Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
CIS175AF 20016-20086	L+L	3 Credit(s)	4 Period(s)
Microsoft Networking Essentials
Overview of wide area networks with an emphasis on local area network. Includes terminology, hardware and software components, connectivity, network architecture, packet structure, topologies, communication standards and protocols, and security issues. Prerequisites: BPC110, or CIS105, or permission of Instructor.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
CIS175AF   20016-20086	Microsoft Networking Essentials

1.	Describe the benefits, uses and problems of a Local Area Network (LAN) . (I)
2.	Analyze LAN requirements and implementation. (I)
3.	Design a LAN including cable type, topology, and protocols. (II)
4.	Define repeaters, bridges, routers and gateways. (III)
5.	Evaluate advantages and disadvantages of LAN extension technologies. (III)
6.	Describe LAN access and data security issues. (IV)
7.	Identify printing problems. (IV)
8.	Troubleshoot various LAN problems. (IV)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
CIS175AF   20016-20086	Microsoft Networking Essentials

I. Network Orientation A. Definition of a Local Area Network (LAN) B. Benefits, uses, and problems C. Hardware components D. Software components E. Network architecture II. How a Network Functions A. LAN topologies and communication standards B. Packet structure C. Common protocols D. Putting data on a cable E. Cabling options III. LAN Extensions and Intercommunication Technologies A. Modems in network communications B. Repeaters, bridges, routers, and gateways C. Wide Area Network (WAN) transmission IV. Advanced Topics A. LAN access and data security issues B. Network management utilities C. Printing problems D. Internet services E. Troubleshooting of LAN

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