1. Course and program Assessment 2015-2016
Computer Networking & Systems
Reza Dai

2. Computer Networking and Systems (CNS)
Courses
CNS department offers more than 30 courses
Most courses prepare students for industry recognized certifications examinations
Degrees
Computer Networking and Systems A.A.S.
Network Security Administration A.A.S.
Certificates
Windows Desktop Support Technician Certificate
Windows Server Administration Certificate
Windows Certified Enterprise Administrator Certificate
Network Security Certificate
Network Security Administrator Certificate
Windows Support Technician Certificate
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Certificate

3. Course Assessment CNS 105 - Networking Essentials
Learning Objective: Explain IP address configuration
Rationale: IP addressing is one of the key elements in IT
Skills to be assessed:
Conversion ( Bin.  Dec. )
IP Class
Network prefix and host suffix
Assessment tool: homework assignment, and in-class activities
Benchmark: > 80% (CompTIA passing score is 720 on a scale of )

4. Program Assessment
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Certificate 0170
Learning Objective: Create multiple logical networks
Rationale: Students taking higher level courses lack basic understating of IP addressing and subnetting
Courses to be assessed: CNS141 and CNS142
Assessment tool: IP subnetting questions utilizing test bank questions from Cisco Network Academy as an in-class activities
Benchmark: 82.5%
Rational: Cisco CCNA passing score is a variable number between 820 to 840 but recently it’s been 825.

5. Questions