NETW 151 - Cisco Networking Fundamentals

3 Credits
4 Contact Hours
This course introduces students to the architecture, structure, functions, and components of the Internet and other computer networks. The principles of IP addressing, the OSI model, and the fundamentals of Ethernet protocols & media are introduced. Students will be able to build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement IPv4 and IPv6 addressing schemes. Lab work is designed to simulate real-world networking. This course is the first of three networking courses to prepare students for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification exam.

Fees: Additional course fees apply.
Corequisite(s): MATH 120 and NETW 101
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Identify and describe the role of protocol layers in data networks.
2. Explain fundamental Ethernet concepts such as media, services, and operations.
3. Identify 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. Perform basic router and switch configurations using command-line interface.