CSCO 120 - CCNA - Introduction to Networks

Credits: 4

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
Campus/Sites Offered: Charleston, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Online
Offering Note: Offered at Henderson in the Fall only.

Description
Introduction to Networks (ITN) 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).

Student Learning Outcomes

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

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None

Graded: Letter Grade