Computer Science Technology Department Page 1 of 10. Course Reference Number (CRN) Course Level: Beginning NSA-KU: Networking Concepts

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ITNW 1425 Fundamentals of Networking Technologies

Course Syllabus Summer 2017

Instructor Name: Douglas (Scott) Hillman

Tel: Office 713-718-6465 Google phone 979-217-1744

Office: 1215 Holman St. Suite JDB210 J. Don Boney building Houston Tx. 77004 Office hours: 5:00pm-6:00pm and by appointment.

Email: [email protected]

Websites: http://eagle.hccs.edu/faculty/hillman_s/index.html http://learning.hccs.edu/faculty/scott.hillman Course Reference Number (CRN) 10536

Course Level: Beginning NSA-KU: Networking Concepts

Course Description: Introduction to the fundamentals of Networking, Networking concepts, terminology of networks. Students will gain a basic understanding of network components and how they interact.

Course Topics:

1. Overview of Networking (OSI Model) 2. Network Media

3. Network architectures (LANs, WANs)

4. Network Devices (Routers, Switches, VPNs, Firewalls) 5. Network Services

6. Network Protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS, SMTP, UDP) 5. Network Topologies

6. Overview of Network Security Issues. Student learning outcomes:

Students will be able to upon successful completion of this course.

Describe the fundamental concepts, technologies, components and issues related to communications and data networks. Describe a basic network architecture given a specific need and set of hosts/clients. Track and identify the packets involved in a simple TCP connection (or a trace of such a connection) Use a network monitoring tool (e.g., Wireshark). Use a network mapping tool (e.g., Nmap).

Course Prerequisite(s)

Must be at college-level skills in reading, writing, and mathematics Course Semester Credit Hours (SCH)

(Lecture, Lab) Credit Hours 4.0 (Lecture 3, Lab 3)

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Textbook: Author: Jill West; Tamara Dean; Jean Andrews Title: Network+ Guide to Networks, 7th Edition

Publisher: Cengage w/MindTap

ISBN: 9781305929685 CompTIA®_{Network+ Guide to Networks}_. Course textbook Objectives:

Knowing how to install, configure, and troubleshoot a computer network is a highly marketable and exciting skill. This course first introduces the fundamental building blocks that form a modern network, such as protocols, media, topologies, and hardware. It then provides in depth coverage of the most important concepts in contemporary networking, such as TCP/IP, Ethernet, wireless transmission, virtual networks, security, and troubleshooting. After completing this course and

completing the exercises, you will be prepared to select the best network design, hardware, and software for your

environment. You will also have the skills to build a network from scratch and maintain, upgrade, troubleshoot, and manage an existing network. Finally, you will be well-prepared to pass CompTIA’s Network+ N10-006 certification exam.

Specific textbook topic coverage includes:

Introduction to Networking, How Computers Find Each Other on Networks, How Data Is Transported Over Networks Structured Cabling and Networking Elements, Network Cabling, Wireless Networking, Cloud Computing and Remote Access Network Risk Management, Unified Communications and Network Performance Management, Network Segmentation and Virtualization, Wide Area Networks, Industrial and Enterprise Networking.

Instructional Method Distance (100%) Type of Instruction: Lecture/Lab Course Length (number of weeks) 16 Weeks Course Requirements, Policy, and Course Calendar

Instructor's Requirements

1. Adequate hardware including a 1 GHz or faster CPU, 4GB or more of RAM, graphics card with 128 MB of memory, 100 GB of disk storage space and handle multimedia items (sound and maybe a microphone [suggested but not required this semester].

2. Windows 7, 8.1, or 10 operating system.

3. Browser’s which are compatible with Virtual labs via NETLAB+ are listed below.

NETLAB+ provides remote access to physical lab equipment and curriculum. To access your Virtual Labs you will need a user ID and password, assigned by your instructor or local system administrator. This will be provided the first week of class. Personal firewall software can interfere with this application. If you experience login or port test failures, please disable your firewall software to determine if this is causing the problem. Browser security settings can interfere with required features. It is recommended that you add the IP address (or host name) of this site to your browser's trusted site list. This application uses Java™, JavaScript, Cookies, Popup Windows, and IFRAMES. Please adjust your browser settings accordingly.

