Following are the major topics that will be covered in the course:

Introduction to Networking
Introduction. Conversion between numbering system in computer process.

Networking Fundamentals
Introduces various types of computer networks, terminology and OSI reference model. Describe basic functions that occur at each OSI layer, different network devices and networking topologies.

Networking Media
Understanding the physical layer of the OSI model. Discusses different types of networking media that are used at the physical layer, e.g. cables, fiber-optics and wireless media. And modulation techniques.

Cable Testing and Cabling LANs and WANs
Discusses issues related to testing of network media, such as the causes of network failure, testing equipments and electrical. Network devices (Repeaters, Hubs, Bridges, Switches and Routers).

Ethernet Fundamentals
Discusses the operation of Ethernet, Ethernet naming and framing, error handling and collisions on Ethernet networks. Different between collision domains and broadcast domains. And network segmentations.

TCP/IP Protocol Suite and IP Addressing
TCP/IP model components. Compares the TCP/IP protocol model to the OSI reference model. Explain the significance of IP address, address classes, private IP addresses and IP subnetting.

Routing Fundamentals and Subnets
Discusses the difference between routing and routed protocols. Explain how router operates at the network layer. Different routing methods and the use of subnets.

TCP/IP Transport and Application Layer
Describes the functions of the TCP/IP transport layer. Flow control in transport layer, and describe the TCP and UDP headers.