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Catalog 2019-2020 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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

Course Outcomes
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

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 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 80