CERTIFICATE IN COMPUTER NETWORKING TECHNOLOGY (CCNT)

DESCRIPTION:
This course provides the fundamental knowledge and skills that will enable students to further appreciate
networking technology developments; understand essential Information and Communication Technology;
perform desktop computer assembly and troubleshooting, Operating Systems and Software installations, setup
and operation; appreciate the important of computer safety and hygiene and understand work ethics, healthy
and safety rules.
Duration: 72 84 hours / 2 semesters

Credit: 4 6 units

OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the course the students will be able to use the computer for development of networking
technology. Specifically, they will be able to:
1. Understand the fundamental concepts of Information and Communication Technology, Computers, and
Networking Technology.
2. Appreciate the importance of computer components, peripherals, OS and software for develop and operate
effective and efficient desktop computers.
3. Perform desktop computer assembly, upgrade, troubleshooting and Operating Systems and software
installation and setup.
4. Understand networking and its significance in information systems and development.
5. Appreciate the important of computer safety and hygiene.
6. Apply their knowledge and skills for their personal development and professional and healthy work, founded
on sound values and ethics.
METHODOLOGY:
For effective learning and full appreciation of the course, the course will be conducted with 15% of the time
devoted to important concepts and other theory topics and 85% allotted for practical or hands-on activities.
Lectures will be complemented with presentation slides and actual demonstrations for clearer understanding
and smooth follow-through. Active student participation will be encouraged through individual work and
collaborative effort.
COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT:
Students competency in various aspects such as computer operation, use of software features, production of
quality output, and presentation of individual or group work will be assessed using appropriate tools such as
class discussion, report, observation of work, and project presentation. A well-documented project and a written
test will be required for completion of the course and issuance of the Certificate.
GRADING SYSTEM:
A minimum class attendance of 80% is required for passing the course. Students will be graded using the
following criteria:
1. Written Certification Exam: 30%
2. Student Project: 70%
TEXTBOOK AND REFERENCES:
The CCNT Study Guide, containing the important notes on the course is provided for students use. In addition,
students will be encouraged to maximize the use of the Internet and the Schools library for research.

CCNT COURSE PLAN:

ST

ST

YEAR - 1 SEMESTER
Course
Course
Course name
Code
CCNT101 Basic ICT Concepts
1
Intro to Computers & Basic Terminology
The Information Processing Cycle
Components of Hardware
Software Concepts
Connectivity and Networking
Telecommunications and Internet
Career opportunities
CCNT102 PC Assembly and Peripherals
2
Research, Analyze and Plan PC Specification
Assembling Desktop PC
Connecting Peripherals
3
Disassembling & Reassembling a PC
Systems Checking Procedures
CCNT103 Operating Systems and Common Systems Software Installation
4
Installation Requirements & Manual Procedures
Installing OS Using Command Line Interface
Installing GUI OS
5
Installing Utility Software and Anti-Virus
Troubleshooting During Installation
CCNT104 Common Applications Packages Installation
6
Installation Requirements & Manual Procedures
Upgrading Procedures
Troubleshooting During Installation
Mid Term Exam
7
CCNT105 Computer Safety and Hygiene
8
Understanding Computer Safety
Basic Computer Safety
Computer Safety Precautions
Electrostatic Discharge
CCNT106 Personal Computer (PC) Operation
9
Categories of Computers and Users
Starting Up and Shutting Down the PC
Using the Keyboard and Mouse
10
Using Printers
Installing and Using Other PC Devices (Scanner, Camera,
others)
Portable Computers
CCNT107 Operating Systems (OS)
11
Operating Systems Concepts and Functions
Types of Operating Systems
Windows Basics
CCNT108 Common Applications Packages
12
Common Applications Under Windows OS
Overview of Other Popular Software Applications
CCNT109 Work Ethics, Health and Safety Rules
13
Understanding Work Ethics
Codes of Ethics and Professional Conduct
Intellectual Property Rights and Other Ethical Issues
Communicating in the Workplace
Information Security Awareness
st
1 Semester Certification Exam
14
Total

Duration
(Hours)
3

3
3

3
3

3
3

3
42

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YEAR - 2

Course

SEMESTER

Course
Code
CCNT110

CCNT111

CCNT112

CCNT113

CCNT114

CCNT115

7
8

CCNT116

CCNT117

10

CCNT118

11

CCNT119

Course Name
Fundamentals of Electricity & Electronics Applied to ICT
Understanding linier Circuit
Understanding AC/DC
Transformer
Understanding Transistor and Semiconductor Components
PC Maintenance and Backup Systems
Tools and Resources
Planning and Performing Regular Maintenance
Maintaining Windows Systems Environment
Software Backup and Restore
Computers and Systems Upgrade
Memory Upgrades
Installing New Parts or Hardware Components

Duration
(Hours)
3

PC Troubleshooting and Repair Tools

Effective Troubleshooting Techniques
Basic Hardware Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Troubleshooting Tools
Software Diagnostic and Troubleshooting Tools
Diagnostic Routine
Using Diagnostic Software
Diagnostic Troubleshooting
Peripherals Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Hard Drive Troubleshooting
Motherboard Troubleshooting
Power Supply Troubleshooting
Other Computer Peripheral Devices Troubleshooting

