Purdue University Calumet
School of Technology
Course Syllabus
ECET 36700 - Internetwork & TCP/IP
Credits and Contact Hours:
Credit 3, Class 2, Lab. 3, Contact Hours 5
Instructor’s or Course Coordinator’s Name:
William C. Robinson
Text Book, Title, Author and Year:
Title : Routing Protocols and Concepts, CCNA Exploration Companion Guide.
Author : Graziani, Johson
Year : 2008
Other supplemental material : Lab handouts and other handouts for topics not covered by the textbook.
Introduction to the Course: a) Catalog Description (2010-2011 Academic Catalog):
This course is a continuation of ECET 26500. The emphasis is on integrating the TCP/IP protocol suite on networking and internetworking devices such as repeaters, bridges, routers, gateways, and switches. Other topics from emerging networking technologies will be considered, as applied to high speed networks. b) Prerequisites:
ECET 26500 c) Elective course.
Specific Goals of the Course: a) Course Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
1.
have a full understanding of TCP/IP, the protocol of the Internet;
2.
identify router user interfaces and components;
3.
understand the basics of IOS versions, naming and software backup;
4.
troubleshoot network connectivity problems;
5.
6.
configure and setup Cisco routers; master interior routing protocols.
b) Criteria 3 Student Outcomes:
This course covers items a, b, and c in ABET Criteria 3.
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ECET 36700 - Internetwork & TCP/IP
Course Delivery Methods (check all that apply):
X Lecture X Laboratory X Online X Discussion groups X Projects
Factors Used to Determine the Course Grade (check all that apply):
X Quizzes X Exams X Homework X Papers X Lab Reports X Class participation
X How final grade is determined
Eleven end-of-Module exams at 4 points each
Labs and Skills assessment
Final Exam (comprehensive)
44 %
50 %
6 %
Brief List of Topics to be Covered:
Introduction to Routing and Packet Forwarding
Static Routing
Introduction to Dynamic Routing Protocols
Distance Vector Routing Protocols
RIP version 1
VLSM and CIDR
RIP version 2
The Routing Table: A Closer Look
EIGRP
Link Static Routing Protocols
OSPF
OSPF and Skills-Based Assessment
Semester Review and Skills-Based Assessment
Lab Experiments :
Basic Router Configuration
Troubleshooting Static Routes
Routing Protocols and Subnetting Scenario
Basic RIP Configuration
RIP Troubleshooting
Basic BLSM Calculation and Addressing Design Activity
Troubleshooting a VLSM Addressing Design Activity
Basic Route Summarization Activity
Troubleshooting Route Summarization Activity
Basic RIPv2 Configuration
RIPv2 Troubleshooting
Investigating the Routing Table Lookup Process
The show ip route Challenge Lab
Basic EIGRP Configuration Lab
Troubleshooting EIGRP Configuration Lab
Basic OSPF Configuration Lab
Troubleshooting OSPF Configuration Lab
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