Course details
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
Cost
$1,217.78
Course offerings
Fall 2022
Below are three offerings of CITX 1160 for the Fall 2022 term.
CRN 36100
Duration
Sat Sep 10 - Sat Dec 10 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 36100
- $1217.78
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 - Dec 10 | Sat | 09:00 - 16:00 | Burnaby SE01 Rm. 205 |
Instructor
David Hogg
Course outline
Cost
$1217.78
Important information
-
No class on Sat Oct 8th (Thanksgiving Weekend) and Sat Nov 12th (Remembrance Day Weekend). This course is both part of the Network Administrator Technician Associate Certificate program and the Cisco CCNA training series of courses. No textbooks are required. Students will be given access to the Cisco Networking Academy online study material. Please direct inquiries along with your BCIT Student ID to khoward18@bcit.ca. Note: BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a Part-time Studies course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current.
Status
CRN 38670
Duration
Mon Sep 12 - Mon Dec 05 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 38670
- $1217.78
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12 - Dec 05 | Mon, Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE01 Rm. 205 |
Instructor
Jingjing Lount
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$1217.78
Important information
-
No class on Monday, October 10th (Thanksgiving Day). This course is part of both the Network Administrator Technician Associate Certificate program and the Cisco CCNA training series of courses. No textbooks are required. Students will be given access to the Cisco Networking Academy online study material. Please direct inquiries along with your BCIT Student ID to khoward18@bcit.ca. Note: BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a Part-time Studies course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current.
Status
CRN 43630
Duration
Tue Sep 13 - Thu Dec 01 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 43630
- $1217.78
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13 - Dec 01 | Tue, Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE01 Rm. 205 |
Instructor
Len Worley
Course outline
Cost
$1217.78
Important information
-
This course is part of both the Network Administrator Technician Associate Certificate program and the Cisco CCNA training series of courses. No textbooks are required. Students will be given access to the Cisco Networking Academy online study material. Please direct any inquiries along with your BCIT Student ID to khoward18@bcit.ca. Note: BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a Part-time Studies course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current.
Status
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
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