Maricopa Community Colleges  CIS109AM   19996-20015 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  05/25/99
CIS109AM     19996-20015 L+L 1 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Networking Technology I
Computer networking basics. Network services, transmission media, and connectivity devices covered. Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Reference Model emphasized. Prerequisites: None.
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
CIS109AM   19996-20015 Networking Technology I
1. Identify the characteristics of various computing models. (I)
2. Differentiate between Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN). (I)
3. List various network services. (II)
4. Identify and describe various transmission media. (III)
5. List and describe network and internetwork connectivity devices. (IV)
6. Explain the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Reference Model. (V)
7. List and describe the various layers of the OSI and their purposes. (VI-XII)
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CIS109AM   19996-20015 Networking Technology I
    I. Computer Networking Overview
        A. Definitions
        B. Models and Network Development
          1. Centralized Computing
          2. Distributed Computing
          3. Collaborative Computing
          4. Client/Server Computing
          5. Client/Network Computing
        C. Computer Networks
          1. Local Area Network (LAN)
          2. Wide Area Network (WAN)
        D. Network Elements
      II. Network Services
          A. Common Services
          B. File
          C. Print
          D. Message
          E. Application
          F. Database
          G. Centralized vs. Distributed
        III. Transmission Media
            A. Definitions/Overview
            B. Cost and Ease of Installation
            C. Capacity
            D. Attenuation
            E. Interference and Signal Capture
            F. Cable Media
          IV. Connectivity Devices
              A. Network
                1. Transmission Media Connectors
                2. Network Interface Boards
                3. Modems
                4. Repeaters
                5. Hubs
                6. Bridges
                7. Multiplexers
              B. Internetwork
                1. Routers
                2. Brouters
                3. Channel Service Unit/Digital Service Unit
            V. Network Protocols and Models
                A. Overview
                B. Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Reference Model
                C. OSI Model and Protocols
              VI. OSI Physical Layer
                  A. Definition
                  B. Connection Types
                  C. Physical Topology
                  D. Signaling
                  E. Digital Signaling
                  F. Analog Signaling
                  G. Bit Synchronization
                  H. Bandwidth Use
                VII. OSI Data Link Layer
                    A. Overview
                    B. Logical Topology
                    C. Media Access
                    D. Addressing
                    E. Transmission Synchronization
                    F. Connection Services
                  VIII. OSI Network Layer
                      A. Overview
                      B. Addressing
                      C. Switching
                      D. Route Discovery
                      E. Route Selection
                      F. Connection Services
                      G. Gateway Services
                    IX. OSI Transport Layer
                        A. Overview
                        B. Address/Name Resolution
                        C. Segment Development
                        D. Connection Services
                      X. OSI Session Layer
                          A. Overview
                          B. Dialog Control
                          C. Session Administration
                        XI. OSI Presentation Layer
                            A. Overview
                            B. Translation
                            C. Encryption
                          XII. OSI Application Layer
                              A. Overview
                              B. Service Advertisement
                              C. Service Use Methods
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