Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
NNCS-5197
Organization's ID:
NETW1334
Organization:
National Cryptologic University
Location:
Hybrid
Length:
4 days (32 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Networking Fundamentals
Description

Objective:

The course objectives is for students to learn about local and wide area networks along with the fundamentals of TCP/IP.

Learning Outcomes:

  • recognize the types of network architectures in current use
  • describe types of network topologies in current use
  • discuss the Open System Interconnection (OSI) Reference Model and the Transport Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Model
  • identify types of networking media, devices and operating systems
  • discuss computer mathematics, hexadecimal, binary, and decimal
  • discuss IP address, sub-netting and its components
  • define a domain and DNS as it relates to information technology
  • describe protocols used in file sharing, email, and internet
  • understand vulnerabilities associated with today's networking
  • apply basic security principles for a defense-in-depth approach

General Topics:

  • The big picture of networking
  • Reference models
  • Network hardware and software
  • Ethernet basics
  • Introduction to network switching and routing
  • Address basics
  • Layer 3 basics
  • TCP/IP transport layer
  • Domain name service
  • Basic usage
  • Security issues
  • Other basic networking technology items
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Coaching/Mentoring
  • Discussion
  • Laboratory
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Other
  • Capstone Labs, Workbooks

Minimum Passing Score:

75%
Supplemental Materials