Cuyamaca College

Syllabus

COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCE 299 - CISCO NETWORKING ACADEMY I Discovery

2 Hours Lecture/3 Hours Lab.   3 Units

Catalog Description

Introductory level open entry-open exit Cisco Network Academy course that introduces students to fundamental networking concepts and technologies.  The course provides a hands-on introduction to networking and the Internet using tools and hardware commonly found in the home and small business environment. The online materials will assist students in developing the skills necessary to plan and implement small networks across a range of applications. Students are provided with the skills needed to design, install, and manage a Small Office-Home Office (SOHO) network or obtain entry-level Home Network Installer jobs. It also prepares entry-level IT students with foundation knowledge to advance to more complex networking concepts and skills provided in other, more advanced, Cisco Network Academy courses.  Topics covered include: personal computer hardware, operating systems, connecting to the Internet through an ISP, network addressing, network services, wireless technologies, basic security, and network troubleshooting. The course uses interactive examples, hands-on labs, and simulation software to enhance the student's comprehensio  

Recommended Preparation: CIS-120

EEntrance Skills

1)        Basic computer skills including the use of an Internet browser, Windows operating system, MS Word, and MS Excel.

Course Content

1)         Introduction to computers including types, components, peripherals, operating systems, and computer applications.

2)         Introduction to networking including defining network components and topologies; principles of network communication; understanding and configuring wired networks; planning and connecting a LAN.

3)         Connecting to the Internet through an ISP including: the Internet-ISP-User relationship; configuration requirements; understanding, installing, and testing network cabling.

4)         Network Addressing including: understanding and configuring IP addressing and subnet masks using static and dynamic addressing, DHCP, NAT, Public and Private addressing.

5)         Introduction to Network services and protocols including: Client/Server relationship, DNS, Web Servers, FTP, E-mail, and IM.

6)         Introduction to Wireless Technology including:  defining wireless concepts and topology,   configuring wireless devices, describing wireless security issues and configuring wireless security.

7)         Introduction to Basic network security including: explaining types of networking threats and methods of attack; Configuring basic security methods and firewalls.  

8)         Network Troubleshooting including: Concepts and practice using ipconfig, ping, netstat, nslookup, and led indicators.

Course Objectives

    Given a networking configuration scenario, students will be able to:

1)        Describe and identify the types of storage devices on a PC, the amount RAM installed, the hard disk size and amount of used space  

2)        Connect a printer, install a print driver, and verify proper printer operation.

3)        Locate Windows operating system version and revision information and configure Windows XP settings to perform automatic update

4)        Build and configure a peer-to-peer network. Configure settings to map drives for file sharing.

5)        Describe basic wired network principles; connect and configure a simple network consisting of a PC, integrated router, and server then validate network operation from the PC using Windows OS command prompt.

6)        Configure static PC network settings consisting of IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, DNS server IP address, DHCP IP address

7)        Describe the principles of network cabling; Build and test a straight-thru and crossover UTP cable.

8)        Download files from and upload files to an FTP server.

9)        Setup an email client. Send mail to and receive mail from a server.

10)     Describe basic wireless networking principles; Configure basic wireless 802.11b,g  AP settings including DHCP, Mode, SSID, and SSID broadcast.

11)     Install/configure a wireless NIC and driver including determining whether the driver is current for a wireless client.

12)     Describe network security basics; Configure WPA Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) and MAC filtering network security on a wireless AP and wireless client; Configure internet access policies based on IP address and applications, create a DMZ, and configure port forwarding on a multi-function network device.

13)     Download and install security analyzer software then test a PC to determine potential security vulnerabilities

14)     Describe basic TCP/IP protocols and network utilities; Troubleshoot network accessibility problems with Web, FTP, Telnet, and DNS servers using appropriate network utilities ipconfig, ping, tracert, netstat, and nslookup

15)     Troubleshoot network physical connectivity using network device LED status indicators, visual inspection of cabling, and using cable testers.

