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://www.netacad.com and ITSlearning
Further course enrollment instructions are provided by instructor.
Please register to the site using school email.

Teaching methods

Learning is achieved through contact lectures, written home assignments and laboratory assignments.

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!

Completion alternatives

Fast Track:
Final Exam (>70%), Skills Based Exam (>70%), Course Feedback
Only one attempt per exam. The exams are done during one day.
In case of a failure in any of the exams, the course has to be done in normal way.

Student workload

Lecturing and laboratory work each week
Independent studying, including:

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

Evaluation methods and criteria

Course lecture and lab session attendance will be monitored. Minimum of 50% attendance in the lab sessions is required to pass the course.

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

The overall result is the sum of the all results of the assignments and exams, passing limit is 50%.
Detailed grading limits will be provided in course plan when course starts but past grading limits have been the following:

Less than 50% Fail
50-59% Grade 1
60-69% Grade 2
70-79% Grade 3
80-89% Grade 4
90% or higher Grade 5

Qualifications

Internet Networks and Security (5051215) or equal skill.