COURSE NAME:  CNA109 Networking Communications

Course Description (Detailed Syllabus is released upon registration)

Students will learn the essentials of network communications.  Upon completion of this course students will be able to: 1) describe the access locations and physical components of computer networks and the appropriate network topology for a particular scenario, 2) identify considerations for balancing network security requirements and the function of the IPCONFIG command parameters, 3) explain the functions of the TCP/IP stack and OSI model layers in host-to-host network and the functions of the TCP/IP stack |w in host-to-host network communications, and 4) outline and discuss how TCP establishes a connection with a peer system, the major characteristics of the UDP and TCP transport protocol, and three-way handshake.

Prerequisites

None

Required Resource Purchases

Textbook’s name, author’s name, and the ISBN will be released to the students upon registration.  . 

Software and additional resources, including author’s name and the ISBN will be released to the students upon registration.    

Additional Materials for Learning

Access to a printer or printing shop such as FedEx Kinko’s

Access to high speed Internet and a reliable computer

E-mail account that will be checked daily

Course Grading and Policies

Points from:  Lessons, Assignments, Tests, Classroom Discussion, and Course Portfolio are factors in grade point calculation.

A = 90% – 100%, B = 80% – 89%, C = 70% – 79%, D = 60% – 69%, F = 59% and Below.

Late Assignment Policy: If unable to complete assignments or tests on time, please contact your instructor before the due date.  Assignments or tests submitted after the due date without appropriate excuse and pre-approval will receive a zero score.

Award Upon Completion

The student will receive three credit hours upon completion of the course.