CPMT 1449 - Computer Networking Technology

Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 3
A beginning course in computer networks with focus on networking fundamentals, terminology, hardware, software, and network architecture. A study of local/wide area networking concepts and networking installations and operations.
Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; Prerequisite/Corequisite: CPMT 1445
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Identify and define terminology and hardware and software components of computer networks. 2 - Utilize equipment, protocols, and topologies to differentiate between various network systems. 3 - Demonstrate skills in installing network hardware, software, and cable. 4 - Explain protocols, cable types, network topologies, data link standards, repeaters, bridges, routers, gateways, hubs, and switches. 5 - Assemble an NOS in a classroom environment, install related hardware, software, cabling & connectors, cross connection of cables, debug, troubleshoot setup conditions as needed. Create cable records & list conformance tests of cable’s physical property. 6 - Explain the use and concepts of HUBS (smart, dumb, switching, etc.), repeaters and bridges, and routers. 7 - Describe the steps necessary to design, install, implement, and administer a network and evaluate various network case studies. Included should be the LAN standards, topologies, and access control protocols. 8 - Discuss wireless LANs. 9 - Troubleshoot problems using various test equipment including a protocol analyzer. 10 - Explain a PPP (point to point protocol) connection. 11 - Discuss services required for data communications systems and peripheral equipment. 12 - Define cable types and categories. 13 - Recognize the advantages and disadvantages of each media access control protocol and explain the ways in which topologies and media access control protocols are combined. 14 - Demonstrate installation of category 5 cabling.