System Web Browser Version Status

Windows

Mozilla Firefox 3.6.15 Supported

Internet Explorer 8.0.6 Supported

Apple Safari 5.0.2 Beta

Google Chrome 7.0.517 Beta

Mac Mozilla Firefox

3.6.15 Supported

Apple Safari 5.0.2 Beta

Linux Mozilla Firefox 3.6.15 Supported

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DE Course Orientation: Each student is expected to complete the Distance Education Department’s orientation. You complete an orientation for each course you are taking. Click on the “Orientations” link on the Distance Education’s home page at http:/de.hccs.edu

Acceptance Guidelines: Not all people are well suited for independent study. A general set of guidelines is used to determine if you should be accepted into the Distance Education sections of ITNW1425.

These guidelines will require you to:

1. Be self-motivated or self-starter: This usually means having completed at least 6 credit hours of college and having a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better. Exceptions must be approved by the instructor.

2. Meet the course prerequisites: This means being ready for ENGL1301 and MATH1314 (i.e. no remediation needed) and high school computer literacy or equivalent.

3. Already be familiar with microcomputers by having used:

a. Windows XP, Windows, and or Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Linux, (any of these) b .An Internet browser

c. Files and folders. This means that you should be able to create, rename, delete, locate, move and copy files and folders. You should also be familiar switching between the icon view and the details view in My Computer/Windows Explorer. A basic understanding of the above file management skills is required.

4. Have access to computer resources:

a. either, have adequate hardware with software installed on a computer at home or work including adequate Internet access with DSL or cable speed

b. Or, be able and willing to use open lab times provided by the college to complete the course.

Please note, the network or computer going down the night before an assignment is due is NOT a valid excuse. Assignments have ample lead time before the Cut off Dates to allow for these types of situations. Start work early and submit your work early and you should not have a problem.

Instructor Grading Criteria: Student Attendance/Participation is Mandatory: As a Distance Education section of this topic, you must make satisfactory progress in this course. Students may be withdrawn if the student misses turning in

assignments or quizzes that total to more than 89 points (which is more than 12.5% of the course work prior to the Final Exam). Contact the instructor if you are having a problem. If you decide to quit participating in the course before the Last Day for Administrative/Student Withdrawals you should see the Registrar and properly withdraw so that you will receive a W. After the withdrawal date deadline, the instructor is not able to withdraw you. If you quit participating in the course after the Last Day for Administrative/Student Withdrawals, you will receive an F or FX. This will apply to all students. Incomplete grades are rarely given. Thus, as your Professor, I expect to have regular contact with you during the semester. Most of this contact will be electronically within the Moodle environment. Most interaction will be via the Announcements, Discussions and Mail tools and the grading of assignments.

Professor Participation: I will normally enter the course via Moodle every business day (Monday thru Friday unless it’s a Holiday), however for a variety of reasons (sick, out of town, computer broken, internet connection not working, etc.) I may not enter the course on a given day. Often I will enter the course more than once on a business day. I will usually enter the course on Saturday morning, but not always. Sometimes, I will enter the course on Sunday. Thus, it might appear that you have 24/7 instructor response and you could wrongfully expect immediate response to all your needs. I will try to respond quickly and you should normally have a response within 3 business days, so don’t panic if you don’t get a response in 30 minutes.

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Final Grade: Your final grade will be posted within your Canvas course; however official grades are provided to students by the Registrar and are available shortly after the end of the semester. There is no other official method of posting a student’s final grade. Final grades will not be given over the telephone by either the professor or any HCCS employee. If you need an official transcript, see the registrar and request a transcript be sent after posting of the grades for the semester.

During the course, your progress (assignments and quiz scores) will be reported to you via the “Grades” feature within Canvas. You should check this regularly to confirm your progress in the course is current. US Mailing Address, Telephone and Email Address: Make sure that your address is correct on your student ID card and that HCC has your correct telephone and email information.

HCC Grading Scale

Grade GPA Points

A = 100- 90 4 points per semester hour B = 89 - 80: 3 points per semester hour C = 79 - 70: 2 points per semester hour D = 69 - 60: 1 points per semester hour

59 and below = F 0 points per semester hour

IP (In Progress) 0 points per semester hour

W (Withdrawn) 0 points per semester hour

I (Incomplete) 0 points per semester hour

AUD (Audit) 0 points per semester hour

IP (In Progress) is given only in certain developmental courses. The student must re-enroll to receive credit. COM (Completed) is given in non-credit and continuing education courses. To compute grade point average (GPA), divide the total grade points by the total number of semester hours attempted. The grades "IP," "COM" and "I" do not affect GPA.

