COURSE NAME:  CDP104 Analyzing Switch Networks

Course Description (Detailed Syllabus is released upon registration)

Students will learn the essentials for analyzing switch networks.  Upon completion of this course students will be able to: 1) analyze network designs, implement VLANs, accommodate voice and video, and integrate wireless LANs into campus networks, 2) outline and explain the Cisco IP switched networks and cisco IP routing, 3) describe the spanning-tree, inter-VLAN routing, and minimize service loss and data theft, and 4) define and explain highly available networks and configure a layer 3 high availability network.  

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 date.  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 three credit hours upon completion of the course.