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Administrative Master Syllabus
Course Information
Course Title
Routing and Switching Essentials (CISCO 2)
Course Prefix, Num. and Title
ITCC 1476 - Routing and Switching Essentials (CISCO 2)
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 small network. Students learn how to configure a router and a switch for
basic functionality. By the end of this course, students will be able to configure and
troubleshoot routers and switches and resolve common issues with RIPv1, RIPv2,
single area and multi-area OSPF, virtual LANs, and inter-VLAN routing in both IPv4 and
IPv6 networks.
Typically offered spring semester
Pre-Requisites
C or better in ITCC 1475
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 00:25:40 -05'00'
Stephen Lyford
Digitally signed by Stephen Lyford
Date: 2020.06.11 00:25:50 -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 11:58:20 -05'00'
06/11/2020
Paul J. Quinn
Digitally signed by Paul J. Quinn
Date: 2020.06.12 08:44:22 -05'00'
06/12/2020
Paul J. Quinn
Digitally signed by Paul J. Quinn
Date: 2020.06.12 08:44:40 -05'00'
06/12/2020
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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).
Introduction to Switched Networks
Basic Switching Concepts and Configuration
Implementing VLAN Security
Routing Concepts
Inter-VLAN Routing
Static Routing
Routing Dynamically
Single-Area OSPF
Access Control Lists
DHCP
Network Address Translation for IPv4
Course Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1. Understand and describe basic switching concepts and the operation of Cisco switches.
2. Understand and describe enhanced switching technologies such as VLANs, VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP),
Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP), Per VLAN Spanning Tree Protocol (PVSTP), and 802.1q.
3. Configure and troubleshoot basic operations of a small switched network.
4. Understand and describe the purpose, nature, and operations of a router, routing tables, and the route
lookup process.
5. Understand and describe how VLANs create logically separate networks and how routing occurs between
them.
6. Configure and troubleshoot basic operations of routers in a small routed network: A. Routing Information
Protocol (RIPv1 and RIPv2) B. Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) protocol (single-area OSPF)
7. Configure and troubleshoot VLANs and inter-VLAN routing.
8. Understand and describe the purpose and types of access control lists (ACLs).
9. Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot ACLs for IPv4 and IPv6.
10. Understand and describe the operations and benefits of Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and
Domain Name System (DNS) for IPv4 and IPv6.
11. Understand and describe the operations and benefits of Network Address Translation (NAT).
12. Configure and troubleshoot NAT operations.
13. Configure and verify static routing and default routing.
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
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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
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