CISCO Networks Level 1, Fundamentals Course Template
Discipline: Computer Science
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General Course Title:
CISCO Networks Level 1, Fundamentals
Min. Units 3
General Course Description:
This is an introductory course in computer networks. It is the first of four courses designed to
prepare students to take the CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam. Course topics will
include; network models, network interface cards, network hardware, TCP/IP (Transmission
Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), address classes, and functions. A laboratory is included. (C-ID
ITIS 156 (draft)).
Number: comp 122
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Required Prerequisites or Co-Requisites1 Prerequisite: None
Advisories/Recommended Preparation
Course Content:
Career preparation standards
2. The Basics of computing
3. The OSI Model
4. Local Area Networks (LANS)
5. Layer 1: Electronics and signals
6. Layer 1: Media, Connections, and Collisions.
7. Layer 2: Concepts
8. Layer 2: Technologies
9. Design and Documentation.00
10. Structured Cabling Project
11. Layer 3: Routing and Addressing
12. Layer 3: Routing Protocols
13. Layer 4: The Transport Layer
14. Layer 5: The Session Layer
15. Layer 6: The Presentation Layer
16. Layer 7: The Application Layer
17. Unit Exams (Question/Answer and Hands-on)
Course Objectives: At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Identify and describe the functions of the seven layers of the OSI Model
2. Describe connection-oriented network services, data link addresses, network addresses, and the function
of the OSI network layers
3. Define flow control and describe the three basic access methods used in networking
4. List the key internetworking functions of the OSI network Layers, and identify the parts in specific
protocol address examples.
Methods of Evaluation: May include any or all of
Exams
Quizzes
Programming Projects
Discussions
Class Presentations
Sample Textbooks, Manuals, or Other Support Materials
1. Dye, et al. Network Fundamentals, CCNA Exploration Companion Guide. 2nd Edition. Cisco
Press, 2007.
2. Johnson. Routing Protocols and Concepts, CCNA Exploration Labs and Study Guide. 2nd
Edition. Cisco Press, 2008.
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