CS229 – Network Hardware	Updated: June 30, 2010
May 2008

Course Title:	Network System Repair and Troubleshooting
Course Number:	CS 229
Credit:	4
Institution:	Clackamas Community College
Outline Developed by:	Rick Carino
Course Description:
Hands-on training in building and servicing PC LANSs and WANs.  Includes network servers, hubs, switches, routers, wiring closets, cabling and other topics for peer-to-peer networks and client-server networks.
Expected Student Outcomes: 
	Upon successful completion, the student should be able to
•	describe the basic function of each of the seven layers of the OSI Networking Model 
•	describe the four layers of the TCP/IP model 
•	describe the characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of common network topologies. 
•	identify the function of networking hardware including NICs, UTP cable, coax cable, fiber optic cable, hubs, switches, bridges and routers. 
•	perform the following cabling tasks using UTP: termination at punch down block, termination with a RJ45 connector, installation of cross connect cables between hubs, switches and punch down blocks, test simple cable systems. 
•	calculate subnets for an IP network 
•	describe the function of DHCP and DNS. 
•	resolve network problems by identifying the problem, devising a solution, testing the solution and documenting the results. 
•	use Cisco OS command to perform simple configuration of Cisco routers and switches
Length of Course:
One quarter with 40 lecture hours and 20 lab hours
Prerequisite:
CS228
Grading Method:
Letter grades are assigned on the standard 10% increment scale. The course may also be taken as a Pass/No-Pass by prior arrangement only.
Required Texts:
CCNA Guide to Cisco Networking  by Kelly Caudle and Kelly Cannon.  Course Technology. ISBN: 0-619-21346-9
Use of library and information resources is integrated into computer science certificate and degree programs in general education requirements and in computer science classes as relevant to the curriculum. Use of library and information resources is encouraged and students can access a variety of program-appropriate materials via the library's web-based electronic databases and print materials. Instruction in use of library  and information resources is available to all students

Course Outline
I.	Introduction		 1
	A.	OSI network model
	B.	Network hardware overview

II.	Network Devices 	 6
	A.	Network Media
	B.	Hubs
	C.	Repeaters
	D.	NICs
	E.	Transceivers
	F.	Media Converters

III	TCP/IP and IP Addressing 	 6
	A.	IP protocol 
	B.	IP adressesing
	C.	Subnetting
	D.	Routing

III.	Network Topology and Design 	 6
	A.	Physical
	B.	Media
	C.	Cable 
	D.	LAN Design Models

IV.	WAN Concepts 	 6
	A.	Standards
	B.	Hardware

V.	Router and IOS Basics 	 6
	A.	User Interface
	B.	Switches
	C.	Routers

VI	Router Startup and Configuration 	 6
	A.	Router Startup
	B.	IP Configuration

VII.	Exams and review	 3

VIII. Labs		30

Total	 70