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Administrative Master Syllabus
Course Information
Course Title
Scaling Networks (CISCO 3)
Course Prefix, Num. and Title
ITCC 1478 - Scaling Networks (CISCO 3)
Division
Technology & Business
Department
Computer Science
Course Type
WECM Course
Course Catalog Description
This course describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers and
switches in a larger and more complex network. Students learn how to configure
routers and switches for advanced functionality. By the end of this course, students
will be able to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches and resolve common
issues with OSPF, EIGRP, STP, and VTP in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. Students will
also develop the knowledge and skills needed to implement DHCP and DNS
operations in a network.
Pre-Requisites
Grade of C or better in ITCC 1476
Co-Requisites
None
Semester Credit Hours
Total Semester Credit Hours (SCH): Lecture Hours:
Lab/Other Hours
4:3:3
Equated Pay Hours
4.5
Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Lab Hours
3
Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Clinical Hours
0
Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Practicum Hours
0
Other Hours Breakdown
0
Approval Signatures
Title
Signature Date
Prepared by:
Department Head:
Division Chair:
Dean/VPI:
Approved by CIR:
Stephen Lyford
Digitally signed by Stephen Lyford
Date: 2020.06.11 00:26:19 -05'00'
Stephen Lyford
Digitally signed by Stephen Lyford
Date: 2020.06.11 00:26:29 -05'00'
David Kucera
Digitally signed by David Kucera
DN: cn=David Kucera, o=Wharton County Junior College, ou=Division
of Technology and Business, email=davidk@wcjc.edu, c=US
Date: 2020.06.11 11:58:39 -05'00'
Paul J. Quinn
Digitally signed by Paul J. Quinn
Date: 2020.06.12 08:45:28 -05'00'
Paul J. Quinn
Digitally signed by Paul J. Quinn
Date: 2020.06.12 08:45:45 -05'00'
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Additional Course Information
Topical Outline: Each offering of this course must include the following topics (be sure to include information regarding lab,
practicum, and clinical or other non-lecture instruction).
Growing the Network
LAN Redundancy
Link Aggregation
Wireless
Adjust and Troubleshoot Single-Area OSPF
Multiarea OSPF
EIGRP
Adjust and Troubleshoot EIGRP
IOS File Management
Course Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1. Configure and troubleshoot DHCP and DNS operations for IPv4 and IPv6.Understand and describe the
operations and benefits of the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP).
2. Configure and troubleshoot STP operations.
3. Understand and describe the operations and benefits of link aggregation and Cisco VLAN Trunk Protocol
(VTP).
4. Configure and troubleshoot VTP, STP, and RSTP.
5. Configure and troubleshoot basic operations of routers in a complex routed network for IPv4 and IPv6: A.
Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) protocol (single-area OSPF and multi-area OSPF). B. Enhanced Interior Gateway
Routing Protocol (EIGRP).
6. Configure and troubleshoot advanced operations of routers and implement RIP, OSPF, and EIGRP routing
protocols for IPv4 and IPv6.
7. Manage Cisco IOS Software licensing and configuration files.
Methods of Assessment:
All outcomes will be assessed by one or more of the following:
Individual Projects
Tests and Quizzes
Lab Assignments
Final Exam
Skills Exam
Required text(s), optional text(s) and/or materials to be supplied by the student:
CCNA Portable Command Guide Third Edition by Empson ISBN-9781587204302 eBook: 9780133381368
• USB Flash Drive
• High-speed Internet Connection
Suggested Course Maximum:
18
List any specific or physical requirements beyond a typical classroom required to teach the
course.
List any specific or physical requirements beyond a typical classroom required to teach the course.
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Course Requirements/Grading System: Describe any course specific requirements such as research papers or
reading assignments and the generalized grading format for the course.
Course Requirements:
Comprehensive Skills Exam: 20-25%
Comprehensive Final Exam: 20-25%
Labs / Homework: 25-30%
Chapter Tests: 20-25%
Attendance / Participation: 0-15%
Grading System:
100-90 = A
89-80 = B
79-70 = C
69-60 = D
and below = F
Curriculum Checklist:
Administrative General Education Course (from ACGM, but not in WCJC Core)No additional documents
needed.
Administrative WCJC Core Course. Attach the Core Curriculum Review Forms
Critical Thinking
Communication
Empirical & Quantitative Skills
Teamwork
Social Responsibility
Personal Responsibility
WECM Course -If needed, revise the Program SCANS Matrix and Competencies Checklist