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\par }\pard\plain \s1\li720 \f51\fs28 {\b\i\f5 Understanding Network Fundamentals (Second Edition)}{\b\f5 
\par }\pard\plain \li720 \f5\fs20 {\b\fs24 Course specifications
\par }\pard \li720\sl240\slmult0 {\cs22 Course number:} 44-058
\par {\cs22 Course length:} 1 day
\par \pard \li720 {\b\fs24 Hardware/software requirements
\par }\pard \li720\sl240\slmult0 None. The course is designed to be taught as a lecture with class participation. No hands-on tasks are involved.{\fs18 
\par }\pard \li720 {\b\fs24 Course description
\par }\pard \li720\sl240\slmult0 {\b Overview: }Students will learn what computer networks are and how they are used by examining the various components and their functions.
\par {\b Prerequisites:} {\i Introduction to Personal Computers} or equivalent knowledge.
\par {\b Delivery method: }Instructor-led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model.
\par {\b Benefits: }Students will learn the basics about computer networks and how they work.
\par {\b Target student: }Students enrolling in this course should understand the function of basic hardware components (PCs and printers for example).
\par \pard\plain \s1\li720 \f51\fs28 {\b\f5\fs24 \page }{\b\i\f5 Understanding Network Fundamentals (Second Edition)}{\b\f5 
\par }\pard\plain \li720 \f5\fs20 {\b\fs24 Performance-based objectives
\par }\pard \li720\sl240\slmult0 Lesson objectives help students become comfortable with the course, and also provide a means to \line evaluate learning. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
\par \pard \fi-360\li1440 *\tab Understand what computer networks are and how they are used.
\par *\tab Identify various network strategies and topologies.
\par *\tab Identify various hardware components of a computer network and understand their functions.
\par *\tab Understand how network software is used to communicate over a network and to use network services.
\par *\tab Define standards and protocols and understand how they are used to communicate on a network.
\par *\tab Understand how data is transmitted over a network.
\par *\tab Identify the OSI model and understand how communication layers interact.
\par *\tab Understand what the Internet is and how to use it.
\par *\tab Identify the basic functions of network management.
\par *\tab Identify future possibilities for computers and computer networks.
\par \pard\plain \s1\li720 \f51\fs28 {\b\f5\fs24 \page }{\b\i\f5 Understanding Network Fundamentals (Second Edition)}{\b\f5 
\par }\pard\plain \li720 \f5\fs20 {\b\fs24 Course content
\par }\pard \li720\sl260\slmult0 {\b Lesson 1: Introduction to networking
\par }\pard \fi-144\li1224\sl260\slmult0 Introduction to networking
\par Computer network history
\par Benefits of using computer networks
\par Network design considerations
\par \pard \li720\sl260\slmult0 {\b Lesson 2: Network strategies and topologies
\par }\pard \fi-144\li1224\sl260\slmult0 Node connecting strategies
\par Network computing strategies
\par Network coverage
\par Network topologies
\par \pard \li720\sl260\slmult0 {\b Lesson 3: Network hardware
\par }\pard \fi-144\li1224\sl260\slmult0 Network hardware components
\par Transmission media
\par Interface devices
\par Internetworking devices
\par \pard \li720\sl260\slmult0 {\b Lesson 4: Network software
\par }\pard \fi-144\li1224\sl260\slmult0 Network operating systems
\par Network applications
\par \pard \li720\sl260\slmult0 {\b Lesson 5: Standards and protocols
\par }\pard \fi-144\li1224\sl260\slmult0 Network standards
\par Network protocols
\par Differences between standards, protocols, and protocol implementations
\par \pard \li720\sl260\slmult0 {\b Lesson 6: Data transmission
\par }\pard \fi-144\li1224\sl260\slmult0 Data transmission
\par Signaling
\par Switching strategies
\par Media access control (MAC)
\par \pard \li720\sl260\slmult0 {\b Lesson 7: Introduction to the OSI model
\par }\pard \fi-144\li1224\sl260\slmult0 An overview of the OSI model
\par How network layers communicate
\par \pard \li720\sl260\slmult0 {\b Lesson 8: TCP/IP and the Internet
\par }\pard \fi-144\li1224\sl260\slmult0 TCP/IP\emdash the Internet protocol suite
\par The Internet
\par \pard \li720\sl260\slmult0 {\b Lesson 9: Network management
\par }\pard \fi-144\li1224\sl260\slmult0 Functional areas of network management
\par Daily network management responsibilities
\par \pard \li720\sl260\slmult0 {\b Lesson 10: The future of networking
\par }\pard \fi-144\li1224\sl260\slmult0 The future of networking
\par What next?
\par \pard \li720 {\b Appendix A: Cabling specifications
\par Appendix B: Suggested reading list}{\b\fs24 
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