Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/28/02
MST140 20026-99999	L+L	3 Credit(s)	4 Period(s)
Microsoft Networking Essentials
Emphasis on local area network with overview of wide area networks. Includes terminology, hardware and software components, connectivity, network architecture, packet structure, topologies, communication standards and protocols, and security issues. Preparation for Microsoft certification examination. Prerequisites: None. (BPC110 or CIS105, and BPC121AB) suggested but not required.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
MST140   20026-99999	Microsoft Networking Essentials

1.	Analyze local area network (LAN) requirements and implementation. (I)
2.	Design a LAN including cable type, topology, and protocols. (II)
3.	Evaluate advantages and disadvantages of LAN extension technologies. (III)
4.	Troubleshoot LAN problems. (IV)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
MST140   20026-99999	Microsoft Networking Essentials

I. Network Orientation A. Definition of a local area network (LAN) B. Benefits, uses, and problems C. Hardware components D. Software components E. Network architecture II. How a Network Functions A. LAN topologies and communication standards B. Packet structure C. Common protocols D. Putting data on a cable E. Cabling options III. LAN Extensions and Intercommunication Technologies A. Modems in network communications B. Repeaters, bridges, routers, and gateways C. Wide area network (WAN) transmission IV. Advanced Topics A. LAN access and data security issues B. Network management utilities C. Printing problems D. Internet services E. Troubleshooting of LAN

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