BSD Curriculum Web - Cisco Networking Academy


788 H	CISCO NETWORKING ACADEMY
Length/Credit	2 semesters - two periods daily - 20 college credits, 2.0 CTE credits
Prerequisite	Completion of Computer Technology, basic understanding of computer operation, or permission of instructor
Other Info	Students will take the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam at the completion of this course. Instructors are Cisco certified.
Location	Newport

This course provides students with classroom and laboratory experience in current and emerging network technology. This knowledge will empower them to enter employment, and/or further their education at college or other post-secondary educational schools. Instruction includes, but is not limited to: safety, networking, network terminology and protocols, LANs, WANs, OSI model, cabling, router programming, Ethernet, Fiber Optics, TCP/IP, and network standards. Second semester introduces: switches and Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) design, configuration and maintenance. Particular emphasis is given to the use of decision-making and problem-solving techniques while applying science, mathematics, communication, and social studies concepts to solve networking problems. Students will be prepared to take the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Exam at the completion of the course.

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