COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Introduction to computer networking standards and operation. Includes network topologies, network addressing, basic network design, and cable installation. First of four courses to prepare students to pass the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification examination. Prerequisite: CNT 115. Three lecture. Three lab.
COURSE CONTENT:
1. Exploring the network
2. Configuring a network operating system
3. Network protocols and communications
4. Network access
5. Ethernet
6. Network layer
7. IP addressing
8. Subnetting IP networks
9. Transport layer
10. Application layer
11. Network design, security, and troubleshooting
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Describe network technologies and topologies. (1)
2. Perform basic router and switch device configuration. (2)
3. Describe the purpose and function of network protocols and communications. (3)
4. Describe Physical and Data link components and operation. (4)
5. Describe Ethernet, the function of LAN switches, and address resolution protocol. (5)
6. Configure Cisco routers and discuss Network layer protocols and routing. (6)
7. Explain IPv4 and IPv6 network addressing and verify Network layer connectivity. (7)
8. Calculate IPv4 subnet masks and design an IPv4 and IPv6 address scheme. (8)
9. Describe the function of the Transport layer and identify TCP and UDP components. (9)
10. Describe the function of Application layer protocols. (10)
11. Develop a strategy for designing, securing, and troubleshooting a small network. (11)
REQUIRED ASSESSMENT:
1. Cisco Academy on-line chapter exams and final exam. Cisco Academy skills final exam.
4.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
3.000 Lab hours
Levels: Credit
Schedule Types: Lecture/Lab, Fall semester only
Prerequisites:
(Credit level CNT 115 Minimum Grade of C or Credit level CNT 120 Minimum Grade of C)
Comp Tech & Instruct Support Division
Computer Networking Technology Department
This class is currently only offered in the Fall Semester.