Course Outline for Computer Application Systems 92D, Page 1

Chabot College Spring 2009

Course Outline for CAS 92D DESIGNING AND SUPPORTING COMPUTER NETWORKS

Catalog Description:

92D – Designing and Supporting Computer Networks 3 units

Fourth of four courses in the Cisco® Networking Academy® CCNA® Discovery program, providing career-oriented, IT-skills instruction. CCNA Discovery prepares the student for the Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCENT™) and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA™) exams. Students will implement, configure, and troubleshoot an enterprise LAN network utilizing VLANs, access control lists, WAN links and advanced routing protocols. Prerequisite: CAS 92C. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory. [Typical contact hours: lecture 35, laboratory 35]

Prerequisite Skills:

Before entering the course the student should be able to:

1. implement a LAN for an approved network design; 2. configure a switch with VLANs and inter-switch communication; 3. implement access lists to permit or deny specified traffic; 4. implement WAN links; 5. configure routing protocols on Cisco devices; 6. perform LAN, WAN, and VLAN troubleshooting using a structured methodology and the OSI model.

Expected Outcomes for Student:

Upon completion of the course the student should be able to:

1. gather customer requirements for a computer network; 2. design a simple Internetwork using Cisco technology; 3. design an IP addressing scheme to meet LAN requirements; 4. create an equipment list to meet LAN requirements; 5. create and present a proposal to a customer; 6. install and configure a prototype Internetwork; 7. obtain and upgrade Cisco IOS software in Cisco devices.

Course Content:

1. Reviewing the concepts of network design 2. Gathering network requirements 3. Characterizing the existing network 4. Estimating the impact of applications on a network design 5. IP addressing in the network design 6. Prototyping the network design 7. Presenting and implementing the network design Chabot College Course Outline for Computer Application Systems 92D, Page 2 Spring 2009 Chabot College Course Outline for Computer Application Systems 92D, Page 3 Spring 2009

Methods of Presentation:

1. Lecture 2. Laboratory 3. Self-paced online multimedia presentation

Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:

1. Typical Assignments a. Network characterization worksheet: For a given network, identify key network requirements by analysis of multiple factors, including number of hosts, applications in use, number and location of servers, external connectivity, security, and reliability. b. Cisco IOS® upgrade lab: Identify the correct Cisco IOS software for a given Cisco router and list of required features. Download the IOS from the Cisco website, upgrade the IOS in the router, configure the router and verify all required features. 2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress a. Online chapter exams b. Lab exercises c. Homework worksheets d. Final exam

Textbook(s) (Typical):

Designing and Supporting Computer Networks, CCNA Discovery Learning Guide, Cisco Press, projected publication date Spring 2008

Special Student Materials:

CAS92D outline WAP: New 10/1/2007