Version: 3/20/2019 2
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).
Exploring the Network
Configuring a Network Operating System
Network Protocols and Communications
Network Access
Ethernet
Network Layer
Transport Layer
IP Addressing
Subnetting IP Networks
Application Layer
Course Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes – Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1. Build simple LANs
2. Perform basic configuration on routers and switches
3. Implement IP addressing schemes.
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 Book:9780133381368
• USB Flash Drive
• High-speed Internet Connection
Suggested Course Maximum:
16
List any specific or physical requirements beyond a typical classroom required to teach the
course.
Computer for each student, Cisco routers, switches, wireless routers, fiber cable tester, Ethernet cable testers.
The course maximum is set by current equipment contained in the lab.
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%
