Catalog Info
The first in a series of four courses designed to help prepare students for CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) certification. Introduces students to the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of computer networks. Emphasizes building simple LANs, performing basic configurations for routers and switches, and implementing IP addressing schemes. Strongly recommended that students be very familiar with working within a Windows environment and using a Web browser before taking this course. Note: Course topics help students prepare for the CCENT/CCNA Routing and Switching certification exams, but the exams are not included in this course. Industry certification exams are administered by an independent testing agency.
Credit for Prior College-Level Learning
A student may be granted credit for this course through credit for prior college-level learning if s/he scores a proficient score on a written assessment, on a skills-based demonstration, and has current CCENT certifications. Departmental exam is given in department by department faculty. Faculty will grade exam based on evaluation rubric. Evaluation rubric and exam topics and objectives located in School's Office.
A student may be granted credit for this course through credit for prior college-level learning if s/he scores a proficient score on a written assessment, on a skills-based demonstration, and has current CCENT certifications. Skills-based demonstration, given in department by department faculty. Faculty will assess demonstration based on evaluation rubric. Evaluation rubric and student checklist located in School's Office.
A student may be granted credit for this course through credit for prior college-level learning if s/he scores a proficient score on a written assessment, on a skills-based demonstration, and has current CCENT certifications. CCENT certifications must be current. Department faculty will verify certifications. Verified CCENT certifications, and the CCENT CPCLL Application, will be copied, signed, dated, and retained in the School's Office.