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ITOP 2203: Wireless Technology Networks 

Effective date

September 2021 

Department

IT Operations 

School

Continuing Studies 
 




Description

In this course, students will be introduced to wireless networking concepts and they will implement a secure and standard enterprise level wireless network. Students will learn about network protocols, such as frame relay, ISDN, PPP, DSL, MPLS, and cellular 3G/4G/5G. This course will help students prepare for the Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) exam. 

Credits

3.5 

Year of study

2nd Year Post-secondary 

Prerequisites

ITOP 2202. 

Corequisites

None 

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

None 

Hours

Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 54
Total Hours: 54
 

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

 

Evaluation Plan

Type

Percentage

Assessment activity

Assignments 

20 

 

Quizzes/Tests 

20 

 

Assignments 

30 

Research Assignment 

Final Exam 

30 

 

Course topics

Learning resources

CWNA Official Study Guide by Coleman and Westcott 

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.
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