COURSE NAME:  CTS103 CompTIA Networks Fundamentals

Course Description (Detailed Syllabus is released upon registration)

Students will learn the essentials networks fundamentals.  Upon completion of this course students will be able to: 1) distinguish between LAN topologies and WAN topologies, between centralized and decentralized networks, and between the key network, 2) explain the basic features and characteristics of key Ethernet technologies, transmission flaws associated with analog and digital signals, factors that affect transmission, 3) describe how circuit switching works , how packet switching works, the capabilities of WAN transmission media and the basic WAN transmission, and 4) distinguish between the uses of ADSL, SDSL, VDSL, and cable modems,  explain the basic characteristics of T1/E1, T3/E3, OC-x, and MPLS WAN types. 

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.