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IST 166 - Network Fundamentals


Class: 3 Credits: 3
This course is a study of local area networking concepts through discussions on connectivity, communications and other networking fundamentals. The course is designed to prepare the student to be successful in completing industry network fundamental certification exams.

Prerequisite(s): Take RDG 032 , ENG 032 , MAT 032  with a minimum grade of “C”.
Course Topics:
 

  • Network Devices
  • Network Addressing
  • Network Services
  • Wireless Technology
  • Security
  • Troubleshooting

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site
Required Materials:
 

  • Optional 3 ring binder for lab manual

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59


Student Learning Outcomes:
 

  1. Determine appropriate networking components and security standards based upon given network requirements.
  2. Assign an appropriate IP address, subnet mask and default gateway to a device based on IP addressing requirements
  3. Build a secured home/small office network consisting of a router, a wired and a wireless client. 
  4. Apply basic security policies in multiple operating systems.
  5. Identify common threats, attacks and vulnerabilities to networks, workstations and software.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

  • Required materials for all online courses
  • Mandatory Attendance Requirement
  • Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.
Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

  • Academic Integrity
  • Academic Misconduct
  • Add/Drop period
  • Appeals Process
  • Class Attendance
  • Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
  • Classroom Conduct/Expectations
  • Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
  • Online Confidentiality
  • Services For Students with Disabilities
  • Withdrawal Policy


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2020-2021