COURSE SYLLABUS
Networking Semesters 1-4
Level Units 10, 11, 12 grades; 4 semesters
Prerequisites: Required: None
Helpful: Microsoft Office skills, introductory programming
Teacher Mrs. Donna S. Ladner
Textbooks Online multimedia from Cisco
Materials Pen, paper, journal (composition book, ring binder
Standards E-2 weighted course
A=93-100
B=92-85
C=84-75
D=74-70
F=below 70
Before school Extra labs, curriculum access, tutoring available M-F 7 am
GRADING
SKILL EXAMS Pass/fail 20% Mastery of skills, pc hardware, making cables
structured wiring, installations, troubleshooting
HOMEWORK 20% Practice problems and design
JOURNAL 10% Document all lab and project
EXAMS 20% Online Exams
FINAL EXAM 20% Comprehensive written, oral and
lab practical exams
PORTFOLIO 10% 4-semester online portfolio
LEARNING GOALS
COURSE OBJECTIVES
SEMESTER 1
1. Identify and describe the functions of each of the seven layers of the OSI model.
2. Describe data link and network addresses and identify key differences between them.
3. Define and describe the function of a MAC address.
4. List the key internetworking functions of the OSI network layer.
5. Identify the reasons why the industry uses a layered model.
6. Describe the parts of network addressing, and in specific protocol address examples.
7. Identify the functions of each layer of the OSI model.
8. Define and explain the conversion steps of data encapsulation.
9. Describe the different classes of IP addresses and subnetting.
10. Identify the functions of the TCP/IP network layer protocols.
11. Recognize the primary network architectures, identify their major characteristics, and determine which is most appropriate for a proposed network.
12. Identify the primary functions of network operating systems and distinguish between a centralized computing environment and a client/server environment.
13. Identify the primary functions of network administration.
14. Use an internet browser to access the web-based curriculum.
SEMESTER 2
1. Examine and analyze router elements (RAM, ROM, CDP)
2. Describe the difference between connection-oriented and connectionless networks.
3. Describe flow control and three basic methods used in networking.\
4. Identify the functions of TCP/IP transport layer protocols.
5. Manage configuration files.
6. Identify the functions performed by ICMP.
7. Identify and use main Cisco IOS software setup, configuration and interface commands.
8. Load the Cisco IOS from flash memory, a TFTP server or ROM.
9. Backup, upgrade and load the Cisco IOS.
10. Prepare an initial configuration of a router and enabe IP.
11. Identify the parts in specific protocol address examples.
12. List problems that each routing type encounters when dealing with topology changes and describe techniques to reduce their effort.
13. Configure and verify IP addresses.
14. Add the RIP and IGRP routing protocols to the router configuration.
15. Configure and monitor IP access lists.
SEMESTER 3
1. List and explain the required IPX address and encapsulation type.
2. Identify and configure IPX access lists and SAP filters to control basic Novell traffic.
3. Explain and enable the Novell IPX protocol and configure interfaces.
4. Describe and analyze the advantages of LAN segmentation using bridges, routers, and switches.
5. Name and evaluate switching methods.
6. Describe and analyze network congestion problems in an Ethernet network.
7. Identify and describe the features and limitations of fast ethernet.
8. Compare and contrast between cut-through and store-and-forward switches.
9. Explain Spanning Tree Protocol.
10. Describe and explain the benefits of virtual LANs.
SEMESTER 4
1. Analyze and differentiate between different WAN services.
2. Recognize and explain the key Frame Relay terms and features.
3. Identify and list commands to configure Frame Relay LMIs, maps, and subinterfaces.
4. Identify and list commands to configure PPP.
5. Identify and list commands to configure ISDN.