IST 201 - Cisco Internetworking Concepts

Class: 3 Credits: 3
This course is a study of current and emerging computer networking technology. Topics covered include safety, networking, network terminology and protocols, network standards, LANs, WANs, OSI models, cabling, cabling tools, Cisco routers, router programming, star topology, IP addressing, and network standards.

Prerequisite(s): Take IST 166 and CPT 209 with a minimum grade of “C”.

Course Topics:

Internetworking Devices.
Common Types of Networks.
The OSI Model.
TCP/IP
IP Addressing and Routing.
Subnetting IP Networks.
Network Protocols and Communications.
Operating and Configuring Cisco IOS Devices.

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:

None

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Describe the devices and services used to support communications in data networks and the Internet.
Describe the role of protocol layers in data networks.
Explain the importance of addressing and naming schemes at various layers of data networks in IPv4 and IPv6 environments.
Design, calculate, and apply subnet masks and addresses to fulfill given requirements in IPv4 and IPv6 networks.
Explain fundamental Ethernet concepts such as media, services, and operations.
Build a simple Ethernet network using routers and switches.
Use Cisco command-line interface (CLI) commands to perform basic router and switch configurations.
Utilize common network utilities to verify small network operations and analyze data traffic.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Academic Misconduct
Add/Drop period
Appeals Process
Class Attendance
Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
Classroom Conduct/Expectations
Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Withdrawal Policy

Official Course Syllabus
2020-2021