Heartland Community College
Master Course Syllabus
Division name: Technology
Course Prefix and Number: NETW 223
Course Title: Advanced Switching
DATE PREPARED: April 19, 2002
DATE REVISED:
PCS/CIP/ID NO:
October 9, 2009
12-110901
IAI NO. (if available):
EFFECTIVE DATE OF FIRST CLASS: January 1, 2003
CREDIT HOURS: 3
CONTACT HOURS: 4.5
LECTURE HOURS: 2
LABORATORY HOURS: 2.5
CATALOG DESCRIPTION (Include specific prerequisites):
Prerequisite: Completion of NETW 124 with a grade of C or better or active CCNA
Certificate. This is one of several advanced courses in the Cisco Networking Academy
designed to provide students with classroom and laboratory experience in current and
emerging networking technology. Instruction focuses on advanced switching and using Cisco
switches connected in campus networks and WANs typically found at medium to large
network sites.
TEXTBOOK:
David Hucaby. (2007) CCNP BCMSN Official Exam Certification Guide. 4th Ed.
Indianapolis, IN: Cisco Press.
Online course delivery methods will also be used.
RELATIONSHIP TO ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND
TRANSFERABILITY:
NETW 223 was designed to meet the specific needs of an Associate of Applied Science
degree and not necessarily as a transfer course, particularly in relation to the Illinois
Articulation Initiative. This course may transfer to various institutions in a variety of ways.
Please see an academic advisor for an explanation concerning transfer options.
COURSE OBJECTIVES (Learning Outcomes)
Outcomes
1. Demonstrate a knowledge overview of a
Campus Network.
2. Select and implement the technologies
necessary to redistribute between and to
support multiple, advanced IP switching
protocols, given a network specification.
3. Configure and test switch connectivity in
a given a network specification.
General
Education
Outcomes
Range of Assessment
Methods
Exam
Exam
PS2
Exam, Lab
Assignments
COURSE/LAB OUTLINE:
1.
Multilayer Switching Network Design Basics
2.
Network Overview
3.
Network Design Considerations
4.
Hierarchical Design
5.
Identifying Cisco Products for Multilayer Switching Networks
6.
User Interface
7.
Product Lines
8.
Layer Product Selection
9.
Connecting the Campus
10.
Network Cabling
11.
Building the Switch Block
12.
Packet Formats
13.
Layer 2 configuration
14.
Common Workgroups with Virtual LANs
15.
Managing Redundant Links with the Spanning Tree Protocol
16.
Link Aggregation
17.
Unicast Layer 3 Configuration
18.
IP Communication
19.
Maintaining Routes
20.
Multilayer Switching
21.
Fault-Tolerant Routing with Hot Standby Routing Protocol
22.
IP Multicast Configuration
23.
Network Transmission Models
24.
Multicast Addressing
25.
Multicast Group Management
26.
IP Multicast Routing Configuration
27.
Multicast Routing Basics
28.
DVMRP Overview
29.
Access Control
30.
Managing Network Devices
31.
Access Layer Policy
32.
Distribution Layer policy
33.
Core Layer Policy
34.
Classful and Classless Interior Routing Protocols
METHOD OF EVALUATION (Tests/Exams, Grading System):
Exams/Assignments:
Students will be evaluated by computer laboratory exercises and examinations.
Labs
Exams
Final Exam
50%
20%
30%
Grades will be based on the following scale:
A
90 – 100%
B
80 – 89%
C
70 – 79%
D
60 – 69%
F
Below 60%
REQUIRED WRITING AND READING:
Required reading consists of online lessons delivered via Internet connection in the
classroom. Additional reading and writing assignments may be assigned by the instructor.