Republic of the Philippines

Bulacan State University

COLLEGE OF INFORMATION AND
COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY
City of Malolos, Bulacan

COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE TITLE: Network Administration and Maintenance

COURSE CODE: IT 363
COLLEGE: College of Information and Communications Technology
DEPARTMENT: BSIT
PRE-REQUISITE: NONE
COURSE CREDIT: 3 Units
FACULTY: Mr. Gabriel Galang and Mr. Real Cabuyaban
CONSULTATION HOURS: Mondays, 1:00pm to 3:00pm

BSU Vision
A recognized leader for excellence in instruction, research, extension and production
services, a key player in the education and formation of professional competent, service
oriented, and productive citizens, and a prime mover of the nation’s sustainable
socioeconomic growth and development.

BSU Mission
The University shall provide higher professional, technical and special instruction for
special purposes and promote research and extension services, advanced studies and
progressive leadership in Agriculture, Commerce, Education, Fishery, Engineering, Arts,
Sciences, Law, Medicine, Public Administration, Technical and other fields as may be
relevant (Sec. 2, R.A. 7665)

CICT Vision
Excellence in producing globally competitive graduates in the field of Information
and Communications Technology responsive to the changing needs of the society.

CICT Mission
To provide quality education by ensuring efficient and effective delivery of
instruction through appropriate adoption of technological innovation and research in
carrying out extension services.

Goals
To realize its mission, the College of Information and Communications Technology
will explore to:
1. Produce globally competitive graduates by providing comprehensive programs
and up-to-date trainings.
2. Sustain faculty and staff development through relevant seminars, workshops,
and scholarship grants.
3. Establish strong linkages to students, academe, and industry through the
availability of resources and facilities and community partnership.
4. Contribute to the development of society through research, extension services,
and technology transfer based on industry standards.

Objectives
1. To provide students with holistic training by introducing new technologies in
Information and Communication Technology and allowing them to experience
actual workplace environment.

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 2. To inculcate discipline towards the achievements of professional competencies,
integrity, moral and ethical values.

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

To produce students knowledgeable in programming, networking,
database management, and with expertise on systems analysis and
design by providing appropriate trainings and laboratories.

BIT – Computer Technology

To develop skills in computer hardware technology through laboratory
activities and trainings in the field of networking, computer assembly and
troubleshooting.

3. To promote culture of teamwork, discipline, good study habits and standards of

learning by exploring hardware and software technology in an environment
conducive to learning.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
 The course focuses on the advanced concepts of networking, which includes
creating ideal Server-Client Models; IPv4 subnetting such as Classful, Classless
and Variable Length Subnet Mask; Basic Network Management and
Configuration; Routing Protocol such as Static and Dynamic which includes
RIPv1 and RIPv2, Wireless Network Configuration, Basic Server Setup, and
Networking Techniques.

LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO):

On completion of the course, the student is expected to be able to do the following:

Learning Outcomes
1. Internalize the vision, mission, goals and objectives of the university to achieve
excellence in education.
2. Develop an understanding of on how Computer Networking really works in the
Industry and in the field of Network Administration.
3. Will gain proper knowledge on how to plan, create and maintain a Computer
Network with the technique used in real world.
4. Produce multiple networks from a single IP using IPv4 Subnetting – Classful and
Variable Length Subnet Mask.
5. Configure complex network using Command Line Interface of a network device
such as routers and switches.
6. Provide a proper routing protocol setting for big networks with the use of Static
Routing, RIP version 1 and RIP version 2.
7. Configure a wireless environment with the consideration of network security and
advance techniques.
8. Proper setup of basic servers that is commonly used in the industry such as DNS,
DHCP, Web and Email.

FINAL COURSE OUTPUT

In order to evaluate the understanding of the students, they should create a

Network Plan of CICT building on Packet Tracer with the following requirements:

• Only 3rd floor and 4th floor are included.

• Faculty room is included.

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 • They must consider the numbers of computer on each room. (Not all
rooms have computer)
• Each room must belong to different networks.
• There should be a server on faculty room.
 Web Server (Intranet)
 Email Server
 DHCP Server (All of the computer must acquire their IP
automatically except for the servers)
 DNS Server
• The faculty must have internet connection.
• They should use subnetting to produce multiple network using private
IP address. (class A)
• Faculty room must have Wireless connection for at least 50 wireless
Devices.
• Wireless connection must have a proper security setup.
• They can use reasonable number of routers and switches.
• They must have a proper setup of routers. (Routing Protocol)
• They must provide a PowerPoint presentation explaining the details of
their network.

