V e rsion: 3/20/2019 2
Additional Course Information
Topical Outline: Each offering of this course must include the following topics (be sure to include information regarding lab,
practicum, and clinical or other non-lecture instruction).
Networking Concepts
Network Installation and Configuration
Network Media and Topologies
Network Management
Network Security
Course Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes – Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
Identify and use network transmission media; explain the OSI model; Identify the characteristics of network
topologies and protocols; identify the functions of a network operating system and distinguish between
centralized, client/server, and peer-to-peer systems; and distinguish between Local Area Networks (LANs) and
Wide Area Networks (WANs) and identify the components used to expand a LAN into a WAN.
Methods of Assessment:
All outcomes will be assessed by one or more of the following:
Artifact Reflection Journal
Lab Assignments
Projects
Test Quizzes
Final Exam
Outside Certification Examination
Required text(s), optional text(s) and/or materials to be supplied by the student:
• Mi cro s of t Wi n do w s N e tw o rk in g Es se n ti als . Dary l Gi bs on . S YBEX . 2011. ISBN #: 978-1-11801-685-5
• USB Flash Drive
• High-speed Internet Connection
Suggested Course Maximum:
14
List any specific or physical requirements beyond a typical classroom required to teach the
course.
Enough personal computers, network switches, Cat5e cable, and Cat5e cabling tools to create a small physical computer
network. Will require Windows and /or Linux operating systems.
Course Requirements/Grading System: Describe any course specific requirements such as research papers or
reading assignments and the generalized grading format for the course.
Tests and Comprehensive Final Exam (partial multiple choice, fill in the blank, etc. with a hands-on component)
Weekly Short Answer and Hands-on Lab Assignments
10% Attendance and participation
40% Lab Assignments
50% Examinations
