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General Information

Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
CISD067A
Course Title (CB02)
Local Area Networks
Course Credit Status
Credit - Degree Applicable
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Course Description
This course covers fundamental concepts of Local Area Network architecture and protocols, emphasizing basic concepts needed to design, configure and implement Local Area Networks. The course also covers the evolution of Fast Traditional Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Ten-Gigabit Ethernet, ATM, and wireless LANs.
Faculty Requirements
Course Family
Not Applicable

Course Justification

This course is CSU transferable. This course belongs on the Network Administration A.A. degree. This course explains how computers get connected and establish the networking concepts that are the key elements in how we communicate and collaborate at work, at school, and in our personal lives.

Foothill Equivalency

Does the course have a Foothill equivalent?
No
Foothill Course ID

Course Philosophy

Formerly Statement

Course Development Options

Basic Skill Status (CB08)
Course is not a basic skills course.
Grade Options
  • Letter Grade
  • Pass/No Pass
Repeat Limit
0

Transferability & Gen. Ed. Options

Transferability
Transferable to CSU only

Units and Hours

Summary

Minimum Credit Units
4.0
Maximum Credit Units
4.0

Weekly Student Hours

TypeIn ClassOut of Class
Lecture Hours4.08.0
Laboratory Hours0.00.0

Course Student Hours

Course Duration (Weeks)
12.0
Hours per unit divisor
36.0
Course In-Class (Contact) Hours
Lecture
48.0
Laboratory
0.0
Total
48.0
Course Out-of-Class Hours
Lecture
96.0
Laboratory
0.0
NA
0.0
Total
96.0

Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

Advisory(ies)

EWRT D001A or EWRT D01AH or ESL D005.

CIS D006.

Limitation(s) on Enrollment

Entrance Skill(s)

General Course Statement(s)

Methods of Instruction

Lecture and visual aids

Discussion of assigned reading

Discussion and problem-solving performed in class

Quiz and examination review performed in class

Homework and extended projects

Assignments

  1. Required reading from the text on each topic covered.
  2. Several homework assignments, for each major topic, requiring the completion of computational problem-solving exercises.
  3. Term project - Students will design a small local area network that should adhere to standards of the design described in the categories of networks presented in class.

Methods of Evaluation

  1. Evaluation of homework assignments to ensure correct computation of a variety of scenarios to cover the various types of network configurations, as well as the appropriate layers corresponding to these networks.
  2. Written term project uses design criteria of specific networks to ensure that all the stages have been followed, the environment has been analyzed, and the specifics of the customer layout was incorporated, as detailed in the objectives of this course.
  3. Midterm examination appraises ability to solve computational problems by using theory assigned in the reading and homework exercises.
  4. Final examination appraises mastery of computational problems and theory assigned in the reading and homework exercises.

Essential Student Materials/Essential College Facilities

Essential Student Materials: 
  • None.
Essential College Facilities:
  • None.

Examples of Primary Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisherDate/EditionISBN
Behrouz A. ForouzanISE Data Communications and Networking with TCP/IP Protocol SuiteMcGraw HillJanuary 1, 2021 - 6th edition (International Edition)978-1260597820

Examples of Supporting Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisher
Bruce Hallberg "Networking A Beginner's Guide" Sixth Edition; McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing, 2013

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Course Objectives

  • Assess the need for and analyze the characteristics of Local Area Networks.
  • Compare and contrast LAN topologies, transmission techniques and control.
  • Apply OSI and IEEE models to LAN architecture.
  • Compare and contrast characteristics of different LAN architectures and protocols such as underlying technology, LAN topology, flow and error control, medium access method, logical link control.
  • Evaluate the Medium Access Method sublayer in the Data Link layer to distinguish access control in various local area network protocols.
  • Describe the Logical Link Control and Adaptation Protocol as integral parts of the data link layer.
  • Summarize how the Ethernet has evolved from its traditional form into Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, and Ten-Gigabit Ethernet.
  • Distinguish ATM and Wireless LANs and understand how LANs are connected.
  • Analyze LAN Performance, Management, and Security

CSLOs

  • Define fundamental concepts of local area networks (LANs) architecture and protocols with emphasis on the first two layers, physical and data link layer, of the OSI model.

  • Design a local-area network.

Outline

  1. Assess the need for and analyze the characteristics of Local Area Networks.
    1. Networks
    2. LAN definition
    3. LAN Components
    4. LAN Application
  2. Compare and contrast LAN topologies, transmission techniques, and control.
    1. Layered Architecture
    2. OSI Model
    3. TCP/IP Model
    4. IEEE Standard
  3. Apply OSI and IEEE models to LAN architecture.
    1. Data Transmission
    2. Transmission Media
    3. Error Detection
    4. Error Correction
  4. Compare and contrast characteristics of different LAN architectures and protocols such as underlying technology, LAN topology, flow and error control, medium access method, logical link control.
    1. Bus Topology
    2. Ring Topology
    3. Star Topology
  5. Evaluate the Medium Access Method sublayer in the Data Link layer to distinguish access control in various local area network protocols.
    1. Flow Control
    2. Error Control
  6. Describe the Logical Link Control and Adaptation Protocol as integral parts of the data link layer.
    1. Random Access
    2. Controlled Access
  7. Summarize how the Ethernet has evolved from its traditional form into Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, and Ten-Gigabit Ethernet.
    1. Traditional Ethernet
      1. Services
      2. LLC Protocol
      3. Service/Protocol Association
      4. Access Method: CSMA/CD
      5. MAC sublayer
      6. Physical sublayer (PLS, AUI, AUI Cable, MAU, MDI)
      7. Implementation (10BASE5, 10BASE2, 10BASE-T, 10BASE-F)
    2. Ethernet Evolution
      1. Bridged Ethernet
      2. Switched Ethernet
      3. Full-Duplex Ethernet
      4. MAC Control
    3. Fast Ethernet
      1. Fast Ethernet MAC Sublayer
      2. Fast Ethernet Physical Sublayer (MII, PHY, MDI)
      3. Fast Ethernet Implementation (100BASE-TX, 100BASE-FX, 100BASE-T4)
    4. Gigabit Ethernet
      1. Gigabit Ethernet MAC Sublayer
      2. Gigabit Ethernet Physical Sublater (GII)
      3. Gigabit Ethernet Implementation (1000BASE-X, 1000BASE-T)
    5. Ten-Gigabit Ethernet
      1. Ten-Gigabit Ethernet MAC Sublayer
      2. Ten-Gigabit Ethernet Implementation (10GBASE-S, 10GBASE-L, and 10GBASE-E)
      3. Ten Gigabit Ethernet Physical Sublater (GII)
  8. Distinguish ATM and Wireless LANs and understand how LANs are connected.
    1. ATM LANs
      1. Architecture
      2. Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
      3. LANE
      4. Client/Server Model
      5. Operation
      6. Frame Format
    2. Wireless LANs
      1. Wireless Transmission
      2. Architecture
      3. MAC Sublayer
      4. Physical Sublayer
    3. Connecting LANs
      1. Repeaters
      2. Bridges
      3. Routers
      4. Gateways
      5. Switches
  9. Analyze LAN Performance, Management, and Security
    1. LAN Performance
      1. Parameters
      2. Efficiency
      3. Efficiency of CSMA/CD
      4. Efficiency of Token Ring
      5. Efficiency of Fast Ethernet
      6. Efficiency of Gigabit Ethernet
    2. LAN Management
      1. Management Aspects
      2. Management Tools
    3. LAN Security
      1. Principle of Cryptography
      2. Network Security applied to LANs
      3. Virtual Private Network
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