CIS 1613 - Networking

3 Credits

This course provides the student with the skills and knowledge required of an entry-level network administrator. Course topics include: 1) identifying network cable and network types; 2) identifying common network standards; 3) identifying wired and wireless network components; 4) setting up a wired or wireless network; 5) managing static and dynamic IP addressing; 6) managing network protocols; 7) Layer 2 Switching unicast, broadcast, and multicast frames.

Course Availability: Offered Spring Semester Only

Prerequisite: CIS 1063 Intro to Networking & Cyber Security

Course Level Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Create a network connection between two or more computers. (PLO 1, 2, 4)
Create an Ethernet cable with RJ45 connector. (PLO 1, 4)
Configure basic configurations for routers and switches to establish network connectivity. (PLO 1, 2, 4)
Employ an IP Address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS configuration in a network environment. (PLO 1, 2, 3, 4)