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Philippine Science High School BICOL REGION CAMPUS Goa, Camarines Sur

Syllabus in Comp. Science 4 (Network Technology)

Introduction:
Subject Description:

Networking Basics
Rationale:

Course Description: The course is designed to provide students with classroom and laboratory experience in current and emerging networking technology that will empower them to enter employment or further education and training in the computer-networking field. Scope: Instruction includes, but is not limited to, networking, network terminology and protocols, network standards, local-area networks (LANs), wide-area networks (WANs), Open System Interconnection (OSI) models, cabling, cabling tools, routers, router programming, Ethernet, Internet Protocol (IP) addressing, and network standards. Emphasis : Particular emphasis is given to the use of decision-making and problem-solving techniques in applying science, mathematics, communication, and social studies concepts to solve networking problems. In addition, instruction and training are provided in the proper care, maintenance, and use of networking software, tools, and equipment and all local, state, and federal safety, building, and environmental codes and regulations. General Objective: Introduces Cisco Networking Academy Program students to the networking field. The course focuses on network terminology and protocols, Local-Area networks (LANs), Wide-Area Networks (WANs), Open System Interconnection (OSI) models, Cabling, Cabling Tools, Routers, Router programming, Ethernet, Internet Protocol (IP), addressing, and network standards.
Subject Area: Computer Science 4

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Suggested Activities Content Standard
First Quarter: Introduction to Networking Identify the requirements for Internet connection Identify the major components Name the Ethernet adapter used for a laptop computer State the functions of NICs List the components needed for NIC installation Identify the function of PING command Identify the features of web browsers Describe the units used to measure the size of digital data Define and describe the features of a LAN, WAN, MAN, SAN, and data center technology Define and describe the functions, benefits, and technologies of VPNs Define the physical and logical topologies Describe the benefits of the OSI reference model Discuss the functions of each of the seven layers of the OSI reference model Describe the basic process of communication among the layers of the OSI reference model Name the layers of the TCP/IP protocol model Compare OSI and TCP/IP model Describe the function of a repeater, hub, NIC, bridge, switch, and router Describe the function of a voice gateway, DSLAM, CMTS, and optical platform Describe the function of a firewall, AAA server, and VPN concentrator Describe the function of a wireless adapter, wireless access point, and wireless bridge Define the bus, star, extended star, ring, hierarchy, mesh, and partial-mesh topologies. Decimal to Binary Conversion and Vice Versa Hexadecimal to Decimal and Vice Versa

Learning Outcomes/Objectives

Teaching Strategies
Lab activities

Skills

Values

Typical

Special Needs

No. of Mtgs.

Identifying basic networking concepts Naming/listing different types of networking equipment Applying the rule in converting different number system

Appreciation, Accuracy, honesty & self confidence

Lecture, online reading, demonstration & presentation

Actual application

Hands-on Activity

Networking Fundamentals

Lab activities

Describing the features and benefits of Computer Networking Identifying the 7 layers of OSI model Knowing the importance of a layered networking approach

Orderliness, appreciation, patience and exposure

Laboratory Activities, lecture, and demonstration

Exposure to different networks

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Lab activities
Describing the functions of different types of networking equipment Lecture, Lab activities & demonstration

Number Systems Review

Practice Exercises

Number systems conversion

Patience, Accuracy, Self Confidence

Review if conversion and Practice Exercises

Second Quarter: Networking Media Technologies Be familiar with the organizations developing standards for wired and wireless networking Describe the primary types and uses of twisted-pair cables Describe the primary types and uses of coaxial cables Describe the primary types and uses of fiber-optic cables Describe the primary types and uses of wireless media Describe different types of wireless data communications and their advantages and drawbacks Explain the importance of encryption and security in a wireless environment Identify the TCP/IP model components Describe the future IP version Discuss the relationship of TCP/IP to the OSI model Identify applications and protocols from each layer of the TCP/IP model Identify the order and relationship of the four TCP/IP layers Explain the format and significance of each of these components of an IP network: IP address, IP address classes, reserved IP address space, private IP address space, and IP subnetting Calculate valid IP subnetwork addresses and mask values such that user/network requirements are met when given and IP address scheme Understand the purpose and benefits of subnetting Create subnets using the subnet mask based on requirements Calculate the resident network through the ANDing process

