About the Program
Program Requirements
For current program requirements -> 2024-2025
Program Goal: Career
GE Pattern(s): None
Program Code: CISCONETWORK.CC
Program Learning Outcome(s):
Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:
Identify and describe connection-oriented network services and the functions of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model.
Design, build, configure, and maintain small to medium-sized computer networks utilizing switches, routers, and WAN connections.
Identify labor market needs and properly prepare for the most relevant industry certification exams.
Unit(s): 4.00
Recommended Prep: CSCI 49 and/or Reading Level IV; English Level IV; Math Level III
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
42.50 hours Lecture
/ 76.50 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 119.00
This is an introductory course in computer networking and data communication infrastructure. The focus of this course is to develop the skills required to manage and maintain networks. This is the first of two courses designed to prepare students to take the Cisco Certified Entry-level Network Technician (CCENT) exam and the first of three Butte College courses designed to prepare students to take the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Routing and Switching certification exam. Course topics will include: CompTIA Network+ non-proprietary networking, network protocols components, configuration, network design, installation, management and security. Cisco routers and routing, switches and packet switched networks, Internet Protocol addressing and converged networking.
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 48
Unit(s): 3.00
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
34.00 hours Lecture
/ 51.00 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 85.00
This is an intermediate level computer networks course covering fundamental elements, terminology and software. It is the second of three courses (CSCI 48, 53, and 56) designed to prepare students to take the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam. Course topics include; router elements, binary math, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), addressing, subnetting, address protocols, media standards, and the design of a Local Area Network (LAN).
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 48 or CCENT Certification
Unit(s): 3.00
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
34.00 hours Lecture
/ 51.00 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 85.00
This is an intermediate level course in computer networks that enables students to understand the selection criteria of network devices and WAN technologies to meet network requirements. The focus of this course is scaling and connecting networks through WAN technologies. It describes the architecture, components and advanced operations of routers and switches, and the network services required by converged applications in a large and complex network. It is the second of two courses designed to prepare students to take the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam. This course will provide students with the skills and knowledge required to analyze, design, build, and maintain small to medium-sized networks; troubleshoot data link and routing protocols and network services. Topics include: Local Area Network (LAN) switching and design, Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs), trunking protocols, WAN fundamentals and routing protocols, network security, Access Control Lists (ACLs), and network monitoring and troubleshooting.
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Contacts
Luke Sathrum, Chair
(530) 895-2219
Department Office: AHPS 251
(530) 895-2531
Counseling and Advising:
(530) 895-2378
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