ITE 220: Networking and Data Communications

Course Description

This course will explore how networks connect multiple devices and allow them to communicate. Topics include: the Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) model and network hardware, like routers and modems. It will also focus on network-level vulnerabilities, and explain how to secure a network using firewalls, system hardening, and virtual private networks. (3 credits) 

Prerequisite

  • CSS 101: Cybersecurity Fundamentals OR ITE 101: Management Information Systems 

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

  1. Explain fundamental concepts of networking.
  2. Describe the architecture of data and voice networks.
  3. Explain the functions and applications of various network devices.
  4. Describe common network configuration, to ensure efficient operation of networks.
  5. Describe network intrusion tactics, types of network attacks, and tools used to detect them. 
  6. Describe network and cloud hardening techniques that target network vulnerabilities. 

Course Activities and Grading

AssignmentsWeight

Discussions (Weeks 1-8)

25%

Quizzes (Weeks 1-8)

10%

Assignments (Weeks 2, 3, 4)

15%

Google Cyber Content (Weeks 5, 6, 7)

25%

Course Project (Weeks 2, 3, 4, 6, 8)

25%

Total

100%

Required Textbooks

  • This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER). OER are openly licensed, educational resources that can be used for teaching, learning and research. OER may consist of a variety of resources such as textbooks, videos and software that are no cost for students.

Course Schedule

Week

SLOs

Readings and Exercises

Assignments

1

1,2

Topic: Introduction to Networking

 

  • Review the Lecture material 
  • Participate in the Discussions 
  • Complete the Week 1 Quiz 

2

1,2

Topic: IP Addressing

 

  • Review lecture 
  • Participate in the Discussions 
  • Submit the Week 2 - Course Project Milestone 1: Identifying a Topic 
  • Submit the Week 2 - Subnetting assignment 
  • Complete the Week 2 Quiz

3

3,4

Topic: Network Device Technologies

  • Review the Lecture material 
  • Participate in the Discussions 
  • Submit the Week 3 - Course Project Milestone 2: Approved Area of Exploration 
  • Complete the Week 3 – Wireshark for Basic Network Security Analysis 
  • Complete the Week 3 Quiz 

4

4,5,6

Topic: Performance and Protection

  • Review lecture 
  • Participate in the Discussions 
  • Submit Week 4 - Course Project Milestone 3: Identifying Resources 
  • Complete the Week 4 – Course Review: Basics of IP Addressing and the OSI Model 
  • Complete the Week 4 Quiz 

5

1,2,3

Topic: Network Security Basics

  • Review the Lecture material 
  • Participate in the Discussions 
  • Complete the Google Course assignment 
  • Complete the Week 5 Quiz 

6

1,2,4

Topic: Network Design Principles

  • Review the Lecture material 
  • Participate in the Discussions 
  • Complete the Google Course assignment 
  • Submit Week 6 - Course Project Milestone 4: Rough Draft 
  • Complete the Week 6 Quiz 

7

1,3,5

Topic: Network Security Threats

  • Review the Lecture material 
  • Participate in the Discussions  
  • Complete the Google Course assignment 
  • Complete the Week 7 Quiz 

8

4,5,6

Topic: Security Solutions

 

  • Review the Lecture material 
  • Participate in the Discussions 
  • Submit the Week 8 - Course Project Milestone 5: Final Project 
  • Complete Week 8 Quiz 
  • Complete course evaluation

COSC Accessibility Statement

Charter Oak State College encourages students with disabilities, including non-visible disabilities such as chronic diseases, learning disabilities, head injury, attention deficit/hyperactive disorder, or psychiatric disabilities, to discuss appropriate accommodations with the Office of Accessibility Services at OAS@charteroak.edu.

COSC Policies, Course Policies, Academic Support Services and Resources

Students are responsible for knowing all Charter Oak State College (COSC) institutional policies, course-specific policies, procedures, and available academic support services and resources. Please see COSC Policies for COSC institutional policies, and see also specific policies related to this course. See COSC Resources for information regarding available academic support services and resources.