NetPrep Networking Fundamentals

CSC 213 3 Credits

ORIGIN OF THIS SYLLABUS: This course is based on a text and course designed for the NetPrep program that is being adopted by QVCC. This is the fourth of eight courses that make up the core of the network administration track in Quinebaug Valley’s Computer Science degree. It will also begin to prepare candidates for the National Association of Communications Systems Engineers’ Associate Network Specialist exam and related exams required for the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer certification program. This course is intended to provide students with an overview the most common network architectures currently being employed.

CATALOG DESCRIPTION: This course introduces the characteristics and components of the dominant network architecture - TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/ Internet Protocol) protocol. Students are required to have successfully completed CSC 210 Data Communications and Networking I before enrolling in this course. It is also highly recommended that the student test out or complete Math 095 and ENG 090 or higher before registering for this course. A basic knowledge of computer fundamentals is also recommended. Students needing this introduction (to computer fundamentals) are advised to take CSC101, Introduction to Computers

OVERALL OBJECTIVE: By the end of this course you will be familiar with the TCP/IP family of protocols and associated application.

Objectives. By the end of the course the student will be able to:

• Identify the TCP/IP layers, their components, and their functions.

• Name the TCP/IP layer that corresponds to each OSI layer.

• Be familiar with Internet Protocol (IP) Datagram Format

• Transport Control Protocol (TCP) segment Format

• Characterize the delivery service provided by IP and TCP.

• Be able to list and explain TCP/IP protocols and applications

• Understand classful IP addressing

• Understand what the purpose of ARP is .

• Understand the concept of subnets, why they are needed, and how they are calculated.

• Be familiar with CIDR and what it’s purpose is.

• Be familiar with DNS and it’s purpose

• Understand IP Routing and Routing Protocols

• Understand the difference between Unicasting and Multicasting

• Be familiar with BOOTP

• Understand what DHCP is.

• Understand what NAT is.

• Know what troubleshooting ftools are available under TCP/IP

• Understand the FTP protocol and it’s options

• Become familiar with the SNMP protocol and the functionality it provides.

• Be familiar with IP version 6 and it’s capabilities