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STM31733 NETWORK ADMINISTRATION

The Network Administration course is designed and structured to align the curriculum with student's needs and interests, aiming to equip them with the essential skills required to become competent network technicians. This course introduces students to the fundamental aspects of network administration, including the configuration of routers and network switches. It also covers key topics such as VLANs, RIPv2, DNS, and DHCP configuration, as well as monitoring network devices using appropriate tools and resources.

Semester and Year Offered: Semester 3 / Year 2.

  • Credit Value: 3.
  • Prerequisite/Corequisite: None.
  • Course Learning Outcomes (CLO):
    1. Identify the concepts of network administration in managing network environments (C3, PLO1).
    2. Implement basic configuration for network devices in network environments (P3, PLO3).
    3. Perform group discussion in network monitoring traffic by using related software (A2, PLO8).
  • 10. Transferable Skill:
    • a. Leadership, Autonomy & Responsibility.
  • 11. Special Requirement or Resources to Deliver the Course:
    • a. Personal Computer
    • b. Operating System and Application Software
    • c. Packet Tracer Software
    • d. Network Switch
    • e. Router
  • 12. References:
    • Main Reference(s):
      • Cisco Networking Academy, (2023). IT Essentials v8 Companion Guide. Cisco Press. E-BOOK (ISBN 978-0-13-816610-6).
    • Additional Reference(s):
      • Cisco Networking Academy, (2020). Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials v7.0 (SRWE). Cisco Press. (ISBN 978-0-13-672935-8).
      • Fouad Sabry, (2023). Computer Science Self Management. Publishdrive Inc (One Billion Knowledgeable). EPUB (e-book) (ISBN 6610000473984).
      • Wendell Odom, (2024). CCNA 200-301 Official Cert Guide, Volume 1, Second Edition. Cisco Press. (ISBN 978-0-13-822963-4).


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