Method of Evaluation

a)       Chapter exams that measure each student's knowledge of chapter related networking technology concepts and terminology.

b)       A Final Comprehensive Knowledge exam that measures each student's knowledge of networking technology concepts and terminology.

c)       A Final Comprehensive Skills exam that measures each student's ability to practically apply network, design, configuration and hardware connectivity techniques to LAN environments.

d)       Lab exercises that require students to apply their networking knowledge to implementing LAN solutions by connecting and configuring LAN devices

Special Materials Required of Students

UUSB flash drive

Text and References

a)       Required Text: Cisco online curriculum (URL: cisco.netacad.net) contains all necessary text, examples, laboratory instructions, and practical activities required to successfully complete learning requirements.

b)       Optional Text/Companion Guide: Networking for Home and Small Businesses, CCNA Discovery Learning Guide; Authors: Allan Reid, Jim Lorenz; Cisco Press; ISBN-10: 1-58713-209-5; ISBN-13: 978-1-58713-209-4; Published: Dec 7, 2007; Copyright 2008; 600 pages; Edition: 1st.

COURSE SPECIFICS

AAttendance
The Self-paced open entry-open exit program requires students to complete a minimum of 80 classroom hours to meet academic standards.  Self-paced education places additional responsibility on the student for success. Irregular attendance and lack of participation are key factors in determining poor student performance.   The greater the amount of time and effort applied by the student, the greater the opportunity for success, rapid advancement of knowledge, and advancement through the program. Students will be expected to manage their attendance with the goal of completing at least one Cisco Semester during a Cuyamaca College Semester.  Higher goals of completion are very possible and will be supported.  If you have questions about recommended progress rates, please ask the instructor for guidance.

Dropping the Class
It is your responsibility to withdraw from class. All students who are enrolled at the end of the course must be given a letter grade. Students who stop attending and do not officially withdraw will be receive an F. See the "IMPORTANT DATES" section below for drop deadlines. A "W" cannot be awarded after the "Last day to drop CIS 201" deadline.

Assignments
Assignments for the class are divided into the following groups:

Reading Assignments
The material for this course is available on the Web. The reading assignments should be completed before the beginning of class. Most students will spend and average of ten hours per week reading the material. Some chapters may take more than one reading to understand. Students are responsible for all terms and concepts in the chapters covered.

On-Line Module Exams
All exams are administered online, and enabled only after the topic has been completed. There are eleven (11) online module exams and a comprehensive final exam.  Please refer to the schedule below.

Labs
The hands-on labs are an important part of the Academy. Students may work together in small groups. Content for the skills-based final will be directly drawn from lab assignments, worksheets, and other course material -- so understanding lab assignments is an important part of passing the course.  You are encouraged to complete as many additional labs as you wish as well as working all of the interactive labs found in the curriculum.

Worksheets
Several worksheets will be distributed during the course to help reinforce critical networking skills such as binary and hexadecimal conversions, IP addressing, and class A, B, and C subnetting. Completion of these worksheets is required..

Skills-Based Final, On-Line Student Survey, & On-Line Final Exam
A skills-based final and an on-line final exam will be administered the end of the course. The final exam will be comprehensive and all students must pass the final and the skills-based final to pass the course, and be eligible for CCNA2. All labs, on-line chapter tests, case study and the skills-based final must be completed before you may take the final exam. Cisco requires that the Cisco's CCNA 1 on-line survey before receiving a grade in the course.  Incomplete grades are not allowed.

Supervised Tutoring - To support your efforts to succeed in this class, I refer you to Supervised Tutoring services (CIS 198).  All Supervised Tutoring sections are FREE to you. You need only enroll to receive services—no units or grades are given.  Signing up for supervised tutoring allows you to use labs outside of your class times. 

Final course grades will be computed as follows:

Grades will be assigned as follows:

INSTRUCTIONAL FACILITIES

• Classroom
• Laboratory
• Personal computer for each student
• Appropriate course software

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IMPORTANT DATES

Please refer to the appropriate official  Cuyamaca College document to insure compliance with any College deadline.