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HCC COURSE GUIDE
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COMPUTER SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT - Networking
and Telecommunications
Course Level
Intermediate
Course Title
Cisco Exploration 3 LAN Switching and Wireless
Course Rubric and Number
ITCC 2408
Semester with Course
Reference Number (CRN)
Course Location/Times
Course Semester Credit
Hours (SCH) (lecture, lab)
4 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
Total Course Contact Hours
96
Course Continuing
Education Units (CEU):
Course Length (number of
weeks)
N/A
Type of Instruction
Instructor contact
information (phone
number and email address)
Office Location and Hours
Course Description: WECM
Course Description: HCC
Catalog Description
Course Prerequisite(s)
Academic Discipline/CTE
Program Learning
Outcomes
This course helps students develop an in-depth understanding of how switches
operate and are implemented in the LAN environment for small and large
networks. Detailed explanations of LAN switch operations, VLAN
implementation, Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP), VLAN Trunking Protocol
(VTP), Inter-VLAN routing, and wireless network operations. Analyze, configure,
verify, and troubleshoot VLANs, RSTP, VTP, and wireless networks. Campus
network design and Layer 3 switching concepts are introduced.
This course helps students develop an in-depth understanding of how switches
operate and are implemented in the LAN environment for small and large
networks. Detailed explanations of LAN switch operations, VLAN
implementation, Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP), VLAN Trunking Protocol
(VTP), Inter-VLAN routing, and wireless network operations. Analyze, configure,
verify, and troubleshoot VLANs, RSTP, VTP, and wireless networks. Campus
network design and Layer 3 switching concepts are introduced.
ITCC 1404
 Install, configure, upgrade, and troubleshoot personal computer
operating systems
 Install, configure and troubleshoot networking hardware, protocols and
services
 Manage and Maintain a Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Environment/Network Infrastructure
 Demonstrate knowledge in General Security Concepts, Communication
Security, Infrastructure Security, and Unified Communications
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Course Student Learning
Outcomes (SLO):
Learning Objectives
Identify and correct common network problems at layers 1, 2, 3, and 7
using a layered model approach;
 Select the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to connect
switches to other devices and hosts; perform and verify initial switch
configuration tasks including remote access management;
 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot VLANs, VLAN Trunking, Inter-VLAN
routing, VTP, and RSTP;
 Verify network status and switch operation using basic utilities (ping,
traceroute, telnet, SSH, arp, ipconfig); identify and describe the purpose
of the components in a small wireless network (SSID, BSS, ESS)
 Identify the basic parameters to configure on a wireless network to
ensure that devices connect to the correct point
The CCNA certification indicates knowledge of networking for the small office,
home office (SOHO) market, and the ability to work in small businesses or
organizations using networks that have fewer than 100 nodes. A CCNA certified
individual could perform the following tasks:
 Install and configure Cisco switches and routers in multiprotocol
internetworks using LAN and WAN interfaces
 Provide Level 1 troubleshooting service
 Improve network performance and security
 Perform entry-level tasks in the planning, design, installation,
operation, and troubleshooting of Ethernet and TCP/IP networks.
The CCNA 3 course is an important step toward achieving CCNA certification.
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to perform tasks
related to the following:
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VLSM configuration
RIP v1 and v2 comparison, RIP v2 configuration, verification, and
troubleshooting
Distance vector and Link-state routing protocol comparison and
contrast
Single Area OSPF configuration, modification, and verification
EIGRP configuration, verification, and protocol troubleshooting
Ethernet switching evaluation and micro segmentation
LAN Design
Initial configuration of switches
STP evaluation
VLAN configuration, verification, and troubleshooting
VTP operation, implementation, and configuration
SCANS or Core Curriculum
Competencies: If applicable
Course Calendar (Weekly)
Instructional Methods
Student Assignments
Student Assessment(s)
Instructor’s Requirements
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Program/Discipline
Requirements: If applicable
HCC Grading Scale
A = 100 – 90;……………………………………4 points per semester hour
B = 89 – 80: …………………………………….3 points per semester hour
C = 79 – 70: …………………………………….2 points per semester hour
D = 69 – 60: …………………………………….1 point per semester hour
59 and below = F………………………………..0 points per semester hour
IP (In Progress) …………………………………………………….0 points per semester hour
W(Withdrawn)……………………………………………………..0 points per semester hour
I (Incomplete)……………………………………………………….0 points per semester hour
AUD (Audit) ………………………………………………………….0 points per semester hour
IP (In Progress) is given only in certain developmental courses. The student
must re-enroll to receive credit. COM (Completed) is given in non-credit and
continuing education courses. To compute grade point average (GPA), divide
the total grade points by the total number of semester hours attempted. The
grades “IP,” “COM” and “I” do not affect GPA.
Instructor Grading Criteria
Instructional Materials
HCC Policy Statement:
ADA
Academic Honesty
Student attendance
3-peaters
Withdrawal deadline
Distance Education and/or
Continuing Education
Policies
LAN Switching and Wireless, CCNA Exploration Companion Guide. Author:
Wayne Lewis. ISBN: 13: 9781587132070, 10: 1587132079. Publisher: Cisco Press.
Access Student Services Policies on their Web site:
http://hccs.edu/student-rights
Access DE Policies on their Web site:
http://de.hccs.edu/Distance_Ed/DE_Home/faculty_resources/PDFs/DE_Syllabus.pdf
Access CE Policies on their Web site:
http://hccs.edu/CE-student-guidelines
Test Bank
Scoring Rubrics
Sample Assignments
Sample Instructional
Methods/Activities
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