SYLLABUS IN ELC724321

Course Number: ELC724321 Course Title: Maintain Computer System and Networks Course Credit: Three (3) Credit Hours Prerequisites: ELC724318 Install Computer System and Networks Placement in Curriculum: TECHVOC - Computer Hardware Servicing NC II Instructor: Lornilo S. Alimpuangon

Semester, Academic Year: 2nd Semester, 2010-2011

Course Description: This course introduces the students the key concepts of data communications networking fundamentals including key acronyms, protocols, and components that are essential to understanding how network operate. They could able to administer in connecting computers together to form server-based networks. They will be equipped with adequate knowledge and skills in managing computer networking which currently are in the core of operations of most establishments and enterprises.

Overall Objective: They will be equipped to become future computer professionals with knowledge and skills in data communication and will be able to manage computer networks which currently are in the core of operations of most establishments and enterprises.

Course Objectives:

By the end of the semester, the students will be able to:

1. Understand the basic principles of networking. 2. Adhere to standards requirements in building LAN. 3. Distinguish the network building blocks. 4. Understand the uses and different functionality of network operating system. 5. Plan, prepare, install and configure a server-based network. 6. Apply preventative network troubleshooting and maintenance. 7. Facilitate and administer networks. Course Design:

Specific Objectives

Topics/Contents

Methods/Strategies

Materials

Evaluation

Time Frame

To understand the nature of

1. Principles of Data Communication

Teachers elicitation on topic

Whiteboard,

Contest type scored

3 Hours Page 1

telecommunication and data communication and its standards.

1.1 Elements of Communications 1.2 Data Flow Directions 1.3 Data Communication Standards

presented followed by small group brainstorming.

Wyteboard marker,

activities, quiz, assignment

To understand the fundamentals 2. Introduction to Networking of networking, network 2.1 Networking Fundamentals resources and its benefits 2.2 Network Resources 2.3 Some of Servers that gives different services 2.4 Benefits of Networking To acquire demonstration skills in installing network media and its configurations. 3. Network Media & Hardware 3.1 Network Media 3.2 Network Hardware/Equipment

Internet research results to be presented by small group (3-5 members). Discussions with the students

Whiteboard, Wyteboard marker, PowerPoint, 1 Computer Unit

Written/oral quizzes, recitation, assignment

4.5 Hours

Teachers elicitation on facts and demonstration skills being presented followed by individual hands-on re-demonstration

UTP Cables, Crimpers, cable tester, 2 pcs. RJ45, 1 Hub/Switch, 1 LAN card, 1 Computer Unit Whiteboard, Wyteboard marker, UTP Cables, Crimpers, cable tester, 2 pcs. RJ45, 1 Hub/Switch, 2 Computer Units

Students demo quiz, recitation, quiz

6 Hours

To acquire knowledge and drawing skills on network setup or topology, network area, network structures and network hardware components.

4. Network Building Blocks 4.1 Network Advantages and Challenges 4.2 Network Classifications 4.3 Geographical Scope: PANs, NANs, MANs, and WANs 4.4 Organizational Structure: Client/Server and Peer-to-Peer 4.5 Physical Topologies

Teachers Lectures and Illustrations followed by discussions with the students

Drawings accomplished by students, quizzes, assignments

9 Hours

To acquire task management skills in installing, configuring and managing a server-based network and responding to unplanned network conditions.

5. Managing Client/Server Type Network 5.1 What is Network Operating system 5.2 Install Microsoft Windows Server(version 2003) 5.3 Configure Active Directory 5.4 Create user and group accounts

Teachers lectures and discussions followed by small group demonstration. Individual hands-on activity on the skills being presented.

Instructional sheet, UTP Cables, crimpers, cable tester, RJ45s, MS Server 2003-(NOS)

Role Playing, hands-on demonstration done by student, written quiz, recitation

15 Hours

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To acquire knowledge on network backup and sharing network resources.

5.5 Setting security options 5.6 Disk Quota 5.7 Mapping Network Drives 5.8 Network Backup on a Server-Type network 5.9 Folder sharing and Printer sharing using server computer 6. Administering Network 6.1 Managing Client/Server connection 6.2 Administering and managing an Internet Access 6.3 Preventative Network Maintenance 6.4 Downloading or Updating Maintenance tools and Utilities software. Teachers lectures and discussions followed by small group demonstration. Teachers elicitation on the students accomplished Internet research/report

installers, device drivers, CD-RW drives, hub/switch, 2 or 3 computer Units 1 Printer

To acquire knowledge in facilitating and administering a network, and how to respond to unplanned network conditions.

Whiteboard, Wyteboard marker, UTP Cables, crimpers, cable tester, RJ45s, MS Server 2003-(NOS) installers, device drivers, hub/switch, 2 or 3 computer Units 1 Printer, CD-RW drives

Demo quiz, Role Playing by small group of students

16.5 Hours

TOTAL NO. OF HOURS 54 Hours Consultation Hours: The consultation schedule is based on the availability of the instructor during weekdays. References: GRAVES, MICHAEL W. (2004).The Complete Guide to Networking and Network+. National BookStore MARCELO, ANTOINETTE (2008) Understanding PC Hardware. Jemma, Inc., Philippines PARSONS, JUNE LAMRICH (2007). Computer Concepts Sixth Edition. National BookStore PARSONS, JUNE JAMRICH AND OJA, DAN (2008). Computer Concepts Ninth Edition. National BookStore MEYERS, MICHAEL AND SCHWARZ, BRIAN. Network+ Certification Exam Guide. McGraw-Hill

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