ITEC 1645 - Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials CCNA2

Academic Division:

Business, Industry and Technology

Academic Discipline:

Information Technology

Assistant Dean: Vincent Palombo PhD

2 Credit(s)
This is the second course in a series of three. The curriculum provides a comprehensive introduction to the networking field and in-depth exposure to fundamental networking, LAN switching, wireless LANs, basic routing, Cybersecurity, WAN concepts, VPNs, QoS, virtualization, and network automation. Threaded throughout the course are security concepts and skills including threat mitigation through LAN security, ACLs, and IPsec. Through hands-on lab activities, students learn how to implement network technologies and troubleshoot common issues. This course, together with ITEC 1640 and ITEC 1665, prepares students for Cisco’s CCNA certification exam. CTAG: CTIT008 UG

2 Lab Hour(s)

1 Lecture Hour(s);

Required as Prerequisite or Concurrent Course(s): Take ITEC 1640 with a minimum grade of C-

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcomes	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Configure devices using security best practices for a given set of conditions.	Tests, labs, practice and final exams.
2. Explain how routers use information in packets to make forwarding decisions.	Tests, labs, practice and final exams.
3. Configure IPv4 and IPv6 floating static routes.	Tests, labs, practice and final exams.
4. Implement VLANs and trunking in a switched network.	Tests, labs, practice and final exams.
5. Explain how Layer 2 switches forward data.	Tests, labs, practice and final exams.
6. Implement DHCPv4 to operate across multiple LANs.	Tests, labs, practice and final exams.
7. Configure switch security to mitigate LAN attacks for a given set of conditions.	Tests, labs, practice and final exams.
8. Explain the operation of dynamic address allocation in IPv6 networks.	Tests, labs, practice and final exams.
9. Explain how WLANs enable network connectivity.	Tests, labs, practice and final exams.
10. Implement a WLAN using a wireless router and WLC.	Tests, labs, practice and final exams.
11. Explain how to troubleshoot static and default route configurations.	Tests, labs, practice and final exams.

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

Statement on Diversity
North Central State College believes that every student is a valued and equal member of the community.* Every student brings different experiences to the College, and all are important in enriching academic life and developing greater understanding and appreciation of one another. Therefore, NC State College creates an inclusive culture in which students feel comfortable sharing their experiences. Discrimination and prejudice have no place on the campus, and the College takes any complaint in this regard seriously. Students encountering aspects of the instruction that result in barriers to their sense of being included and respected should contact the instructor, assistant dean, or dean without fear of reprisal.

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