Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Advisory: CSIT 180
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

This course provides an overview and introduction to Cisco networking components (routers and switches), network design, operations, management, protocols, and Cisco's Internetwork Operating System (IOS). Students learn how to cable and connect routers and switches and then use IOS to configure and manage the equipment. Topics include TCP/IP addressing, subnetting, packet routing, troubleshooting, and practical management of TCP/IP protocols and services as it pertains to Cisco networking equipment. These concepts are applied in hands on and virtualized labs and Cisco Packet Tracer simulation software. This course helps prepare students for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and CompTIA Network+ certification exams.