Class Schedule: The below due dates are established so as to prevent “Procrastination” on your part. It is “strongly suggested” that students set a regular study schedule. This will allow them to complete materials on or before the “Due Date”. Students that work ahead will be able to handle unexpected situations that will occur in their life. Not working ahead might cause them to miss the due date for a Learning Module. Assignments not received and quizzes not taken by the “Due Date” for a Learning Module will not be received and will be given the grade of zero.

Assignments must be submitted and quizzes taken by 11:55:00 PM (on OUR CLOCK) on the “Due Date” when the module MUST be submitted. Remember, you can always turn in assignments before the “Due Date”, but never after the “Due Date” If you are having problems completing course materials on time (by the “Due Date”), chat with the instructor. If you have over scheduled your life (working 40 hours a week and taking 15 credit hours of college instruction), have computer problems (my computer is broke and I don’t know when it will get fixed) or don’t have a textbook (too poor to buy one until payday) – DON’T BE SURPRISED IF THE INSTRUCTOR SIMPLY SAYS, “You should withdraw from the course”. In other words, you might not get much sympathy and the instructor will expect materials to be submitted by the “Due Date”. However, under unusually circumstances (death or illness in the family and other items that greatly disrupt your life), the instructor might be willing to accept late materials if you make contact in advance!

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The course grading scale is a follows: COURSE GRADING: 20% Final Exam 20% Mid-Term Exam 20% Chapter Quizzes 20% Discussions 20% Labs 100% Total Week 1-16 Due dates

Learning Modules and associated learning outcomes

NSA/KU Topics

Week 1 TBA Classes Begins –

Introduction Module 1 Chapter 1

Week 1 TBA Module 1 Chapter 1

After reading this chapter and completing the module assignments, the student will be able to:  Identify types of applications and protocols

used on a network

 Distinguish between client/server and peer-to-peer models used to control access to a network

 Describe various networking hardware devices and the most common physical topologies  Describe the seven layers of the OSI model  Explore best practices for safety when working

with networks and computers

 Describe the seven-step troubleshooting model for solving a networking problem

Overview of Networking (OSI Model) Network Media Network Devices (Routers, Switches, VPNs, Firewalls) Network Topologies Network architectures (LANs, WANs)

After reading this chapter and completing the module assignments, the student will be able to:  Describe how computers and other devices are

addressed on a network

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 Explain how host names and domain names work

 Identify how ports and sockets work at the OSI Transport layer

 Demonstrate how IP addresses are assigned and formatted at the OSI Network layer  Use command-line tools to troubleshoot

problems with network addresses

Network Protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS, SMTP, UDP)

After reading this chapter and completing the module assignments, the student will be able to:  Identify and explain the functions of the core

TCP/IP protocols

 Explain the purposes and properties of routing and describe common IPv4 and IPv6 routing protocols

 Employ multiple TCP/IP utilities for network discovery and troubleshooting

Network Protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS, SMTP, UDP)

After reading this chapter and completing the module assignments, the student will be able to:  Identify the best practices for managing

network and cabling equipment in commercial buildings and work areas

 Explain issues related to managing power and the environment in which networking equipment operates

 Describe characteristics of NIC and Ethernet interfaces

 Troubleshoot network devices and create a network map to be used for network troubleshooting

Network Media

After reading this chapter and completing the module assignments, the student will be able to:  Explain basic data transmission concepts,

including signaling, data modulation, multiplexing, bandwidth, baseband, and broadband

 Describe the physical characteristics and Ethernet standards of coaxial cable, STP, UTP, and fiber-optic media

Network Media

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 Compare the benefits and limitations of different networking media

 Explore the connectors, converters, and couplers for each cabling type

 Examine common cable problems and differentiate between various tools for troubleshooting those problems

After reading this chapter and completing the module assignments, the student will be able to:  Explain how nodes exchange wireless signals  Identify potential obstacles to successful

wireless transmission and their repercussions, such as interference and reflection

 Understand WLAN (wireless LAN) architecture  Specify the characteristics of popular WLAN

transmission methods, including 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac

 Install and configure wireless access points and their clients

 Explore wireless security concerns

 Evaluate common problems experienced with wireless networks Network architectures (LANs, WANs) Network Media Overview of Network Security Issues

Week 4 TBA Module 7

After reading this chapter and completing the module assignments, the student will be able to:

 Identify the features and benefits of cloud computing

 Explain methods for remotely connecting to a network

 Discuss VPNs (virtual private networks) and the protocols they rely on

 Understand methods of encryption, such as IPsec, SSL/TLS, SFTP, and SSH, that can secure data in storage and in transit  Describe how user authentication

protocols such as RADIUS, TACACS+, EAP, and Kerberos function

 Recognize symptoms of connectivity and security problems commonly encountered with remote connections

