Heartland Community College
Master Course Syllabus
Division: Technology
Course Prefix and number: NETW 122
Course Title: Routing Protocols and Concepts
DATE PREPARED: January 22, 1999
DATE REVISED:
October 5, 2009
PCS/CIP/ID NO:
12-110901
IAI NO. (if available):
EFFECTIVE DATE OF FIRST CLASS: August 1, 1999
CREDIT HOURS: 3
CONTACT HOURS: 4.5
LECTURE HOURS: 2
LABORATORY HOURS: 2.5
CATALOG DESCRIPTION (Include specific prerequisites):
Prerequisite: Completion of NETW 121 with a grade of C or better. This is the second of
four courses in the Cisco Networking Academy designed to provide students with
classroom and laboratory experience in current and emerging networking
technology. Instruction includes, but is not limited to: network terminology and
protocols specifications, LANs, WANs, Ethernet, TCP/IP Addressing Protocol, dynamic
routing, and the network administrator’s role and function. Particular emphasis is given
to the use of problem-solving to solve networking problems.
TEXTBOOK:
Odom, Wendell and Rick McDonnald. (2007) Routers and Routing Basics, CCNA
Exploration Companion Guide. Indianapolis, IN: Cisco Press.
Online course delivery methods will also be used.
RELATIONSHIP TO ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND
TRANSFERABILITY:
NETW 122 is 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
General Range of
Education Assessment
Outcomes Methods
1. Identify connection-oriented network service and
connectionless network service, and identify their key
differences.
Exams / Quizzes
2. Identify the functions of the TCP/IP transport-layer
protocols.
Labs
3. Use advanced configuration commands with routers
implementing EIGRP and OSPF.
Labs
4. Design and implement a classless IP addressing scheme
for a given network.
Labs/Journal
5. Identify the main Cisco IOS software commands
for router startup, login, and help features.
PS2
Labs
COURSE/LAB OUTLINE:
1. Tasks and Goals of Network Administration and Users
2. Network Protocols
3. OSI Model Standards and the Functions of the Seven Layers.
4. IEEE Standards for Ethernet, Token Ring, Fiber Distributed Data Interface
5. Network Addressing including TCP/IP
6. Dynamic and Static Routing
7. Link State
8. LAN Design
9. Applying various standards to the selection of external configuration sources.
10. Network Testing Methods
11. System Setup
12. Router Configuration Files
13. Configuration Commands
14. Job Seeking Skills
15. Leadership Development
16. Human Relationships
17. Citizenship in the Workplace
18. Technology in the Workplace
METHOD OF EVALUATION (Tests/Exams, Grading System):
Exams / Quizzes
Journal
Lab Exercises
45%
10%
45%
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 from the Cisco Academy Course Curriculum
delivered via Internet. Additional reading and writing assignments on related topics may be
assigned by the instructor.