Section outline




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    Course Rationale

    This course is designed to impart knowledge about detailed knowledge of Computer Networks, various protocols used in Communication, Managing and configuring Cisco Switches and Routers, and various WAN technologies.

    Course Objective

    1.       Explain network technologies and how devices access local and remote networks.

    2.       Describe router hardware.

    3.       Explain how switching operates in a small to a medium-sized business network.

    4.       Design an IPv4 and IPv6 addressing scheme to provide network connectivity for a small to a medium-sized business network.

    5.       Configure initial settings on a network device using the Cisco command-line interface (CLI)

    6.       Implement basic network connectivity between devices.

    Course Outcomes (CO’s)

    CO1

    Demonstrate a broad knowledge of the area of computer networking and its terminology

    CO2

    Design, implement and test the operation of a basic computer network

    CO3

    Demonstrate an understanding of the operation of a range of networking protocols and devices

    CO4

    Able to create a network for a small organization


    Grading Scheme

    Attendance: 10%
    Lab Project (individual): 30%
    Lab Final: 30%
    Lab Performance: 20%
    Lab Report: 10%

    Textbook

    Cisco CCNA Study Guide v2.71, Aaron Balchunas

    Reference Books

    1.     CCNA, Study Guide, 6th Edition, TodLammle

    2.     Cisco website (www.cisco.com) for technical data sheets of devices.

    3.     Other online resources

    • Course Outline based on OBE

    • Computer Networks Lab Textbook for Lab Discussion

    • Computer Networks Lab Reference Book for Lab Discussion

    • Attendance PC-B

  • BOOK COUNSELING HOUR

    • Topics for discussion

      Different topology configuration with multiple networks using basic routing command.

      Expected outcome

      • Design, implement, and test the operation of a basic computer network topology.

    • Video Lectures on Design and Implementation of Basic Topologies

      1. Bus Topology
      2. Star Topology
      3. Ring Topology
      4. Mesh Topology
      5. Hybrid Topology

    • Self Test quiz on Design and Implementation of Basic Topologies

      (Participate and Earn Extra point with purple badge)

    • Live Class on Google Meet

    • Topics for discussion

      Introduction of Routing protocols and Configure static routing.

      Expected outcome

      • Demonstrate an understanding of the operation of the Static Routing Protocol.

    • Lab Performance-1

      Topic: Basic Topologies.

    • Video Lecture on How to assign IP address and Configure Router

    • Self Test quiz on Design and Implementation of Static Routing.

      (Participate and Earn Extra point with purple badge)

    • Lab Test on Design and Implementation of Static Routing.

      (Participate and Earn Extra point with purple badge)

    • Live Class on Google Meet

    • Topics for discussion

      Design, Configuration, and Implementation of Dynamic Routing (RIP).

      Expected outcome

      • Demonstrate an understanding of the operation of the Dynamic Routing Protocol (RIP).

    • Lab Performance-2

      Topic: Static Routing.


    • Video Lecture on Design and Implementation of Dynamic Routing (RIP)

    • Live Class on Google Meet

    • Topics for discussion

      Design, Configuration, and Implementation of Dynamic Routing (EIGRP).

      Expected outcome

      • Demonstrate an understanding of the operation of the Dynamic Routing Protocol (EIGRP).

    • Lab Performance-3

      Topic: RIP.


    • Live Class on Google Meet

    • Topics for discussion

      Design, Configuration, and Implementation of Dynamic Routing (OSPF).

      Expected outcome

      • Demonstrate an understanding of the operation of the Dynamic Routing Protocol (OSPF).

    • Project Selection, Distribution, and Discussion.

    • Lab Performance-4

      Topic: EIGRP.


    • Live Class on Google Meet

    • Topics for discussion

      Design, Configuration, and Implementation of Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).

      Expected outcome

      • Demonstrate an understanding of the operation of DHCP.

    • Lab Performance-5

      Topic: OSPF.


    • Topics for discussion

      Design, Configuration, and Implementation of Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN).

      Expected outcome

      • Demonstrate an understanding of the operation of VLAN.

    • Lab Performance-6

      Topic: DHCP.


    • Topics for discussion

      Design, Configuration, and Implementation of Network Address Translation (NAT).

      Expected outcome

      • Demonstrate an understanding of the operation of NAT.

    • Lab Performance-7

      Topic: VLAN.