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

Corequisites: CSNT 231

Quarters Offered: Winter, Spring

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
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

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