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                                             Learning Objectives 
                                               
                                               
                                                 
                                                 The student will 
                                                 understand the importance and use of networks.
                                               
                                                 
                                                 The student will 
                                                 have an understanding of the different types of technologies necessary to 
                                                 establish a network, such as nodes, modems, routers, and switches.
                                               
                                                 
                                                 The student will 
                                                 be exposed to several different types of networks, such as local area 
                                                 networks, wide area networks and wireless local area networks.
                                               
                                                 The student 
                                                 will understand the necessity for network security and several of the means 
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