CIS 171 - Cisco Networking I

5.0 Credits
First of four courses mapping to the CCNA exam. Topics include functions, components and models of computer networks, and the Internet; structure and implementation of IPv4 and IPv6; ethernet concepts, media, and operations. Students build simple LANs and perform command line configuration for routers and switches. Prerequisite: CIS 125 with a minimum grade of 2.5 or equivalent experience.

Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Explain the fundamental concepts of routing and switching using the OSI layers and the Protocol Data Units (PDU) to explain each step of the process. [COMMUNICATE]
Explain fundamental Ethernet concepts such as media, services, and operation. [COMMUNICATE]
Identify and describe the protocols and services presented in the OSI learning model, as well as the industry-standard TCP/IP networking model. [REASON]
Demonstrate the troubleshooting techniques necessary to verify small network operations and analyze data traffic utilizing common network utilities. [REASON]
Design and implement a hierarchical IP Addressing scheme using subnetting in order to meet the needs of a medium size business. [REASON]

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CIS 171 - Cisco Networking I

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