RUBRIC FOR ASSESSMENT:

IP ADDRESSING 30%

CRITERIA Description 10 5 1

Subnetting Correct calculation IP subnet; Used VLSM; Used right Class of IP.
Used first and last Available IP for gateway; Proper gateway for point
Gateway
to point network.
IP Correct IP range for Host; Correct DNS and Default Gateway; Less IP
addressing wasted.
Networks 20%

CRITERIA Description 5 3 1
Used Correct and Reasonable number of Network; Used Point to
Network
Point network Properly.
Used correct number of host; Placed servers and wireless router on
Host
the right network.
Routing Used Correct Routing Protocol; Packets are properly routed across
Protocol the network.
Used proper number of Routers; Global Router is properly
Network
configured; Used switches to create a LAN; Used proper cable; Used
Devices
modules to extend the ports.
Servers 20%

CRITERIA Description 5 3 1
Used correct number of IP pools; Extend the DHCP service to all the
DHCP
network; Used IP helper.
Have a correct and accurate Records including the Web and Email
DNS
Domain name.
Properly Configured the Email server; Created accounts on email
Email
server.
WEB Properly Configured the Web server.

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS:

 Regular Class Attendance

 Activities
 Laboratory Exercises
 Active Class Participation
 Submission of Projects and Assignments
 Major Examinations and Quizzes

GRADING SYSTEM:

Laboratory and Project 40%

Quiz 20%

Midterm & Final Exam 30%

Attendance 5%

Recitation 5%

100%

LEARNING EPISODES:
Learning Outcomes Topics Week Learning
Activities
The student will Orientation 1 Memorization
learn the VMGO of VMGO of the College Oral
the college and gain Course Outline Participation
information about Grading System Recitation
the course contents Class Policies
and grading system.
The student will Introduction to Network 2 Lecture
understand the Administration Discussion
roles and duties of a What is Network Administrator Oral Recitation
Network Duties and Role of a Network Brainstorming
Administrator in the Administrator
industry and what Training and Certification
are the traits and Requirements
requirements they
need.
The student will Ethernet 3 Lecture
gain an Computer Networking Discussion
understanding Network Components Oral Recitation
regarding to the Network Media and Nodes Quiz
concept of Ethernet Demystifying the OSI layer Laboratory and
in Computer History of Ethernet Activity
Networking. They Ethernet VS Token Ring
will also understand Ethernet as the Physical Layer
the importance and Ethernet devices
history of Ethernet Ethernet using Hub
and realize the Ethernet using Switch
underlying Basic operation of Switch

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technology around The ARP process
it. They will also Network Diagram
thoroughly
understand the
Physical layer of
OSI and understand
the workings of the
devices under it
such as hubs and
switches. They will
also learn how to
represent their
network using
network diagram
with the use of
network symbols
and proper
techniques.
The students will IPv4 Addressing 4 Lecture
understand the What is IP address Discussion
importance and Versions of IP address Oral Recitation
concepts of IP Legacy IPv4 addressing Brainstorming
address. They will Parts of an IPv4 Laboratory and
be able to configure IPv4 Classes Activity
a computer network Public and Private IP address
with proper IP The Network Numbers
address at the The Host Numbers
same time they will The Broadcast Numbers
be able to The Subnet Mask
troubleshoot wrong Implementing the IP address
IP address settings.
The students will IPv4 Subnetting 5 Lecture
understand the IP Crisis Discussion
purpose and IPv4 Classful Addressing Oral Recitation
reasons why we Calculating Address Network
have IP address • Working with Binary Simulation
subnetting. They • The Two’s Compliment Long Quiz
will be able to Subnetting Rule Laboratory and
subnet IP address Subnetting with Requirements Activity
with the • Needed number of Host
consideration of IP • Needed number of
classes, required Network
number of host and
required number of
network.
The student will be Network Configuration and 6&7 Lecture
able to configure a Simulation Discussion
network and Network Simulation using Cisco Oral Recitation
network devices Packet Tracer Network
with the use of a CLI Basic Simulation
network simulation Configuration File Quiz
program. They will Modes Laboratory and
be familiarize with Show Command Activity
the basic Security Implementation - Login
commands used in Managing Configuration Files
a Command Line Configuring Interfaces
Interface Describing Router Interfaces

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environment. They
will also be able to
configure the
interfaces of
network devices.
The students will Routing Protocol 8, 9 & 10 Lecture
thoroughly The Network Layer Discussion
understand the Role of a Router Oral Recitation
Network Layer of Inside the Router Brainstorming
OSI model and how Routing Protocol Purpose Quiz
it was related to Network Discovery and Routing
routing protocol. Table
They will also Classifying Dynamic Routing
understand the role Protocol
and purpose of What is Metrics
router and identify Administrative Distance
the different kinds Link State VS Distance Vector
and types of routing Routing Protocol Algorithms and
protocol. Characteristics
Routing Loops
The students will be Static Routing Protocol 11 & 12 Lecture
able to understand Internetwork Operating System Discussion
the concept of (IOS) Oral Recitation
Static Routing and Router Bootup Process Network
know the purpose of Router Interfaces Simulation
using it. They will be Different types of Routing Long Quiz
able to configure a Static Routing Laboratory and
network with routers Configuring an Ethernet Activity
using Static Routing Interface
Protocol. Principles of Routing Table
Static Routes with Ethernet
Interface
Verifying Static Routes
Summary and Default Static
Routes
The students will be RIPv1 13 Lecture
able to understand What is RIP Discussion
the concept of RIP RIP Operation Oral Recitation
and know the IP Address Classes and Classful Network
purpose of using it. Routing Simulation
They will also Administrative Distance Laboratory and
understand the use Verification and Trouble Activity
of RIPv1 and its Shooting
limitation. They will Passive Interface
be able to configure Automatic Summarization
a network with Rules for Processing RIP
routers using RIPv1 Updates
and the use of
classful IP address.
The students will IPv4 Subnetting - Variable 14 & 15 Lecture
realize the Length Subnet Mask Discussion
downside of classful Classless Subnetting Oral Recitation
subnetting and why When to use VLSM Network
we will use VLSM to Steps in Subnetting Using VLSM Simulation
solve the problem. Creating VLSM table Long Quiz
They will be able to Laboratory and
subnet IP address Activity

