Division: Technology
Department: Computer Technology
Subject Code: CNT Course #: 282B
Course Title: Special Topics of IP Networking
HARRISBURG AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
FORM 335
Course Form 335 must be updated at least every five years per AP 765 to include, at a minimum, the following elements. [§335.2]
1. Digital Description:
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 2.0
Lab hours: 3.0
BL: []⅓ [X]½ []⅔ [ ] Other (Indicate fraction or percent)
2. Catalog Description:
Provide students with a basic understanding of networking concepts through
Hands-on lab exercises that emphasize the configuration of routers, switches,
Firewalls, servers, and clients (Windows, Linus and Mac) and protocol analysis of
the protocols required to successfully transmit data across a network (data link
protocols, ARP, IP, ICMP, TCP, UDP, DNS, DHCP) and the application layer
protocols used by common applications (HTTP, SMTP, POP3, IMAP). A
laboratory fee is required.
Minimum Grade Required
3. Prerequisites: CNT 120 N/A
Corequisites:
Other: Or, permission of the Instructor
4. Learning Outcomes
[These outcomes are necessary to enable students to attain the essential
knowledge and skills embodied in the program’s educational objectives.]
Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:
· Explain the operation of the common components of a network – including cabling, hubs, switches, routers and servers
· Summarize the infrastructure services/protocols needed in a common network – including Data Link Framing, ARP, IP, ICMP, TCP, UDP, DHCP and DNS
· Summarize the application protocols needed in a common network – including HTTP, SMTP, POP3 and IMAP
· Compare and contrast the network components and protocols utilized in a home network versus a corporate network
· Develop a basic Firewall Configuration
· Implement a basic Firewall Configuration
5. Planned Sequence of Learning Activities
[These must be designed to help students achieve the learning outcomes.]
1. Components of a network
a. Hardware
i. Network Cabling
ii. Hubs and Switches
iii. Routers
iv. Servers
b. Labs: Network Design, Interconnecting, Configuring Devices, using system commands to view relevant information (interface status, routing table, etc)
c. Infrastructure services/protocols
i. Data link framing
ii. ARP
iii. IP
iv. ICMP
v. TCP
vi. UDP
vii. DHCP
viii. DNS
d. Labs: Use Wireshark to analyze each protocol and understand the components of each protocol.
e. Application Protocols
i. HTTP
ii. SMTP
iii. POP3
iv. IMAP
f. Labs: Configure servers to provide services, access services from different client platforms.
2. Enterprise network versus home network
a. Hardware needed for each
b. Services provided on each
c. Lab: Setup a "home" network using a SOHO type router and wireless access point.
3. Firewall Configuration
a. Firewall Concepts
b. Implementing Cisco access-control lists
c. Implementing firewall rules in a GUI based system
d. Lab: Configure a firewall policy to allow certain traffic and drop other traffic.
6. Assessment of Student Learning
[Methods of assessment should be appropriate for Learning Outcomes listed above.]
Student learning will be assessed via research assignments (to include at least one technical paper/presentation), lab reports, quizzes, written exams (written midterm and final exams) and a comprehensive practical final exam.
Assessment of student learning outcomes for the course, as required by AP 765, is part of regular curriculum maintenance and/or improvement. The specific plan has been determined by the pertinent faculty involved and is kept on file in the division office.
7. List of Texts, References, Selected Library Resources or other Learning Materials (code each item based on instructional use): C-Lecture/Laboratory, A-Lecture, B-Laboratory, LC-Lecture/Clinical, CLN-Clinical, I-Online,
BL-Blended, D-Independent Study, P-Private Lessons, E-Internship,
F-Cooperative Work-Study, FE-Field Experience. [These resources must be easily accessible to students.]
C, BL – To be determined
8. Prepared by Faculty Member: Richard B. Elwell Date: 12/15/10
9. Approved by Department Chairperson: Eric Yoxheimer Date: 1/10/10
10. Approved by Academic Division Dean: Virgil C. Ganescu Date: 1/21/11
This course meets all reimbursement requirements of Chapter 335, subchapters A / B.
This course was developed, approved, and offered in accordance with the policies, standards, guidelines, and practices established by the College. It is consistent with the college mission.
If the course described here is a transfer course, it is comparable to similar courses generally accepted for transfer to accredited four-year colleges and universities.
11. Director, Curriculum Compliance: Catherine A. Lencioni Date: 1/27/11
12. Provost & VP, Academic Affairs: Cynthia A. Doherty Date: 1/27/11
13. Original Date of course approval by the college: Summer 2011
14. Date(s) of subsequent reviews [Indicate change: Learning Outcomes; textbook(s)]:
12/1/04
Review and updated: 10/26/07; 1/11/08; 1/16/09; 7/14/09
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