2021-2022 Yavapai College Catalog 
    
    Apr 16, 2024  
2021-2022 Yavapai College Catalog [PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR]

CNT 100 - Computer Networking Technologies I


Description: Introduction to technologies, terminology, and skills used in the world of computer networking. Discussion of network hardware devices, network topologies, network media and network protocols and standards.

Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Lab: 1

Course Content:
  1. Computer network fundamentals 
  2. Network hardware essentials 
  3. Network topologies and technologies 
  4. Network media 
  5. Network protocols 
  6. IP addressing
  7. Network models and standards

Learning Outcomes:
  1. Identify computer and network components and describe network communication. (1) 
  2. Describe the function of common network hardware. (2) 
  3. Compare and contrast characteristics of the major network topologies and technologies. (3) 
  4. Describe network media characteristics and install network cabling. (4) 
  5. Configure and describe the operation of network protocols. (5) 
  6. Configure IP addresses. (6) 
  7. Describe and compare network models and standards. (7)