Introduction to Networks (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Content scheduling

Course covers the architecture, structure, functions and components of the Internet and other computer networks. Students achieve a basic understanding of how networks operate and how to build simple local area networks (LAN), perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement Internet Protocol (IP).
By the end of the course, students will be able to:

- Configure switches and end devices to provide access to local and remote netwok resources.
- Explain how physical and data link layer protocols support the operation of Ethernet in a switched network.
- Configure routers to enable end-to-end connectivity between remote devices.
- Create IPv4 and IPv6 addressing schemes and verify network connectivity between devices.
- Explain how the upper layers of the OSI model support network applications.
- Configure a small network with security best practices.
- Troubleshoot connectivity in a small network.

Objective

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Configure switches and end devices to provide access to local and remote network resources.

• Explain how physical and data link layer protocols support the operation of Ethernet in a switched network.

• Configure routers to enable end-to-end connectivity between remote devices.

• Create IPv4 and IPv6 addressing schemes and verify network connectivity between devices.

• Explain how the upper layers of the OSI model support network applications.

• Use security best practices to configure a small network.

• Troubleshoot connectivity in a small network.

Content

CCNAv7 Introduction to Networks (ITN) course introduces students to networking architectures, models, protocols, and components. These components facilitate the connection of users, devices, applications and data through the internet and across modern computer networks. By the end of the course, students can perform basic configurations for routers and switches to build simple local area networks (LANs) that integrate IP addressing schemes and foundational network security.

Materials

All needed material will be available online in https://cisco.netacad.com
Further course enrollment instructions are provided by instructor.
Please register to the site using school email.

Exam schedules

Theory final exam and Packet Tracer exam will held in course.
You can do one re-exam within course deadline.
NOTE: Course ending time shown in academy system is not real, please check the course plan for end date!

Student workload

Lecturing and laboratory work each week
Independent studying, including:

- Studying the course material
- Completing exercises
- Preparation for finals exam(s)

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Laboratory assignments in laboratory room
Packet tracer assignments done at home
Module exams
Practice final exams
Theory final exam and Packet Tracer final exam.

Grading details will be provided in course plan, passing limit is 60%.

Qualifications

Internet Networks and Security (5051215) or equal skill.