Course Syllabus Division of Engineering, Computer Programming, and Technology Department of Computer Information Technology West Campus Building 7, Room 146 (407) 582-1542 National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education CTS1134C Network Essentials (3 Credits), Fall 2018 Course Description This course introduces networking concepts and terminology, including Data Communications and Network Services, OSI Model, Network Topologies, Network Media, Connectivity Devices
and Security. At the end of this course students are prepared to take the CompTIA Network+ certification examination. Prerequisite None Class Time and Location Online Required Course Materials Network+ Guide to Networks Seventh Edition Authors: Jill West, Tamara Dean, and Jean Andrews ISBN 13: 978-1305775060 Publisher: Cengage Learning Book: Optional MindTap Access Card: Required* *You cannot do your assignments without being able to access MindTap Cengage now offers an alternative to purchasing an individual hard copy or ebook (you will still need to purchase the code for MindTap): http://www.cengage.com/unlimited Library Resources
Additional resources for the engineering program can be found at: http://libguides.valenciacollege.edu/engineering Professor Information Professor Gerri Roberts, A+, Net+, Sec+, MCP, MCTS in Web Apps, MCTS in Desktop Apps Full-time Faculty, Network Engineering Technology This is an online only class. In order to provide you with adequate support, setting up and using Skype is a requirement for this course. Please ensure that your PC/Laptop is equipped with a microphone. Professor Roberts' Contact Information: Office: West Campus, 11-253 (see Office Hours below) Email: groberts21@valenciacollege.edu Skype: gerrianne.roberts Twitter:@prof_groberts Telephone Number: 407-340-9029 (Cell) Office Hours Monday: 4:00PM - 6:00PM Tuesday: 2:00PM - 4:30PM (Virtual) Wednesday: 4:00PM - 6:00PM Thursday: 12:30PM - 2:30PM Friday: 2:00PM - 4:30PM (Virtual) Weekends: by phone, Skype, or text - I will get back with you as soon as possible ***Appointments can be made by the student if you need additional assistance or would like to talk with me in private please email or call me to set up an appointment time if you would like. *** Student Performance Assessment
***Please Note: Items are scored automatically by MindTap. If you happen to notice that an assignment that has been completed is not showing a grade, please let me know. *** Module Module 01: Introduction to Networking Assignment Name Lab 1.1 Different Designs of Small Networks Assignment Type 08/27/2018-09/02/2018 Lab 1.2: Identify the OSI Layers, Part 1 Lab 1.3 Identify the OSI Layers, Part 2 Points Lab 1.4 Physical Networks Practice Lab 1.1 Configure Email Protocols Practice Lab 1.2 Understanding Windows Domains and HomeGroups Module 01 Interactive Quiz Interactive Quiz 20 Module 02: How Computers Find Each Other on Networks 09/03/2018-09/16/2018 Labor Day (NO CLASS) 09/03/2018 Lab 2.1 IPv4 in the Command Line Lab 2.2 Use the Packet Internet Groper and PING Commands Lab 2.3 Command Line Wi-Fi Network Addresses Practice Lab 2.1 Install and Configure DHCP and DNS Servers Practice Lab 2.2 Configure IPv4, IPv6 Addressing and Routing
Practice Lab 2.3 Using Host-Based Firewalls and Network Address Translation Module 02 Interactive Quiz Interactive Quiz 20 Module 03: How Data is Transported Over Networks Lab 3.1 Network Statistics Command Line Tool 09/17/2018-09/23/2018 Lab 3.2 Laptop Troubleshooting Practice Lab 3.1 Understand Network Protocols HTTP, HTTPS, NetBIOS, TCP, UDP Practice Lab 3.2 Understand Network Protocols ARP and ICMP Practice Lab 3.3 Troubleshoot Network Connectivity with TCP-IP Utilities Module 03 Interactive Quiz Interactive Quiz 20 Module 04: Structured Cabling and Networking Elements 09/24/2018-09/30/2018 Lab 4.1 Install Network Interface Card Lab 4.2 Uninterruptible Power Supply Troubleshooting Practice Lab 4.1 Understanding Shared Storage using iscsi Module 04 Interactive Quiz Interactive Quiz 20 Unit 05: Network Cabling Lab 5.1 Common Cable Types and Terminators
10/01/2018-10/07/2018 Lab 5.2 Performance Characteristics of Network Cable Types Module 05 Interactive Quiz Interactive Quiz 20 Module 06: Wireless Networking 10/08/2018-10/14/2018 Lab 6.1 SOHO Wireless Router Configuration Lab 6.2 Configure a Computer to Access a Wireless Router Lab 6.3 Change Type of Encryption Module 06 Interactive Quiz Interactive Quiz 20 Module 07: Cloud Computing and Remote Access 10/15/2018-10/21/2018 Lab 7.1 Establishing a VPN Connection Lab 7.2 Set Encryption for a Dial-Up Connection Practice Lab 7.1 Understand how IPSec work Practice Lab 7.2 Configuring VPN Servers Part I Practice Lab 7.3 Configuring VPN Servers Part 2 Practice Lab 7.4 Controlling VPN Access with RADIUS Practice Lab 7.5 Understanding Cryptography Module 07 Interactive Quiz Interactive Quiz 20 Module 08: Network Risk Management Lab 8.1 Attack Types and Defenses
