PCA 615 - Network+ Part I: Network and Data Communications (Hybrid)

This course is designed to enable the student, who works in the IT field, to learn the theory, principles, technologies, and operations of computer networking. Topics to be covered include the purpose and function of networks; network design, topology, and media; the OSI Model; network architectures; planning and implementing protocols including TCP/IP; network services including DNS, DHCP, and Active Directory; network security including authentication, permissions, encryption, firewalls, and fault tolerance; network administration; internetworking using routers and switches; and network analysis, monitoring, and optimization.

Upon completion of this course, the students should be able to:
1. explain the purpose of networking;
2. identify the major hardware and software components of a network;
3. differentiate between peer-to-peer networks and client-server networks;
4. design a cabling topology to interconnect networking devices;
5. implement client and server operating systems;
6. implement and configure basic protocols and services including TCP/IP, DHCP, and DNS;
7. demonstrate an understanding of the planning and implementation of system security
including permissions, firewalls, and fault tolerance;
8. perform network monitoring and optimization;
9. combine different types of networks; and
10. evaluate common networking problems. Note: 3.75 CEUs

Same As: PCA 619