EDUCATION 445:
Introduction to Networking & Hardware Infrastructure
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Hours of Credit: 3
hours
Brief Catalog Description:
This graduate course in educational
technology is designed to introduce educators to networking topologies,
infrastructure, operating platforms, hardware, and troubleshooting basics
for meeting the immediate and long-term technology needs of today's schools
and classrooms.
Information:
It is recommended that students be required to complete
either a Windows NT or Novel Network administration class.
Prerequisites:
EDU 442 - Application & Curriculum Related
Software in Educational Settings
EDU 443 - Telecommunications for Educators
Objectives: By the
end of this class, the learner will be able to:
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Identify standard networking components
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Design file server capabilities for immediate and long-term
needs
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Identify positive and negative aspects of different network
operating systems
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Perform basic troubleshooting and maintenance of hardware
and software
Evaluation:
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Documented network design for worksite including:
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Topology
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Cable type
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Location of wiring closets
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Identification of wiring components in each closet
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Location of router
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Network speed
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