CIS 151 Introduction To Networks

The first course of a two-part sequence in a Cisco curriculum directed toward the Cisco Certified Entry level Network Technician Certification (CCENT) and the first course in a four-part sequence directed toward the Cisco Certified Network Associate Certification (CCNA). Introduces students to the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and computer networks. The principles of IP addressing and fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced to provide a foundation for the curriculum. By the end of the course, students will be able to build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement IP addressing schemes. Corequisite: CIS 125 Introduction to Software Applications with a minimum C grade or equivalent computer experience as determined by a Computer Systems advisor and MTH 075 Variable and Linear Equations.