CSCO-291 Introduction to Networks

The focus of this course is on learning the fundamentals of networking. Topics include: the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks; the principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations; basic router and switch configuration; and implementation of IP addressing schemes.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

CMSY-106 or CMSY-158

Hours Weekly

2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab weekly

Course Objectives

1. 1. Understand and describe the devices and services used to support communications in
   data networks and the Internet.
2. 2. Understand and describe the role of protocol layers in data networks.
3. 3. Understand and describe the importance of addressing and naming schemes at
   various layers of data networks in IPv4 and IPv6 environments.
4. 4. Design, calculate, and apply subnet masks and addresses to fulfill given
   requirements in IPv4 and IPv6 networks.
5. 5. Explain fundamental Ethernet concepts such as media, services, and operations.
6. 6. Build a simple Ethernet network using routers and switches.
7. 7. Use Cisco command-line interface (CLI) commands to perform basic router and
   switch configurations.
8. 8. Utilize common network utilities to verify small network operations and analyze data
   traffic.

Course Objectives

1. 1. Understand and describe the devices and services used to support communications in
   data networks and the Internet.
2. 2. Understand and describe the role of protocol layers in data networks.
3. 3. Understand and describe the importance of addressing and naming schemes at
   various layers of data networks in IPv4 and IPv6 environments.
4. 4. Design, calculate, and apply subnet masks and addresses to fulfill given
   requirements in IPv4 and IPv6 networks.
5. 5. Explain fundamental Ethernet concepts such as media, services, and operations.
6. 6. Build a simple Ethernet network using routers and switches.
7. 7. Use Cisco command-line interface (CLI) commands to perform basic router and
   switch configurations.
8. 8. Utilize common network utilities to verify small network operations and analyze data
   traffic.