10/22/2018-10/28/2018 Lab 8.2 Scan with Windows Defender Lab 8.3 Configure the Windows Firewall Lab 8.4 Security Policy Templates Practice Lab 8.1 Install and Configure Network-based Anti-Malware Practice Lab 8.2 Access Network Vulnerabilities and Threats Using MBSA Practice Lab 8.3 Access Network Threats and Vulnerabilities Using OpenVAS Practice Lab 8.4 Configuring Advanced Network Security Policy Module 08 Interactive Quiz Interactive Quiz 20 Module 09: Unified Communications and Network Performance Management 10/29/2018-11/04/2018 Lab 9.1 Install and Configure Skype Lab 9.2 Use Microsoft Network Monitor Lab 9.3 Run a Backup on a Windows Computer Lab 9.4 Use Windows Event Viewer Lab 9.5 Working with Network Load Balancing Practice Lab 9.1 Understand Network Protocols FTP, SNMP, Telnet, SMB, RDP
Practice Lab 9.2 Install and Configure Network Load Balancing Practice Lab 9.3 Understand Backup and Restore Practice Lab 9.4 Detecting System Bottlenecks and Log Management Practice Lab 9.5 Understanding SNMP Module 09 Interactive Quiz Interactive Quiz 20 Module 10: Network Segmentation and Virtualization 11/05/2018-11/11/2018 Lab 10.1 Set up a Virtual Machine Lab 10.2 Use the VMWare Workstation Program Lab 10.3 Numbering Systems - Binary Lab 10.4 Manual Calculations for Subnetting.1 Understand Common Network Vulnerabilities.2 Install Hyper-V Module 10 Interactive Quiz Interactive Quiz 20 Module 11: Wide Area Networks Lab 11.1 Install Drivers for a Modem 11/12/2018-12/18/2018 Lab 11.2 Configure Windows to Use a Modem to Access a Network Practice Lab 11.1 Troubleshooting Internet Connection and DNS Settings Module 11 Interactive Quiz Interactive Quiz 20
Module 12: Industrial and Enterprise Networking 11/18/2018-12/02/2018 Thanksgiving Break (NO CLASS) 11/21/2018-11/25/2018 Lab 12.1 Examine and Apply Windows Update Lab 12.2 Industrial and Enterprise Networks Practice Lab 12.1 Install OS Updates and Configure Security Policy Module 12 Interactive Quiz Interactive Quiz 20 FINALS CompTIA Post Test (Final Exam) Final Exam 130 12/03/2018-12/16/2018 ***ALL WORK DUE THIS WEEK*** Total Points: 1000 Percentages Percentage of Total Grade by Assignment Type Lab Simulations 35% Practice Labs 28% Interactive Quizzes 24% CompTIA Post Test (Final Exam) 13% *** Please see the breakdown of assignments in the previous section for a list of assignments for each assignment type *** Grading Overall Percentage 90-100% A 80-89% B 70-79% C 60-69% D < 60% F Learning Outcomes Letter Grade
Upon completion of this course, you will learn: Network Architecture 1. Explain the functions and applications of various network devices 2. Compare and contrast the use of networking services and applications 3. Install and configure networking services/applications 4. Explain the characteristics and benefits of various WAN technologies 5. Install and properly terminate various cable types and connectors using appropriate tools 6. Differentiate between common network topologies 7. Differentiate between network infrastructure implementations 8. Given a scenario, implement and configure the appropriate addressing schema 9. Explain the basics of routing concepts and protocols 10. Identify the basic elements of unified communication technologies 11. Compare and contrast technologies that support cloud and virtualization 12. Given a set of requirements, implement a basic network Network Operations 1. Given a scenario, use appropriate monitoring tools 2. Given a scenario, analyze metrics and reports from monitoring and tracking performance tools 3. Given a scenario, use appropriate resources to support configuration management 4. Explain the importance of implementing network segmentation 5. Given a scenario, install and apply patches and updates 6. Given a scenario, configure a switch using proper features 7. Install and configure wireless LAN infrastructure and implement the appropriate technologies in support of wireless capable devices Network Security 1. Compare and contrast risk related concepts 2. Compare and contrast common network vulnerabilities and threats 3. Given a scenario, implement network hardening techniques 4. Compare and contrast physical security controls 5. Given a scenario, install and configure a basic firewall 6. Explain the purpose of various network access control models Troubleshooting 1. Given a scenario, implement network troubleshooting methodology 2. Given a scenario, analyze and interpret the output of troubleshooting tools 3. Given a scenario, troubleshoot and resolve common wireless issues 4. Given a scenario, troubleshoot and resolve common copper cable issues 5. Given a scenario, troubleshoot and resolve common fiber cable issues 6. Given a scenario, troubleshoot and resolve common network issues 7. Given a scenario, troubleshoot and resolve common security issues 8. Given a scenario, troubleshoot and resolve common WAN issues Industry Standards, Practices, and Network Theory 1. Analyze a scenario and determine the corresponding OSI layer 2. Explain the basics of network theory and concepts 3. Given a scenario, deploy the appropriate wireless standard