Week 5 TBA Midterm Examination chapters 1-7

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Assess a network’s security needs and

vulnerabilities

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Describe security risks associated with people, hardware, software, and Internet access

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Discuss the elements of an effective security

policy

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Apply appropriate security measures and devices when designing a network

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Prevent and respond to malware infections

Overview of Network Security Issues

After reading this chapter and completing the module assignments, the student will be able to:  Describe the basic concepts of network

management

 Utilize system and event logs to evaluate, monitor, and manage network performance  Explain how unified communications, including

voice and video transmissions, affect network performance

 Explain three common quality of service techniques

 Troubleshoot network availability issues and evaluate network redundancy measures

Network Services

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Describe methods of network design unique to

TCP/IP networks, including subnetting, CIDR, and address translation

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Explain virtualization and identify

characteristics of virtual network components

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Describe techniques for incorporating virtual

components in VLANs

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Explain the advanced features of a switch and understand popular switching techniques, including VLAN management

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After reading this chapter and completing the module assignments, the student will be able to:  Identify a variety of uses for WANs

 Explain different WAN topologies, including their advantages and disadvantages  Compare the characteristics of WAN

technologies, including their switching type, throughput, media, security, and reliability  Describe several WAN transmission and

connection methods, including dial-up, ISDN, T-carriers, frame relay, DSL, broadband cable, broadband over powerline, ATM, SONET, MPLS, and Metro Ethernet

 Describe wireless WAN technologies, including 802.16 (WiMAX), HSPA+, LTE, and satellite communications

 Explore common problems with WAN connections and ways to prevent Internet connection problems Network architectures (LANs, WANs) Network Devices (Routers, Switches, VPNs, Firewalls) Network Topologies

After reading this chapter and completing the module assignments, the student will be able to:  Identify significant components of an industrial

control system or SCADA system

 Inventory and manage network assets and identify significant business documents  Create and follow appropriate change

management procedures for major and minor network changes

 Identify significant physical security controls to limit or monitor access to secure areas  Describe the components of a reliable disaster

recovery plan and a defensible incident response plan Overview of Network Security Issues Network Topologies Week 8 Week 8

TBA Catch Up review for final Exam

Week 8 TBA Final Examination On Campus TBA 1:00-7:00pm JDB206 Central College

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Student Assignments Reading, Labs, Discussions, Videos, Quizzes, Exams. Refer to the Canvas Online course site for details.

Student Assessment(s) Labs, Quizzes, Exams, discussions. Access Student Services

Policies on their Web site:

Title IX:

http://www.hccs.edu/district/students/student-handbook/ and then click on Student Services and

Student Rights and Responsibilities sections under the Student Handbook by sections.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 requires that institutions have policies and procedures that protect students’ right with regard to sex/gender discrimination. Information regarding these rights are on the HCC website under Student-Antidiscrimination. Students who are pregnant and require accommodations should contact any of the ADA Counselors for assistance. It is important that every student understand and conforms to respectful behavior while at HCC. Sexual misconduct is not condoned and will be addressed promptly. Know your rights and how to avoid these difficult situations.

Log in www.edurisksolutions.org. Sign in using your HCC student email account, then go to the button at the top right that says Login and enter your student number.

Distance Education and/or Continuing Education Policies Access DE Policies on their

Web site:

DE STUDENT SERVICES

The Distance Education Student Handbook contains policies and procedures unique to the DE student. It is the student's responsibility to be familiar with the handbook's contents and part of the mandatory orientation. The handbook contains valuable information, answers, and resources, such as DE contacts, policies and procedures (how to drop, attendance requirements, etc.), student services (ADA, financial aid, degree planning, etc.), course information, testing procedures, technical support, and academic calendars. Refer to the DE Student Handbook by visiting this link:

http://www.hccs.edu/district/students/student-handbook/

CLASS ATTENDANCE POLICY

As stated in the HCC Catalog, all students are expected to attend classes regularly. Students in DE courses must log into their Canvas class or they will be counted as absent. Just like an on-campus class, your regular participation is required.

Although it is the responsibility of the student to withdraw officially from a course, the professor also has the authority to block a student from accessing Canvas, and/or to withdraw a student for excessive absences or failure to participate regularly. DE students who do not log into their Moodle class before the Official Day of Record will be automatically dropped for non-attendance. Completing the DE online orientation does not count as attendance.