 80