Certificate in Cisco Network Administration
2020-2021 Map
Total Units: 11
Term 1
8 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| CSCI-49: PCs and Peripherals/A+ | 4 | ||
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Unit(s): 4.00
This is an introductory course in computer hardware, operating systems and connectivity. The course prepares students to take the CompTIA A+ exams. Students will learn and demonstrate baseline security skills for IT support professionals. They will configure device operating systems, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Chrome OS, Android and iOS and administer client-based virtualization as well as cloud-based (SaaS) software. Students will develop skills to support basic IT infrastructure and networking, troubleshoot and problem-solve core service and support challenges while applying best practices for documentation, change management, and scripting. They will configure and support PC, mobile and IoT device hardware, Implement basic data backup and recovery methods and apply data storage and management best practices. |
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| CSCI-48: Cisco Level 1 & 2 | 4 | ||
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Unit(s): 4.00
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 a Cisco routing and switching infrastructure. It is designed to prepare students to take the Cisco Certified Entry-level Network Technician (CCENT) exam. It is the first of two courses designed to prepare students to take the Composite Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Routing and Switching certification exam. This course introduces physical and logical network topologies, routing and switching implementation using Cisco networking components. Course topics will include: Local Area Networks (LANs), Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs), Wide Area Networks (WANs), converged and packet switched networks and protocols, routing and switching components and configurations, network design, installation, management, addressing and security. |
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Term 2
3 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| CSCI-56: Cisco Networks Level 3 & 4 | 3 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): CSCI 48 or CCENT Certification 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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