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 98 (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

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