Major Concepts/Content: This second course prepares students to become network engineers and prepares them for entrance into a technology career field or for further technology study.  This course includes field experience in network problem solving.  Successful completion of this course (and Cisco Networking 1) should qualify the student to pass the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam.

Major Instructional Activities: The program teaches students to design, build, and maintain small to medium-sized networks.  Activities are conducted in a lab setting using computers, servers, and routers that students assemble into functional networks.  During the course students will participate in threaded case study discussions.

Major Evaluative Techniques Students will demonstrate their knowledge through tests, hands-on demonstrations, and projects.  At the conclusion of the second year, students will be able to take the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam.

Essential Objectives: Upon completion of the course, students should be able to

• Explain advanced router configurations
• Explain LAN switching theory and VLANS
• Demonstrate advanced LAN and LAN switched design
• Apply Novell IPX concepts
• Demonstrate knowledge of WAN theory and design
• Troubleshoot network problems
• Explain WAN technology, PPP, Frame Relay, and ISDN

Last Revised: July 18, 2005