Mid Term Exam

Fundamentals Network Concepts
Characteristics of a Network
Network Topologies
Network Media and Connectors
Access Methods
Network Architectures
Network Operating Systems
Network Protocols and Standards
Network Protocols
The OSI Model
802 Project Standards
Networking Components
Network Interface Cards
Hubs, MAUs, and Repeaters
Bridges and Switches
Routers and Brouters
Gateways and Security Devices
Other Networking Devices
TCP/IP Fundamentals
TCP/IP Protocol Suite
TCP/IP Settings
TCP/IP Addressing
TCP/IP Configuration Concepts
Network Services

3
3

12

CCNT120

13

CCNT121

14

Subnetting and Routing

Understanding Subnetting
Classful vs. Classless Addressing
Understanding Routing
Dynamic Routing Protocols
TCP/IP Utilities
ARP, Telnet and NBTSTAT
Tracert and Netstat
IPCONFIG, IFCONFIG and WINIPCFG
FTP
Ping and HPing2
NSLOOKUP and DIG
Other TCP/IP Utilities
Troubleshooting with TCP/IP Utilities
nd
2 Semester Certification Exam
Total

3
42

LESSON PLAN:
1. Course Name: OS and Common Systems Software Installation (Code: CCNT103)
2. Learning Objectives: After completing this course, students will be able to
1.

Understand Operating Systems and Software Installation.

2.

Determine the things needed to install software.

Install OS and Common Applications Package including multimedia applications.
Explain the process in upgrading software.
Troubleshoot the errors that commonly occurred during software installation.

3.
4.
5.

3. Start of Course Procedure

Introduce Teacher / Trainer Names, education background and experiences.
Students name and their current knowledge and expectations.
4. Teaching Method
4.1. Lecturing
4.2. Multimedia presentation or Web 2.0
4.3. Question and Answer
4.4. Group Discussion
4.5. Giving Assignment
5. Present The Lesson
5.1. Start by presenting Introduction slides
(Motivation and intro phase)
5.2. Ask the students to identify the picture shown
5.3 Check the students knowledge & understanding by answering question in a test
5.4. Create group discussion between students
6. Learning Resources / Equipments
6.1. CCNT Courseware
6.2. CCNT Presentation slides
6.3. Teachers computer connected with LCD Projector
6.4. Internet access
6.5. Multimedia or Web 2.0
6.6. Hardware (if necessary)
7. Monitor the students progress
7.1. Q & A
7.2. Group Discussion
7.3. Home Works
8. Evaluate their knowledge and skills
Use carefully prepared tests at the beginning and the end of the semester to measure student progress.
Pre - test
Post - test
Workshops activities
9. Review / assessment
Quiz with multiple questions - single answer
Quiz with multiple questions - multiple answers
Matching types
Fill in the blank
Essay test

PRESENTATION SLIDES:
Course presentation is a one click per slide presentation systems that provides PowerPoint slides for necessary
course. Use this presentation system to give well organized lectures that are both interesting and knowledge
based.

TEST / QUIZ:
A few of the exercises in the end of course chapter requires students to do a test or assignment.
SELF ASSESSMENT (Multiple choice single answer)

1. Where can a user enable the booting from CD ROM option?

a.
b.
c.
d.

Normal mode of Windows

PC-BIOS
Safe Mode
C: Prompt

2. What are the two options of disk formatting?

a.
b.
c.
d.

NTFS and DOS

DOS and FAT
FAT and NTFS
MIRC and DOS

3. What is the purpose of the product key?

a.
b.
c.
d.

It uniquely identifies the copy of your Windows XP.

It makes sure that the computer will be unique in a network configuration.
It enables the user to connect on the internet.
It enables the user to install Microsoft Office.

4. This option enables the user to prevent other people from configuring the computer:
a.
b.
c.
d.

Computer name
Product key
Serial key
Administrator password

WORKSHOPS / HANDS ON EXERCISES:

TELECOMMUNICATION AND INTERNET
Exercise 1- 01 Broadband Internet Access (group assignment)

Teacher asked to create several groups of students which 1 group contains of 3 students.
Give each group a topic related to Telecommunication and Internet and asked them to search, analyze,
discuss and present summary of it on 1 page of paper and then share by communicate with other groups.
Teacher allowed for Q & A from other group to group which is presented.
Collect all result to the Teacher for marking.
This exercise can be conduct for 50 minutes 1 hour 40 minutes.
Teacher ended this exercise by given a summary for all activities.
Suggested topics, such as: Ethernet, LAN, Wireless LAN, Virtual Private Network, Intranet, Switches,
Routers, Client Server and Broadband Internet access or related topics.

Example:

BROADBAND INTERNET ACCESS

Broadband Internet access, often shortened to just broadband, is high data rate Internet accesstypically
contrasted with dial-up access over a modem.
Dial-up modems are generally only capable of a maximum bitrate of 56 kbit/s (kilobits per second) and require
the full use of a telephone linewhereas broadband technologies supply at least double this bandwidth and
generally without disrupting telephone use.
Although various minimum bandwidths have been used in definitions of broadband, ranging up from 64 kbit/s
up to 1.0 Mbit/s, the 2006 OECD report is typical by defining broadband as having download data transfer rates
equal to or faster than 256 kbit/s, while the United States FCC, as of 2008, defines broadband as anything
above 768 kbit/s.The trend is to raise the threshold of the broadband definition as the marketplace rolls out
faster services.
Data rates are defined in terms of maximum download because several common consumer broadband
technologies such as ADSL are "asymmetric"supporting much slower maximum upload data rate than
download.
"Broadband penetration" is now treated as a key economic indicator.