CNT 159 - CompTIA Network+

Credits 5
Students learn the basics of how to plan, design, and install the physical components of a network. Cable standards, network types, architectures, protocols, Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) standards, and network support tools for various operating systems are investigated. This course matches the objectives of the corresponding CompTIA Network+ exam.
Course Outcomes

Employ networking standards and the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Reference Model to diagnose and resolve computer communication problems.
Utilize and configure network applications and protocols.
Design and construct a small computer network using basic principles of data transmission.
Implement IPv4 and IPv6 addressing and subnetting using the basic principles of networking with TCP/IP and Microsoft operating system components.
Troubleshoot and recover from network failure.
Maintain, upgrade, and secure network hardware and software components.