CNT 179 - Physical Networking

Credits: 3
Lecture Contact Hours: 3
Description: This course is designed to introduce the student to physical aspects of networking technologies and telecommunication support that converge in modern integrated business data environment. The student will practice cabling fundamentals, industry best practices and maintaining a network/telecommunications system.

Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: None.
Recommended: CIS 115 or computer experience.

Course Category: Occupational
This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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Course Competencies

Measure voltages to determine continuity of a communication networking using a digital multimeter.
Summarize terminology used to describe basic physical network infrastructure components.
Diagram a local area network and functions.
Examine telecommunications technology.
Specify information distribution requirements in a communications network.
Compare various network topologies and their advantages and disadvantages.
Explain wired and wireless network types.
Construct network communications cabling layouts.
Explain various protocols used in communications networks.