4. Given a scenario, deploy the appropriate wired connectivity standard 5. Given a scenario, implement the appropriate policies or procedures 6. Given a scenario, install and configure equipment in the appropriate location using best practices 7. Explain the basics of change management procedures 8. Compare and contrast the following ports and protocols 9. Given a scenario, configure and apply the appropriate ports and protocols Rules and Comments Please come on time if you are late, please quietly find your seat No food or drink in the lab or the classroom, except closed top drinks (such as water or soda) If you need to leave early, please do so quietly as to not disturb the class If you need to take a phone call, you may do so, but please be courteous and take the call out of the classroom Please attend class as you may miss materials if you are not in class I will do my best to post items on Blackboard, however, you still may miss something in class Any student who misses 2 classes in a row will be dropped by the instructor UNLESS prior arrangements are made OR if there are extenuating circumstances (if you are doing work and miss more than 2 classes, you will not be dropped as your work will constitute attendance) No make-up assignments or exams will be allowed UNLESS prior arrangements are made You may work as groups but MUST turn in assignments INDIVIDUALLY Any cheating or blatantly copied work will result in a 0 if it is your first offense, I may allow you to do redo the assignment for partial credit (50%) It is your responsibility to withdraw from the class please do so before the deadline or a withdrawal may result in a WF or may not be granted by the school Please keep track of your grades I will be grading and posting grades the days following the assignment due date if you are missing grades, please let me know immediately Please ask questions if you need assistance Due to FERPA regulations, grades cannot be discussed over email and phone, unless you are notifying me of a missing grade or an incorrectly entered grade Cheating or any act of academic dishonesty is prohibited. Any student caught cheating, the instructor has the right to withdraw the student from the class or result in a failing grade Disruptive Behavior: Any student engaging in disruptive behavior will be advised on the first offense and will be dropped from the course on the second offense. Student Core Competencies
The faculty of Valencia College has established four Core Competencies that describe the learning outcomes for a Valencia graduate. They are: THINK, VALUE, COMMUNICATE, and ACT. These general competencies can be applied in many contexts and must be developed over a lifetime. They specify how learning can be expressed and assessed in practice. They enable students and faculty to set learning goals and assess learning within and across the many disciplines of human inquiry. Use the descriptions and examples of academic work for each to measure your own learning outcomes. Samples of the academic work are great additions to your Learning Portfolio. For further information on student core competencies please go to www.valenciacollege.edu/competencies. Expected Student Conduct Valencia College is dedicated not only to the advancement of knowledge and learning but is concerned with the development of responsible personal and social conduct. By enrolling at Valencia College, a student assumes the responsibility for becoming familiar with and abiding by the general rules of conduct. The primary responsibility for managing the classroom environment rests with the faculty. Students who engage in any prohibited or unlawful acts that result in the disruption of a class may be directed by the faculty member to leave the class. Violation of any classroom or Valencia s rules may lead to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from Valencia. Disciplinary action could include being withdrawn from the class, disciplinary warning, probation, suspension, expulsion, or other appropriate and authorized actions. You will find the Student Code of Conduct in the current Valencia Student Handbook Students With Disabilities Students who qualify for academic accommodations must provide a letter from the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) and discuss specific needs with the professor, preferably during the first two weeks of class. The Office for Students with Disabilities determines accommodations based on appropriate documentation of disabilities (West Campus SSB 102, ext. 1523). Course Schedule The following sections outline important semester dates and the tentative course schedule for this term. Dates are subject to change as needed. Important Semester Dates Date Item 08/27/2018 Semester Begins 09/03/2018 Labor Day (No Class) 11/21/2018-11/25/2018 Thanksgiving Break (No Class) 12/10/2018-12/16/2018 Finals Week 12/19/2018 Grades Posted on Atlas
Tentative Course Schedule Course Summary: Date Details Sun Dec 16, 2018 Final Grade Entry due by 11:59pm