Introduction to Networks (ITN)

Catalog description

This is the first of three courses designed to provide students with classroom and laboratory experience in current and emerging networking technology that will empower them to enter employment and/or further education and training in the computer networking field. Instruction includes, but is not limited to LANs, OSI model, cabling, cabling tools, switching, routing, IP addressing, and network standards in accordance with the Cisco CCNA Certification Track. Emphasis is given to the use of decision-making and problem-solving techniques to solve networking problems. Prerequisite: CIS 151 (can be as co-requisite) or approval of instructor Semester Hour(s): 3 hour(s) Lecture / Lab Hours: 2 lec/2 lab/week