This course is designed to provide students with classroom and laboratory experience
in current and emerging networking technology that will empower them to enter employment
and/or further education and training in the computer networking field. A task analysis of current
industry standards and occupational analysis was used in the development of the content
standards.
Instruction includes, but is not limited to, safety, networking, networking terminology
and protocols, network standards, LANs, WANs, OSI models, Ethernet, Token Ring, Fiber
Distributed Interface, TCP/IP Addressing Protocol, Dynamic Routing, Routing, and the Network
Administrator's role and function. Particular emphasis is given to the use of decision-making
and problem solving techniques in applying science, mathematics, communication, and social
studies concepts to solve networking problems.
In addition, instruction and training are provided in the proper care, maintenance and use of networking software, tools and equipment, and all local, state and federal safety, building and environmental codes and regulations.
