UCIS 119A - Network Essentials

Comprehensive introduction to computer networks and data communications. Includes computer networks and services, transmission media and connection, network models, popular protocol suites, other network issues, and network operating systems.

Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Define the vocabulary and explain the concepts of computer networks.
2. Identify network and internetwork connectivity devices.
3. Describe key network protocols and standards.
4. Delineate the Open System Interconnection (OSI) and Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP) models and protocol layers.
5. Identify the components and services of popular protocol suites.
6. Explain the elements of network management.

Outline:

Networking concepts
- Common ports, protocols and services
- OSI Model
- Routing and switching
- IP addressing
  - Address assignments
  - Subnetting
  - Private and reserved addresses
  - Network topologies
  - Wireless
  - 802.11 standards
  - Cellular
- Cloud concepts
Infrastructure
- Cabling
  - Common media types
  - Connectors and transceivers
  - Cable and ethernet standards
  - Topology of network devices
  - Advanced networking devices
  - Virtualization
  - Virtual network devices
  - Network storage devices
- WAN technologies
Network operations
- Documentation and diagramming
- Business continuity and disaster recovery
- Remote access
Network security
- Physical security devices
- Authentication and access control
- Wireless security
- Common network attacks
- Network device hardening and mitigation techniques
- Troubleshooting and tools