ITOP 1102: Networking Fundamentals
Effective date
September 2021
School
Continuing Studies
Description
In this course students will learn about networking protocols and infrastructure. Students will gain an understanding of the Open Systems Interconnection model, virtual LANs and WIFI concepts. Students will also compare and contrast different networking peripherals such as routers, hubs, and switches.
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Summarize the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model
- Describe components of a network
- Define Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Internet Protocol (IP), and subnet concepts
- Troubleshoot basic networks
- Explain network security
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
Please see Program Content Guide.
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 20
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 10
Total Hours: 30
Instructional Strategies
This course will use a variety of hands on and scenario-based activities to engage students with content. For example, students will use a Cisco packet tracer to design a small network, build a VPN with a given configuration, and will troubleshoot typical network connection issues. Other learning activities may include the research of specific network-related topics, as well as group work and problem-based learning.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Midterm Exam
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30 to 35
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Midterm covers material in the first half of the course
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Final Exam
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30 to 35
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Final exam
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Assignments
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30 to 40
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A number of assignments related to real world networking topics
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Course topics
- Subnetting: private and public addressing
Internet Protocol Versions (IPv4 and IPv6)
Service ports, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)
Hub, Bridges, Routers, firewall separation, logical and physical ports, switching, Auto VLAN, MAC Address and Organizationally Unique Identifier (OUI), Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)
Cabling: cat ‘x’, fibre, coaxial
Domain Name System (DNS and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Virtual Private Network (VPN)
Open Systems Interconnection (OSI)
Wide Area Network (WAN) and WiFi
Learning resources
Network+ Guide to Networks by Jill West, Tamara Dean, and Jean Andrews
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
- To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.