Course Outline TE270
A: Unit Code and Suggested Course Title: TE270 Routing and Switching I
B: Curriculum/Program: Networking and Telecommunications Technology
C. Catalog Description: This course describes the architecture, components, and
operations of routers and switches in a small network. Students learn how to configure a
router and a switch for basic functionality. By the end of this course, students will be able
to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches and resolve common issues with RIPv1,
RIPv2, single-area and multi-area OSPF, virtual LANs, and inter-VLAN routing in both
IPv4 and IPv6 networks.
Prerequisite: TE 185 Network Fundamentals
D. Duration of Instructional Period: 200 minutes total per week for 15 weeks.
E. Academic Credit Hours: 3.0
Contact Hours: 4.0
(2-2-3)
F. Suggested Text/Course Materials: Routing and Switching Essentials Companion Guide
by Cisco Press; edition 1; ISBN-13: 978-1587133183
G. Course Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able:
1. Understand and describe basic switching concepts and the operation of Cisco switches
2. Understand and describe enhanced switching technologies such as VLANs, VLAN Trunking
Protocol (VTP), Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and 802.1q
3. Configure and troubleshoot basic operations of a small switched network
4. Understand and describe the purpose, nature, and operations of a router, routing tables, and the
route lookup process
5. Configure and verify static routing and default routing
6. Understand and describe how VLANs create logically separate networks and how routing
occurs between them
7. Understand and describe dynamic routing protocols, distance vector routing protocols, and
link-state routing protocols
8. Configure and troubleshoot basic operations of routers in a small routed network, like:
a. Routing Information Protocol (RIPv1 and RIPv2)
b. Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) protocol (single-area OSPF)
c. VLANs and inter-VLAN routing
9. Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot ACLs for IPv4 and IPv6
10. Configure and troubleshoot Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Domain
Name System (DNS) for IPv4 and IPv6
11. Configure and troubleshoot Network Address Translation (NAT) operations
H. Program Competencies: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1.
2.
3.
Design voice, data, LAN, and WAN telecommunications networks (C.O # 1-11)
Demonstrate proficiency in the installation of telecommunication end-user equipment,
switching and transmission equipment (C.O # 1-11)
Be proficient in the use of various topologies, transmission media, network interfaces,
shared resources to interconnect LANs (C.O # 1-11)
I. SUNY General Education Knowledge and Skills Areas: Not applicable
J. ECC Learning Outcomes (LO):
1. Communication
2. Critical Analysis
and Reasoning
3. Information Literacy
6. Technological Competence
(C. O #2, 4, 6, 7)
(C. O #3, 8, 9, 10, 11)
(C. O #1, 2, 4, 6, 7)
(C. O #1-11)
K. Student Learning
K1. Evaluation of Student Learning:
As a technology course, most knowledge is gained by working through problems and
practical exercises that motivate the student to discover the underlying concepts that were
read or discussed, but not often understood.
Students are evaluated mainly through exams that reflect the homework problems that
were assigned. Additionally, labs offer a practical component when students can learn
while accomplishing a specific goal that is directly related to course content.
Course grading is as follows:
Class Participation
Chapter Assessments
Final Exam
Lab Assignments
10%
40%
30%
20%
K2. Assessment of Student Learning:
Course will be assessed using tests, projects, and rubrics described on the program's
assessment plan as submitted to the College Assessment Committee.
L. Library Resources: Use of library resources is recommended. Internet resources are
used to supplement text.
M. Topical Outline:
1.
Introduction to Switched Networks
1 Period
2.
Basic Switching Concepts and Configuration
1 Period
3.
VLANs
2 Period
4.
Routing Concepts
1 Period
5.
Inter-VLAN Routing
1 Period
6.
Static Routing
1 Period
7.
Routing Dynamically
1 Period
8.
Single-Area OSPF
1 Period
9.
Access Control Lists
2 Period
10.
DHCP
1 Period
11.
Network Address Translation for IPv4
1 Period
12.
Final Exam
1 Period
13.
CCENT Exam Preparation
1 Period
N: Proposal Prepared by: James Stranz
Date Prepared: 4/30/2014
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