11/21/2024 5:55:13 AM	CS 82.2A Course Outline as of Summer 2025	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  CS 82.2A	Title:  INTRO TO NETWORKS
Full Title:  Introduction to Networks
Last Reviewed:2/22/2021

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	4.00	Lecture Scheduled	4.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	70.00
Minimum	4.00	Lab Scheduled	0		8 min.	Lab Scheduled	0
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	4.00			Contact Total	70.00
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  140.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 210.00

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  CS 82.22A

Catalog Description:

This course introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. It uses the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) and Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) layered models to examine the nature and roles of protocols and services at the application, network, data link, and physical layers. The principles and structure of Internet Protocol (IP) addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced to provide a foundation for the curriculum. Network simulator activities help students analyze protocol and network operation and build small networks in a virtual environment. Students build simple Local Area Network (LAN) topologies by applying basic principles of cabling, performing basic configurations of network devices, including routers and switches, and implementing IP addressing schemes. Network Fundamentals is the first of the three courses leading to the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) designation.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:
Completion of CS 80.15

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

This course introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. It uses the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) and Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) layered models to examine the nature and roles of protocols and services at the application, network, data link, and physical layers. The principles and structure of Internet Protocol (IP) addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced to provide a foundation for the curriculum. Network simulator activities help students analyze protocol and network operation and build small networks in a virtual environment. Students build simple Local Area Network (LAN) topologies by applying basic principles of cabling, performing basic configurations of network devices, including routers and switches, and implementing IP addressing schemes. Network Fundamentals is the first of the three courses leading to the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) designation.

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Completion of CS 80.15
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 2021	Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Both Certificate and Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Analyze data networks supporting business communications and apply network protocol models to facilitate improved transfer of information across an internetwork.

2. Demonstrate the importance of addressing and naming schemes at the various layers of data networks.

3. Compare and contrast fundamental Ethernet concepts and topological designs used in data networks.

 

Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1.   Examine the importance of data networks and the Internet in supporting business

      communications and everyday activities

2.   Summarize how communication is accomplished in data networks and across the Internet

3.   Differentiate the devices and services that are used to support communications across an

      internetwork

4.   Deduce the layers of communications in data networks through analysis of network protocol

      models

5.   Examine the role of protocols in data networks

6.   Evaluate the importance of addressing and naming schemes at various layers of data

      networks

7.   Compare and contrast the protocols and services operating at the application layer in the

      Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model and examine how this layer operates in

      sample networks

8.   Analyze the operations and features of the transport layer protocols and services

9.   Analyze the operations and feature of the network layer protocols and services and explain

      the fundamental concepts of routing

10. Design, calculate, and apply subnet masks and addresses to fulfill given requirements

11. Interpret the operation of protocols at the OSI data link layer and examine how they support

      communications

12. Inspect the physical layer protocols and services supporting communications across data

      networks

13. Distinguish fundamental Ethernet concepts such as media, services, and operation

14. Choose basic cabling and network designs to connect devices in accordance with stated

      objectives

15. Experiment with Cisco Command Line Interface (CLI) to perform basic router and switch

      configuration

Topics and Scope

1.   Basic Switch and End Device Configuration

2.   Protocols and Models (such as OSI)

3.   Numbering Systems

4.   Data Link Layer

5.   Ethernet Switching

6.   Network Layer

7.   Address Resolution

8.   Basic Router Configuration

9.   IPv4 and IPv6 Addressing

10. Internet Control Messaging Protocol (ICMP)

11. Transport and Application Layers

12. Network Security Fundamentals

13. Build a Small Network

Assignments:

Reading assignments include:

1. Online research of security devices and deployment practices

2. Approximately 50 pages weekly from the textbook

 

Homework problems include:

1. Weekly online discussion thread participation

2. Hands-on exercises and class performances to demonstrate proficiency with topics

3. Online quizzes

 

Other assignments include:

1. Quizzes (9 - 11) and skill demonstration exam

2. Classroom scenario-based performances and exercises

 

Optional Assignments:

1. Network operating system and security design diagrams and layout

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 5 - 10%
Weekly written online discussions
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 15 - 30%
Homework problems, Creation of network, operating system and security design diagrams and layouts (optional)
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 20 - 30%
Skill demonstration exam
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 20 - 30%
Quizzes, skill demonstration exam
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 5 - 20%
Attendance and participation in scenario-based exercises

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Introduction to Networks Companion Guide (CCNAv7). Cisco Networking Academy. Cisco Press. 2020

 

Introduction to Networks Course Booklet (CCNAv7).  Cisco Networking Academy. Cisco Press. 2020

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