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
Winter 2023
Below are two offerings of CITX 1160 for the Winter 2023 term.
CRN 44409
Duration
Sat Jan 07 - Sat Apr 01 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 44409
- $1217.78
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 07 - Apr 01 | Sat | 09:00 - 16:00 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 105 |
Instructor
David Chen
Course outline
Cost
$1217.78
Important information
-
No class on Saturday, February 18th (Family Day 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 khoward18@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
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
CRN 80047
Duration
Mon Jan 09 - Mon Apr 03 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 80047
- $1217.78
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 09 - Apr 03 | Mon, Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE01 Rm. 205 |
Instructor
Len Worley
Course outline
Cost
$1217.78
Important information
-
No class on Monday, February 20th (Family Day). This course 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 experience with PCs and home networks. No textbooks are required. Students will be given access to the Cisco Networking Academy online study material. For any inquiries regarding this course, please e-mail khoward18@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
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Spring/Summer 2023
Below are three offerings of CITX 1160 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.
CRN 50018
Duration
Tue Apr 11 - Thu Jun 29 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 50018
- $1217.78
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11 - Jun 29 | Tue, Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE01 Rm. 205 |
Instructor
David Hogg
Course outline
Cost
$1217.78
Important information
-
This course is part of the Network Administrator Technician (NAT) program and the Cisco CCNA training series of courses. No textbook required; online study materials will be available through the Cisco Networking Academy. For inquires about the NAT program, Cisco training, and this course, contact Katie Howard at khoward18@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 50019
Duration
Wed Apr 12 - Mon Jul 10 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 50019
- $1217.78
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12 - Jul 10 | Mon, Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE01 Rm. 205 |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$1217.78
Important information
-
No class on Monday, May 22nd (Victoria Day) or Monday, July 3rd (Canada Day Weekend). This course is part of the Network Administrator Technician (NAT) program and the Cisco CCNA training series of courses. No textbook required; online study materials will be available through the Cisco Networking Academy. For inquires about the NAT program, Cisco training, and this course, contact Katie Howard at khoward18@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 58579
Duration
Sat Apr 15 - Sat Jul 15 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 58579
- $1217.78
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15 - Jul 15 | Sat | 09:00 - 16:00 | Burnaby SE01 Rm. 205 |
Instructor
David Chen
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$1217.78
Important information
-
No class on Saturday, May 20th (Victoria Day Weekend), or Saturday, July 1st (Canada Day). This course is part of the Network Administrator Technician (NAT) program and the Cisco CCNA training series of courses. No textbook required; online study materials will be available through the Cisco Networking Academy. For inquires about the NAT program, Cisco training, and this course, contact Katie Howard at khoward18@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
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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