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ITOP 2202: Networking with Cisco Technologies
Effective date
September 2021
Department
IT Operations
School
Continuing Studies
Description
This is a hands-on, project-based course on Cisco specific networking topics. LANs, WANs, and VLANs are examined in the context of a typical commercial enterprise network constructed with Cisco IOS based equipment. Configuration of routing protocols and network address translations will also be explored.
Credits
4.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
ITOP 1102; ITOP 1103.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify and describe the functions of each of the seven layers of the OSI reference model
- Describe the functions performed by protocols in the TCP/IP protocol suite, including ICMP, UDP, TCP, ARP, and RARP
- Discuss advanced routing concepts such as CIDR, summarization, and VLSM
- Define Interior Gateway Protocols, Exterior Gateway Protocols, distance-vector routing protocols, and link-state routing protocols
- Explain the concepts of count-to-infinity, split horizon, split horizon with poison reverse, and hold-down timers
- Configure and troubleshoot VLAN connectivity and trunks on Cisco switches
- Apply advanced security concepts such as backing up Cisco Router Configuration
- Configure standard and extended access list (ACL) to filter IP traffic and port security
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 45
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 27
Total Hours: 72
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 27
Total Hours: 72
Instructional Strategies
Students will engage with the material through a combination of interactive learning methods, such as hands-on activities, case studies, simulations, group work/discussions, demonstration and troubleshooting of problem-based tasks, projects, and exams.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
10 |
|
|
Quizzes/Tests |
15 |
|
|
Quizzes/Tests |
15 |
|
|
Project |
30 |
Implement, document, and present the project and/or troubleshoot any anomalies related to the project; |
|
Final Exam |
30 |
|
Course topics
- Internetworking Ethernet Networking and Data Encapsulation Introduction to TCP/IP Easy Subnetting VLSMs, Summarization, and Troubleshooting TCP/IP Cisco’s Internetworking Operating System Managing a Cisco Internetwork IP Routing Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) Layer 2 Switching VLANs and Inter-VLAN Routing Security Network Address Translation (NAT) Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) Enhanced Switch Technologies Managing Cisco Devices Troubleshooting IP, IPv6, and VLANs Enhanced IGRP Wide Area Networks
Learning resources
Textbook: CCNA Routing and Switching Study Guide, Todd Lammle
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.