Computer Network and Networking Essentials
Syllabus
College of Information Systems & Technology IT/240 Version 4
Intro to LAN Technologies
Copyright © 2012, 2009, 2007 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved.
Course Description
This foundational course covers local area network topics including rationale for networking, the open systems interconnection (OSI) model, common network topologies and architecture, client/server concepts, basic hardware devices and usage, and basic networking security concepts.
Policies
Faculty and students will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents:
University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document.
Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum.
University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality.
Course Materials
Stallings, W. (2009). Business data communications (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson/Prentice Hall.
Tomsho, G. (2011). Guide to networking essentials (6th ed.). Clifton Park, NY: Course Technology, Cengage Learning.
All electronic materials are available on the student website.
Week One, Mar 3, 2014: Local Area Networks
Details
Due
Points
Objectives
1.1 Explain the purpose of a LAN and the benefits it can provide to its users.
1.2 Differentiate between types of networks.
1.3 Define basic LAN terminology.
1.4 Explain how LAN operating systems work.
Course Preparation
Read the course description and objectives.
Read the instructor’s biography and post your own.
Reading
Read Appendix A.
Reading
Read Ch. 2, “Network Hardware Essentials,” of Guide to Networking Essentials.
Reading
Read Ch. 3, “Network Topologies
College of Information Systems & Technology IT/240 Version 4
Intro to LAN Technologies
Copyright © 2012, 2009, 2007 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved.
Course Description
This foundational course covers local area network topics including rationale for networking, the open systems interconnection (OSI) model, common network topologies and architecture, client/server concepts, basic hardware devices and usage, and basic networking security concepts.
Policies
Faculty and students will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents:
University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document.
Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum.
University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality.
Course Materials
Stallings, W. (2009). Business data communications (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson/Prentice Hall.
Tomsho, G. (2011). Guide to networking essentials (6th ed.). Clifton Park, NY: Course Technology, Cengage Learning.
All electronic materials are available on the student website.
Week One, Mar 3, 2014: Local Area Networks
Details
Due
Points
Objectives
1.1 Explain the purpose of a LAN and the benefits it can provide to its users.
1.2 Differentiate between types of networks.
1.3 Define basic LAN terminology.
1.4 Explain how LAN operating systems work.
Course Preparation
Read the course description and objectives.
Read the instructor’s biography and post your own.
Reading
Read Appendix A.
Reading
Read Ch. 2, “Network Hardware Essentials,” of Guide to Networking Essentials.
Reading
Read Ch. 3, “Network Topologies