Course Syllabus
ITCC 1401 - Cisco Exploration 1 – Network
Fundamentals
Semester
Course Reference
Number (CRN)
Instructor
Spring 2015
52096
Course
Location/Times
Location: SaigonTech Tower – Lab 308
Lecture:
Monday
9:10 – 10:40
10:50 – 12:20
Lab:
Tuesday
13:00 – 14:30
14:40 – 16:10
Credit Hours:
4
Lecture Hours:
2
Laboratory Hours:
4
96
Course Semester
Credit Hours (SCH)
Total course
contact hours
Course Length
(number of weeks)
Type of Instruction
Course Description
Course
Prerequisite
Nguyen Hai Son
 Office location: Room 605, SaigonTech Tower, Quang Trung Software City
 Office hours: by appointment
 Office phone: (84-8) 37155033, ext. 1633
 Email: sonnh@saigontech.edu.vn
 Website: http://www.saigontech.edu.vn/faculty/SonNH
Dang Xuan Trong
 Office location: Room 709, SaigonTech Tower, Quang Trung Software City
 Office hours: by appointment
 Office phone: (84-8)37155033, ext. 1701
 Email: trongdx@saigontech.edu.vn
16
Lecture
Lecture/Lab
Training toward industry certification in Cisco Networking.
FREQUENT REQUISITES
 College Level Reading
 College Level Mathematics
 College Level Writing
Academic
Discipline/CTE
Program Learning
Outcomes (PLO)
Course Student
Learning
Outcomes (SLO)
Learning
Objectives
Instructional
Methods
1. Install, configure, upgrade, and troubleshoot personal computer
operating systems
2. Install, configure and troubleshoot networking hardware, protocols and
services
3. Manage and Maintain Network Infrastructure
4. Demonstrate knowledge in General Security Concepts, Communication
Security, Infrastructure Security, and Unified Communications
1. Identify and describe internet architecture, structure, functions,
components, and models
2. Describe the use of OSI and TCP layered models
3. Identify and describe the nature and roles of protocols and services at
the application, network, data link, and physical layers
4. Describe principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals
of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations
5. Build simple LAN topologies by applying basic principles of cabling,
device configuration, and IP subnetting.
1. Explain how communication occurs in data networks and the Internet
2. Describe the devices and services that support communication across
an Internetwork
3. Use network protocol models to explain the layers of communications
that occur in data networks
4. Explain the importance of data networks and the Internet as a platform
to support business communications and everyday tasks
5. Describe the protocols and services provided by the application layer in
the OSI model and describe how this layer operates in simple networks
6. Analyze the operations and feature of the OSI models, transport layer
and network layer protocols and services and explain the fundamental
concepts of routing
7. Design, calculate, and apply an appropriate addressing scheme to fulfill
given requirements
8. Describe the operation of protocols at the OSI data link layer and how
they support communications
9. Explain the role of physical layer protocols and services in supporting
communications across data networks
10. Build a simple Ethernet network using routers and switches
11. Use Cisco CLI commands to perform basic router and switch
configuration and verification
12. In addition, the course provides instruction and training in the proper
care, maintenance, and use of networking software, tools, and
equipment. Course will present information to meet the learning
objectives for the Certified Cisco Network Associate (CCNA) certification
test.
Face to Face
Instructor's
Requirements
Course Policies on
Make-up Exams,
Late Assignments,
Tardiness

Class attendance: You are expected to regularly attend and be on time
for all classes. You are responsible for all materials covered during an
absence.
 Academic dishonesty: Students are expected to complete all materials
(assignments & exams) on their own. This does not prevent the student
from seeking assistance from the instructor or other students. Copying
of assignments or cheating on exams may result in dismissal from this
course.
Students are expected to take each exam on the scheduled dates.
Make-up exams are not guaranteed, but are granted at the discretion of the
instructor. If make-up exams are allowed, it is necessary to make arrangements
with the instructor prior to exam date.
Students will not be able to submit assignments, projects after the due/closing
date.
Grading Scheme
Grade
A
B
C
D
F
Final Score
90-100
80-89
70-79
60-69
0-59
The passing grade of this course is D.
Instructor Grading
Criteria
In-class Test 1
In-class Test 2
Homework Assignments, Projects
Midterm Exam
Final Exam
Instructional
Materials
Textbook
Network Fundamentals:
CCNA Exploration
Companion Guide
(Dec 30, 2011)
Author
Mark Dye,
Rick
McDonald,
Antoon Rufi
Network Fundamentals:
CCNA Exploration Labs
and Study Guide (January
18, 2008)
Antoon Rufi,
Priscilla
Oppenheimer,
Belle
Woodward,
Gerlinde Brady
10%
10%
30%
25%
25%
ISBN
ISBN-10:
1-58713-348-2
Publisher
Cisco
Press
ISBN-13:
978-1-58713-348-0
ISBN10:
1587132036
Cisco
Press
ISBN-13:
978-1587132032
Course Calendar
Week
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Topics
Chapter 01: Living in a Network-Centric World
Chapter 02: Communicating over the Network
Chapter 03: Application Layer Functionality and Protocols
Chapter 04: OSI Transport Layer
In-class Test 1
Chapter 05: OSI Network Layer
Chapter 06: Addressing the Network – IPV4
Midterm Exam
Chapter 7: Data Link Layer
Chapter 8: OSI Physical Layer
Chapter 9: Ethernet
In-class Test 2
Chapter 10: Planning and Cabling Your Network
Chapter 11: Configuring and Testing Your Network
Final Exam
Presentation