COURSE NAME:  CRT CNA101 ND Fundamentals of Networking

Course Description (Detailed Syllabus is released upon registration)

Students will learn the fundamentals of networking. Upon completion of this course students will be able to: 1) explain how to use router image backups, use the copy, show and debug commands, convert binary to decimal number, and assign IP addresses to routers, 2) discuss protocols at the Transport layer, login to a Catalyst switch, configure a switch, and troubleshoot slow or no connectivity issues, 3) distinguish between WLANs and LANs, configure an IOS device, a Cisco router, and a IOS DHCP server, and 4) describe how to manage Telnet sessions, select WAN physical link layer technologies, configure RIP routing, and manage device configuration files.

Prerequisites

None

Required Resource Purchases

Textbook’s name, author’s name, and the ISBN will be released to the students upon registration.  . 

Software and additional resources, including author’s name and the ISBN will be released to the students upon registration.    

Additional Materials for Learning

Access to a printer or printing shop such as FedEx Kinko’s

Access to high speed Internet and a reliable computer

E-mail account that will be checked daily

Course Grading and Policies

Points from:  Lessons, Assignments, Tests, Classroom Discussion, and Course Portfolio are factors in grade point calculation.

A = 90% – 100%, B = 80% – 89%, C = 70% – 79%, D = 60% – 69%, F = 59% and Below.

Late Assignment Policy: If unable to complete assignments or tests on time, please contact your instructor before the due dates.  Assignments or tests submitted after the due date without appropriate excuse and pre-approval will receive a zero score.

Award Upon Completion

The student will receive 3 credit hours upon completion of the course.