COMP 211 - Networking I

3 Credits: (3 lecture)

Course Description
This course provides a general introduction to networking for network administrators and any system support technicians working on a network.  Special emphasis will be placed on the Transport Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) model and how packets traverse a network.  This course is intended to prepare students to study for and pass the TestOut® Network Pro Certification Exam and/or the CompTIA® Network+ Certification Exam.  

Note Spring semester only.

Prerequisite COMP 101.

A. Describe advantages and disadvantages of different media and topologies. 

B. Identify the characteristics and functions of TCP/IP on the OSI Model layers. 

C. Distinguish among a hub, switch, and router. 

D. Describe the format and function of Media Access Control (MAC) and Internet Protocol (IP) addressing. 

E. Define the function of Transmission Control Protocol/User Datagram Protocol (TCP/UDP) ports.  

F. Identify common TCP and UDP ports. 

G. Configure wireless networks. 

H. Use basic data communications utilities and troubleshooting techniques. 

Content
A. Networking media and topologies. 

B. Protocols and standards of TCP/IP and the OSI Model layers. 

C. Hubs, switches, and routers. 

D. MAC addresses, IP addresses, and Address Resolution Protocol (ARP). 

E. IP address concepts including classes, public vs. private addresses, and static vs. dynamic addressing. 

F. TCP/UDP ports. 

G. Wireless networks. 

H. Network utilities and troubleshooting techniques. 

Student Evaluation
Objectives A through H will be evaluated with a minimum of three exams, a comprehensive final exam, and lab assignments.