ITS-2120 - Local Area Network Administration* (3)

Prerequisite: ITS-1055
Students learn networking fundamentals as applied to the Local Area Network (LAN) environment. Students are introduced to networking hardware, architecture, media, and software. Students gain an understanding of network functions in an integrated information system and the supervision of network operation. Various networking protocols and network security issues are discussed. For students who plan to use personal computers, this course may have specific computing requirements. Please refer to the Quick Link for Computing Requirements on the School of Professional and Technical Services webpage and Cybersecurity Center webpage.

List Course Outcomes (consistent for all sections)
CO1 - Identify components of a local area network.

CO2 - Identify basic functions of the different network hardware and media components.

CO3 - Recognize the basic functions of the network operating system.

CO4 - Distinguish Network Topologies.

CO5 - Illustrate a network and estimate costs.

CO6 - Develop and implement an install plan, including staging.

CO7 - Implement maintenance schedules.

CO8 - Troubleshoot a network.