Maricopa Community Colleges  NET244   20006-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/23/00
NET244 20006-99999 LEC
LAB
3 Credit(s)
0 Credit(s)
3 Period(s)
3 Period(s)
Introduction to Networking
Basic concepts of networking including hardware and software, directory structures, system security procedures, menu and command line utilities, installing application software, printing, electronic mail, system design concepts, network platforms.
Prerequisites: NET183AA or BPC/CIS121AB or permission of Department or Division.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
NET244   20006-99999 Introduction to Networking
1. Define "local area network." (I)
2. Identify basic hardware and software components of a local area network. (I)
3. Describe LAN system design concepts. (I)
4. Explain OSI and IEEE 802 standards. (I)
5. Operate printing utilities. (II)
6. Use PC networking operating systems software such as Novell Netware or others. (III)
7. Describe and create LAN directory structures. (IV)
8. Describe and implement system security procedures. (IV)
9. Create and customize network menus. (IV)
10. Execute command line utilities. (IV)
11. Install application software. (IV)
12. Utilize LAN printserver and spooling features. (IV)
13. Run multi-user applications on a PC LAN. (IV)
14. Explain and use strategies to optimize network performance and provide security. (IV)
15. Use features to share and control the use of peripherials, software, and data. (IV)
16. Evaluate the Ethernet, Token Ring, and other networks. (IV)
17. Perform electronic messaging functions. (IV)
18. Differentiate among various network platforms. (V)
19. Select an appropriate LAN operating system. (V)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
NET244   20006-99999 Introduction to Networking
    I. Introduction
        A. Local area network (LAN) concepts
          1. Definition of "Local area network"
          2. Historical overview
          3. Definitions and terminology
          4. Characteristics
          5. LAN communication concepts
        B. Applications and benefits
          1. Networking PCs and workstations
          2. Resource sharing
        C. System design concepts
          1. Defining requirements
          2. Selection parameters
          3. Delay
          4. Throughput
          5. Cost
          6. Availability
          7. Security
        D. Standards
          1. OSI international model
          2. IEEE 802 CSMA/CD
          3. Defacto standards
          4. MAP/TOP
          5. Ethernet differences
      II. Network hardware
          A. Hardware components
            1. Network adapter cards
            2. Cabling and connectors
          B. Network servers
            1. Print
            2. Disk
            3. File
            4. Dedicated vs. non-dedicated
            5. Communication servers
            6. Database servers
            7. E-mail servers
            8. Utilities
          C. Workstations
            1. Workstation/server combinations
            2. Diskless workstations
        III. Network operating system software
            A. Novell Netware
            B. Others
          IV. Local Area Network Features
              A. Workstation intialization
              B. Directory structures
              C. System security procedures
              D. Network menu utilities
              E. Command line utilities
              F. Application software installation
                1. Application setup and installation
                2. Network software packages
                3. Handling non-network-ready software
              G. Servers
                1. File servers
                2. Print servers and spooling
                3. Mail servers
                4. Gateway servers
              H. Electronic messaging functions
            V. Network platforms
                A. Novell Netware
                B. Microsoft LAN manager
                C. IBM LAN Server
                D. Banyan Vines
                E. Apple Talk
                F. UNIX
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