CS 372 : Advanced Networking
Course Description
CS372 Advanced Networking: Prerequisites: CS365 and CS366 This course introduces Local Area Network (LAN) switching and wireless networking. Course topics include (but are not limited to): LAN and Virtual LAN (VLAN) design and switching, VLAN trunking protocol, Spanning Tree Protocol, Inter-VLAN routing, and wireless LAN communications. This course may include various hands-on networking projects. Cisco recommends four areas of study in preparing for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam. This course includes the third area of study. 3:0:3
Learning Outcomes
- Examine various LAN technologies and designs.
- Examine various VLAN technologies and designs.
- Evaluate various Wireless network designs and implementations.
- Experiment with various operations and utilities for LAN, VLAN, and Wireless networks.
Activities Include:
- Reading the on-line curriculum
- Completing assigned labs
- Completing assigned Skills Exams
- Taking chapter quizzes and semester final
Grading Scale:
A: 90 - 100
B: 80 - 89
C: 70 - 79
D: 60 - 69
F: 0 - 59
Assignment Weight:
50% Chapter Exams
20% Final
10% Labs
20% Skills Exams
Course Assessment
| Core Learning Outcome (CLO) | University Literacy Addressed | Program Competency Addressed | Assessment Instrument | Rationale |
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| 1. Examine various LAN and VLAN technologies and implementations. | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 | 1, 2, 5 | Core Assessment Instrument (see CAR) | This core learning outcome provides the scientific inquiry into LAN and VLAN networks. |
| 2.Inspect and analyze various wireless network standards and implementations. | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 | 1, 2, 5 | Core Assessment Instrument (see CAR) | This core learning outcome provides the scientific inquiry into wireless networks. |
| 3. Examine and analyze various WLAN connection methods, topologies, and applications. | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 | 1, 2, 5 | Core Assessment Instrument (see CAR) | This core learning outcome provides the scientific inquiry into WAN networks. |
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4. Experiment and evaluate various operations and utilities for LAN,
wireless, and WLAN network configuration and troubleshooting.
| 1.4, 3.4, 4.2, 4.4, 6.5 | 1, 2, 5 | Core Assessment Instrument (see CAR) |
This core learning outcome provides the analytical and critical thinking in solving various network
problems or evaluating various network systems.
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Undergraduate Core Assessment Rubric (CAR)
Description of the Core Assessment Instrument
(such as Final Exam, term paper, project, etc):
This assessment is designed to access primarily Core Learning Outcomes #1 to #4,
and will make up to 20% of the course grade.
Final Exam is the tool Core Assessment tool. The final grade is in the form of a percentage
where the percentages equate to the following level of success.
List the courses's Core Learning Outcomes (CLOs)
Undergraduate Core Assessment:
| Learning Outcomes: | List of Core Learning Outcomes | Exceeds Expectations (3) | Meets Expectations (2) | Does Not Meet Expectations (1) |
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| Core Learning Outcome #1 (part of Core Assessment) | Examine various LAN and VLAN technologies and implementations. | ≥ 85% | 65% to 84% | < 65% |
| Core Learning Outcome #2 (part of Core Assessment) | Inspect and analyze various wireless network standards and implementations. | ≥ 85% | 65% to 84% | < 65% |
| Core Learning Outcome #3 (part of Core Assessment) | Examine and analyze various WLAN connection methods, topologies, and applications. | ≥ 85% | 65% to 84% | < 65% |
| Core Learning Outcome #4 (part of Core Assessment) |
Experiment and evaluate various operations and utilities for LAN,
wireless, and WLAN network configuration and troubleshooting.
| ≥ 85% | 65% to 84% | < 65% |
Textbooks
View the approved textbook list.
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