MOHAWK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
UTICA AND ROME, NEW YORK

COURSE OUTLINE

CI 112 Networking Fundamentals  				     	    C-2, P-2, Cr-3

Course Description:

Pre-Requisites:  IS101 Computers and Society  or CI104 Introduction to Cybersecurity or CI121 Microcomputer Techniques for Science

This course introduces the basics of computer networking from concepts and terminology to materials and equipment. Topics form the foundation for further networking courses, with a solid grasp of fundamentals that lead to experience with equipment. The majority of this course deals with theory, with equipment used for demonstration. Prerequisite: IS101 Computers and Society, or IS100 Introduction to Computers and Society, or CI104 Introduction to Cybersecurity or CI121 Microcomputer Techniques for Science.

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student will be able to;

1. Understand the common elements of networking and networking technologies.
2. Define network topology and understand the factors affecting topology selection.
3. Explain the OSI system network model.
4. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various types of transmission media including    twisted pair, coaxial and fiber optic cabling.
5. Identify and understand the use of various network connectivity devices.
6. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of wireless networking.
7. Understand the characteristics of remote network access.
8. Explain current emerging networking protocols and link these protocols with the OSI model.
9. Analyze network traffic using a network monitoring tool to observe the flow of packets.
10. Describe network security needs for data protection and network reliability.

Students will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge to lab projects and simulations.

Major Topics:
Introduction to Networking
Networking Fundamentals
Networking Media
Cable testing
Cabling LAN’s and WAN’s
Ethernet Fundamentals
Ethernet Technologies
Ethernet Switching
TCP/IP protocol
 IP Addressing
Routing Fundamentals
Subnets
TCP/IP Transport Layer
TCP/IP Application Layer