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using the variable
length subnet mask.
The student will RIPv2 16 Lecture
understand the use What is RIPv2 Discussion
of RIPv2. They will Limitation of RIPv1 Oral Recitation
be able to configure Implementation of Classless Network
a network with Subnet Simulation
routers using RIPv2 Auto Summary Laboratory and
and the use of Configuring RIPv2 Activity
VLSM IP address. Verifying RIPv2 Updates
The students will Wireless Network 17 Lecture
understand the Configuration Discussion
technology of Wireless Technology Oral Recitation
wireless networking Basic Setup Network
and be able to Internet Setup and Network Simulation
properly setup a Setup Quiz
wireless network. Wireless Setup Laboratory and
They will be able to • Network Mode Activity
set proper security • SSID - Service Set
on a router device Identifier
and the wireless • Radio Band and Chanel
connection itself. Wireless Security
The student will • WEP, WPAv1, WPAv2
also be able to • IP and MAC Address
implement filters Filtering
and restriction on a Device Security
wireless network at • Firewall
the same time they • Internet Filter
will be able to • Web Filter
administer and Access Restriction
maintain a wireless Wireless Network Administration
device. They will and Maintenance
also be able to • Router Access
configure a proper • Web Access
port forwarding • Remote Access
settings. • Upnp
• Firmware Upgrade
Port Forwarding
The students will Server Configuration 18 Lecture
understand use and Concepts and Configuration: Discussion
concept of servers. • DHCP Oral Recitation
They will be able to • DNS Network
configure a DHCP • File Server Simulation
server and set a • Web Server Quiz
proper IP pool. Laboratory and
They will be able to Activity
configure a proper
DNS server to
handles domain.
They will also be
able to setup a file
server. The
students will also be
able to setup a web
server and setup an
intranet.

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REFERENCES:

1. Ethernet: The Definitive Guide, by Spurgeon C.E, Zimmerman J., 2014

2. Packet Tracer Network Simulator (Professional Expertise Distilled), by Jesin A,

2014

3. Introduction to IP Address Management, by Timothy Rooney, 2010

4. CCNA Routing and Switching 200-120 Official Cert Guide Library, by Wendell
Odom, 2013

5. Cisco Networking All-in-One For Dummies, by Edward Tetz, 2013

6. CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One For Dummies, 3rd Edition, by Edward

Tetz, 2012

7. IP Subnetting Made Easy, by John J Kowalski, 2007

8. Network Routing: Algorithms, Protocols, and Architectures (The Morgan

Kaufmann Series in Networking), by Deepankar Medhi, 2007

ONLINE RESOURCES:

9. http://www.cisco.com/go/packettracer

10. http://cs-study.blogspot.in/2012/10/introduction-to-packet-tracer.html

11. http://www.packettracernetwork.com/tutorials/video-tutorials.html

12. https://www.youtube.com/user/CiscoStudents/videos

13. http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/security/asdm/6_1/user/guide/usergd.pdf

14. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF991927DF086C27C

15. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmdYg02XJt6QRQfYjyQcMPfS3mrSnFbRC

CLASS POLICIES:

• The University rules and regulations will be observed.

• Each student is expected to be in attendance every class period.
• Assignment due dates must be adhered to. Each assignment will cover
concepts/principles that will be discussed in the weeks following its
assigned date.
• All homework assignments are due at the beginning of the class unless
otherwise stated. Late homework assignments will not be accepted.
• Any form of dishonesty or cheating is not tolerated. While all students
are encouraged to openly discuss and ask questions, the final work to
be submitted must be the student’s own.
• Any form of copying or plagiarizing from past or current students’
project code or report will result in disciplinary action and automatic
FAIL grade for an entire group, or student(s), involved.
• In case of illness, emergencies, etc., students are required to give
excuse letter signed by the respective guardian. A valid ID must also
be presented for validation of the signature.

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Prepared by:

Mr. Gabriel Galang, Real Cabuyaban, Arnedo Santos

Reviewed by:

Dr. Raquel Adriano

Subject Matter Expert

Date Reviewed: ______________

Approved by:
Engr. Jennylyn L. Aniag
Program Chair

Noted by:

Engr. Noemi P. Reyes

Dean, college of information and communications technology