- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Instruction will cover the fundamentals of LANs, WANs, routers, router programming, networking, network standards, and terminology. Topics also include the OSI model, cabling, cabling tools, TCP/IP protocol suite including IP addressing and subnetting. A close look at Ethernet and the functionality of the Data-Link and Physical layers allow students to visualize and describe communication between computers and systems. Students will also learn valuable network problem solving techniques and concepts. It is recommended that students have experience setting up home networks prior to attending this course. Students must have access to a Windows based multi-media computer.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
6.0
Domestic fees
$1,307.72
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Explain how communication works in data networks and the Internet.
- Identify the devices and services that are used to support data communications.
- Use network protocol models to explain the layers of communications in data networks.
- Explain the role of protocols in data networks.
- Describe the importance of addressing and naming schemes at various layers of data networks.
- Describe the protocols and services provided by the application layer in the OSI model.
- Explain the operations of transport layer protocols and services including the three-way handshake, acknowledgements and sliding windows.
- Describe the operations of the network layer protocols.
- Explain the fundamental concepts of routing.
- Design, calculate, and apply subnet masks and IP addresses.
- Describe the operation of protocols at the data link layer.
- Describe physical layer protocols.
- Explain fundamental Ethernet concepts such as media, services, and operations.
- Employ basic cabling and network designs to connect devices.
- Describe the differences between straight-through, crossover and roll-over patch cords.
- Build a simple Ethernet network using routers, switches and computers.
- Use router CLI commands to perform basic configuration and verification.
- Describe wide area network (WAN) technology concepts.
Effective as of Winter 2011
Related Programs
Cisco CCNA Level 1 (CITX 1160) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Energy
- Cisco Certified Network Associate
Statement of Completion Part-time
- Network Administrator Technician
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2026
Below are two offerings of CITX 1160 for the Winter 2026 term.
CRN 44409
Dates
Jan 10 - Apr 11 Loading
- CRN 44409
- $1307.72 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10 - Apr 11 | Sat | 09:00 - 16:00 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 105 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
David Chen
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- No class on Saturday, February 14th (Family Day Weekend) or Saturday, April 4th (Easter Weekend). CITX 1160 is part of the Cisco Certified Network Associate training series of courses as well as the Network Administrator Technician - Associate Certificate program. No textbooks are required. Students will be given access to the Cisco Networking Academy online study material. Students are expected to have an internet connection at home and have experience with PCs and home networks. For any inquiries regarding this course, please e-mail soepts@bcit.ca. Note: BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current in your myBCIT account.
Status
CRN 76357
Dates
Jan 06 - Mar 26 Loading
- CRN 76357
- $1307.72 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 06 - Mar 26 | Tue, Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 105 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Jingjing Lount
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- CITX 1160 is part of the Cisco Certified Network Associate training series of courses as well as the Network Administrator Technician - Associate Certificate program. Students are expected to have an internet connection at home and have experience with PCs and home networks. No textbooks are required. Students will be given access to the Cisco Networking Academy online study material. If you have any inquiries regarding this course, please e-mail soepts@bcit.ca. Note: BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current in your myBCIT account.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.