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
It’s a Network
Course Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes – Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1. Understand and describe the devices and services used to support communications in data networks and the
Internet.
2. Understand and describe the role of protocol layers in data networks.
3. Understand and describe the importance of addressing and naming schemes at various layers of data
networks in IPv4 and IPv6 environments.
4. Design, calculate, and apply subnet masks and addresses to fulfill given requirements in IPv4 and IPv6
networks.
5. Explain fundamental Ethernet concepts such as media, services, and operations.
6. Build a simple Ethernet network using routers and switches.
7. Use Cisco command-line interface (CLI) commands to perform basic router and switch configurations.
8. Utilize common network utilities to verify small network operations and analyze data traffic.
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.
Computer for each student, Cisco routers, switches, wireless routers, fiber cable tester, Ethernet cable testers
