2019-2020 CSN Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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The following course descriptions are intended to briefly describe the nature of each of the courses. For more complete information, departments or faculty can provide specific course syllabuses.
In addition to these hours, students are expected to complete homework assignments on their own time. These assignments may include library research, computer utilization, field trips, cultural performances, and other instructional activities.
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CSCO 105B - Fundamentals of Voice and Data Cabling Credits: 3
This course is a study of electromagnetic theory and physical aspects of cabling used in voice and data networks, both copper wire and fiber optic. Topics include regulatory aspects of wired networks, product selection, and skills needed to install a wired network. Prepares students to develop and present a response to a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a simple cable project. Course includes lab activities that require fine hand/finger motor skills and visual ability to correctly identify red, blue, green and brown colors.
Prerequisite(s): COM 115 and ENG 107
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CSCO 120 - CCNA Internetworking Fundamentals Credits: 4
This is a networking fundamentals course that introduces students to the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. It uses the OSI and TCP layered models to examine the nature and roles of protocols and services at the application, network, data link, and physical layers. The principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced.
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CSCO 121 - CCNA Routing and Switching Essentials Credits: 4
This course describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers in a small network. Students learn how to configure a router and a switch for basic functionality. Students will configure and troubleshoot routers and switches and resolve common issues with RIPv1, RIPv2, single-area and multi-area OSPF, virtual LANSs, and inter-VLAN routing in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks.
Prerequisite(s): CSCO 120 .
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CSCO 130B - Fundamentals of Wireless LANs Credits: 3
An intensive introduction to wireless LANs which focuses on the design, planning, implementation, operation and troubleshooting of wireless LANs. This hands-on lab-oriented course stresses documentation, design, and installation issues, as well as lab safety, on-the-job safety, and working effectively in a group environment. This course will help prepare students for the Cisco wireless LAN Support Specialist Designation.
Prerequisite(s): COM 115 and ENG 107 both with a grade of C- or higher; or Instructor approval.
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CSCO 205B - Fiber Optic Cabling Credits: 3
Course will address fiber optic system concepts, design, installation , and troubleshooting. Covered items include cable splicing, and terminating, installing optical fiber cable, field terminology and using test equipment. Course includes hands-on labs to develop skills working with fiber optic cable. Requires finger dexterity and visual acuity to work with small components.
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CSCO 220 - CCNA Scaling Networks Credits: 4
This course describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers in a larger and more complex network. Students learn how to configure routers and switches for advanced functionality. Students will configure and troubleshoot routers and switches and resolve common issues with OSPF, EIGRP, STP and VTP in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. Students will also develop the knowledge and skills needed to implement DHCP and DNS operations in a network.
Prerequisite(s): CSCO 121 .
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CSCO 221 - CCNA WAN Fundamentals Credits: 4
This is one of four courses that applies toward the preparation for a CCNA certification. It explains the principles of traffic control and access control lists (ACLs) and provides an overview of the services and protocols at the data link layer for wide-area access. Students learn how to implement and configure WAN protocols. WAN security concepts, tunneling, and VPN basics are also introduced.
Prerequisite(s): CSCO 220 .
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CSCO 230B - Fundamentals of Network Security Credits: 4
The Fundamentals of Network Security course is designed to prepare students for certification in this field (Cisco and CompTIA security exams). The course teaches students to design and implement security solutions to reduce the risk of revenue loss and vulnerability. This course combines hands-on experience, instructor- led lectures, and a Web based curriculum for students. The course is an introduction to network security and overall security processes. This course prepares the student for successful completion of the Cisco CCNA Security certification exam. Students taking this course are assumed to have already obtained, through coursework or industry experience, the knowledge required to pass the Cisco CCNA exam.
Prerequisite(s): CSCO 121 .
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CSCO 480 - CCNP ROUTE Credits: 4
This course prepares the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to use advanced IP addressing and routing in implementing scalability for routers connected to LANs and WANs. This course is recommended preparation for the CISCO CCNP Certification Exam, ROUTE.
Prerequisite(s): CSCO 221 or CCNA Certification.
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CSCO 482 - CCNP SWITCH Credits: 4
This course prepares the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement scalable multilayer switched networks. This course includes topics on Campus Networks, describing and implementing advanced Spanning Tree concepts, VLANs and Inter-VLAN routing, High Availability, Wireless Client Access, Access Layer Voice concepts, and minimizing service Loss and Data Theft in a Campus Network. This course is recommended preparation for the CISCO CCNP Certification Exam, SWITCH.
Prerequisite(s): CSCO 480 or Instructor approval.
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CSCO 484 - CCNP TSHOOT Credits: 4
This course teaches the student how to monitor and maintain complex, enterprise routed and switched IP networks. Skills learned include the planning and execution of regular network maintenance, as well as support and troubleshooting using technology-based processes and best practices, based on systematic and industry recognized approaches. Extensive labs emphasizes hands-on learning and practice to reinforce troubleshooting techniques. This course is recommended preparation for the CISCO CCNP Certification Exam, TSHOOT.
Prerequisite(s): CSCO 480 and CSCO 482 .
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