Lecture and demonstration

Identifying different Networking media and Network Technologies

Orderliness, tolerance, self confidence and exposure

Lecture, presentation and lab activities

Exposure to different types of media and technologies

Lab activities

Describing/identifying different type of cables

Attentiveness

Lab activities

TCP/IP Protocol Suite and IP addressing

Identifying TCP/IP model

Appreciation, unity and vigilance

Lecture, boardwork

More practice in subnetting

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Lab activities

Differentiate TCP/IP and OSI model Examining the relationship between TCP/IP to OSI model Identifying the 4 layers of TCP/IP Explaining the significance of addresses and subnetting Lecture, presentation, demonstration and lab activities

Patience, attentiveness

Lab Activities

Applying the rule of calculating valid IP subnetwork addresses and mask

Cable Testing and Cabling LANs and WANs

Properly cable a LAN Properly cable a WAN

Lecture/Lab Activities

Show understanding in cabling standards

Attentiveness, patience and self-reliance

Third Quarter Ethernet Fundamentals/ Ethernet Technologies and Ethernet Switching Identify the IEEE standards Understand MAC addressing Identify the common fields of the data link layer frames Describe Media Access Control (MAC) Describe CSMA/CD Understand the operation of Ethernet Identify the Layer 1,2 and 3 devices used to create collision domains and broadcast domains Discuss data flow and the problem with broadcasts Understand collisions and collision domains Understand broadcasts and broadcast domains Understand segmentation of a network and the devices used to create the segments Lecture/Lab Activities Describing IEEE standards Identifying the common fields in Layer 2 Describing/identifying collision and broadcast domains Discussing the data flow and the problem with broadcasts Illustrating segmentation of a network and the devices used to create segments. Open mindedness and self responsibility

Lecture, presentation, demonstration and lab activities Lecture, presentation, demonstration and lab activities

Experience actual structure cabling

12 Exposure to different networks

Understand the MAC method, frame format, and transmission process of Ethernet technologies Understand the specific media and encoding used in each Ethernet technology Understand the pinouts and wiring typical of each Ethernet technology Understand the basic architectural considerations of each Ethernet technology Define micro segmentation Describe Layer 2 bridging Describe how a LAN switch operates Describe full-duplex transmission Identify the common switching methods: cut-through switching, store-and-forward switching, and fragmentfree switching Describe the functions and features of the Spanning

Lecture/Lab Activities

Discussing the Ethernet technologies and Ethernet switching Defining micro segmentation and bridging Describing the operations and function of the switch Identifying the common switching method Applying flow control with STP

Awareness and patience

Lecture, presentation, demonstration and lab activities

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Tree Protocol (STP) Describe how STP works Describe the different STP port states Routing Fundamentals and Subnets Describe the purpose of routable/routed protocols such IP Understand the function of IP as a connectionless versus connection-oriented networking service Explain how routers operate at the network layer Describe how routed protocols define the format and use of the fields in a packet Compare OSI layer 2 LAN switching to layer 3 routing Explain how routing protocols are used between routers to determine paths and maintain routing table Explain how routers accomplish path selection and switching functions to transport packets through an internetwork Describe the differences between static and dynamic routing Describe the differences between distance vector and link state routing protocols including convergence Lecture and Lab Activities Describing how STP works

Describing the purpose of routed protocol Explaining the devices that operates at the network layer Differentiating Layer 2 switching and Layer 3 routing Classifying routing and routed protocol

Patience and determination

Lecture, presentation, demonstration and lab activities

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24 Fourth Quarter Network Security and Applications Network Operating Systems (Open Source) Proxy Server Setup Security (ACLs, Graylist, Whitelist) Networking Applications (LAN/WAN) Lecture/ Hands-on/ Lab Activities Applying actual network setup, network security, and network applications Patience and Determination Lecture, presentation, demonstration and lab activities

Last Page: Include No. of meetings per week: 3 meetings Unit Credit: 1 unit Grading System

Grading System
1st Qtr Long Test/Practical Exam Laboratory Exercises Quizzes **Work Ethics 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr Practical Exam Laboratory Exercises *Group Project **Work Ethics 4th Qtr Practical Exam Laboratory Exercises **Work Ethics 45% 45% 10% 40% 35% 15% 10%

40% 35% 25% 10%

Instructional Resources 1. Cisco.netacad.net 2. Additional Instructional Resources (PowerPoint Presentation) 3. Games 4. On-line Curriculum 5. Packet Tracer 5.2 (Simulation Software)

PREPARED BY: JEAVONS PABLO C. MESIA SST I