CS288W Course Description	February 2010

Course Title:	Network Administration
Course Number:	CS 288W
Credit:	4
Institution:	Clackamas Community College
Outline Developed by:	Nick Molatore, updated by Rick Carino
Course Description:
In depth networking and internetworking with TCP/IP using Windows Server.  TCP/IP and many of its concepts and protocols are covered including  IP addressing and subnetting, DHCP, DNS, IPsec, Certificates, routing and network security. Hands-on experience with hardware and software. 

Course Objectives:
Demonstrate and practice procedures listed in Student Outcomes

Expected Student Outcomes:  	Upon successful completion, the student should be able to
describe the major features of Microsoft Windows Server 
summarize the layers of the TCP/IP protocol 
describe the function of IP address components including host ID, network ID, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS server. 
calculate subnets for an IP network 
describe the function of DHCP, DNS, WINS and IPsec and use Windows networking products to design and administer these services. 
describe the function of routers and switches and identify the strengths and weaknesses of each. 

Length of Course:
One quarter with 30 lecture and 30 lab hours

Prerequisite:  pass CS279-W.

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:  MCSE Guide to Planning a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment, Enhanced.  Byron Wright, Brian McCann. Course Technologies. ISBN: 0-619-21754-5
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	Hours
I. Overview of Windows Server Features	3
II. TCP/IP Architecture Review	8
III. Network Data Flow	6
IV. Planning and Configuring Routing and Switching	8
V. DHCP	6
VI. DNS 	6
VII. Certificates 	6
VII. IPsec 	6
VIII. Network Security 	6
IX. Tests 	3
X. Labs