INFO 1200 - Cisco Introduction to Networks

4.5 Credits

Students are introduced to the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. Concepts covered include: numbering systems, networking models and protocols, networking equipment types and configuration, and core network security principles. Students will design, build, and troubleshoot a small network and configure and secure routers and switches.

Lecture Hours: 4.5
Lab Hours: 0.0
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives

Describe Local Area Networks (LANs), Wide Area Networks (WANs), and the internet, the network as a platform, and the changing network environment.
Configure networking devices using the Cisco Internet Operating System (IOS).
Describe networking protocols and models and explain the standards associated with them including their role in the transfer of data.
Explain the layers of the Open Standards Interconnect (OSI) and Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) models and each layer’s function in the transmission of data.
Analyze network specifications and design a network Internet Protocol (IP) Addressing scheme using IP version 4 (IPv4) and IP version 6 (IPv6).
Apply network troubleshooting techniques and tools to remedy network outages
Secure intermediate networking devices based on security principles and specifications.
Use Cisco command-line interface (CLI) commands to perform basic router and switch configurations and verification.
Design, troubleshoot, and maintain a small network.

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