COURSE:

CNG 101

CO/PREREQUISITE:

SEMESTER:

Fall 04

CREDIT(S):

3

DAY(S)

T-Th

TIME:

4:00-5:15pm

BEGINS:

24/08/04

ENDS:

09/12/04

CENSUS DATE:

08/09/04

INSTRUCTOR:

Vicke Denniston

PHONE:

336-1625

OFFICE:

BZ114

E-MAIL ADDRESS:

vicke.denniston@lamarcc.edu

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Focuses on underlying concepts of data communications, telecommunications and networking. Emphasizes the terminology and technologies in current networking environments and provides a general overview of the field of networking as a basis for continued study in the field.

COURSE COMPETENCIES:

1. Determine how networks are used and examine network configurations
2. Apply the OSI model to communicate between two systems
3. Recognize Networking Standards and Organizations that enforce the standardization
4. Understand Network Protocols and installation
5. Develop a working understanding of Transmission Basics
6. Understand the overview and basic configuration of the various Physical and Logical Topologies utilized within networking
7. Understand the overview of the hardware components of a network
8. Explore the aspects of remote connectivity

LCC GENERAL LEARNING OUTCOMES (those assessed in this course are in boldface):

Communications Math Literacy

Aesthetic Responsiveness/Craftsmanship World Awareness

Scientific Reasoning Critical Thinking

Interpersonal Skills

 INTEGRATION OF CRITICAL SKILLS: (Check all that apply)

Integration Activities are included for the following competencies:

 __x__ Critical Thinking

 __x__ Reading

 ___x_ Technology

 ____ Written Communication

____ Mathematics

CLASS MEETING REQUIREMENT:

Students are expected to attend all sessions of each course in which they enrol. When circumstances make regular attendance impossible, students should report such absences to the instructor as soon as possible and make up assignments as the instructor requires. The instructor has the option of setting guidelines for attendance in determining grades. However, each instructor shall inform students verbally and/or in writing of his/her specific attendance requirements and students have the responsibility for knowing the attendance policy. All class sessions will be held in order to meet credit and contact hour requirements. Class cancellations will be made-up at the convenience of the instructor and students.

SPECIAL NEEDS NOTIFICATION:

LCC is committed to accommodating the needs of persons with documented disabilities. It is the responsibility of the student to make the College aware of a documented disability and the need for accommodation(s). To allow reasonable time for arranging services, the student should provide documentation to the Affirmative Action Office as soon as possible.

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