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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.
Credits
6.0
Cost
$1,158.41 - $1,168.41 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
The delivery format for this course has changed from in-person/in-class to ONLINE DELIVERY. No class on Saturday, October 10th (Thanksgiving 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
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or
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The delivery format for this course has changed from in-person/in-class to ONLINE DELIVERY. No class on Monday, October 12th (Thanksgiving Day) and Wednesday, November 11th (Remembrance 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
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.
The delivery format for this course has changed from in-person/in-class to ONLINE DELIVERY. 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
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.
In Progress
Winter 2021
Below are two offerings of this course for the Winter 2021 term.
The delivery format for this course has changed from in-person/in-class to ONLINE DELIVERY. No class on Monday, February 15th (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 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
This section is only available for registration starting Wed, Oct 28 at 9:00 am (PDT)
The delivery format for this course has changed from in-person/in-class to ONLINE DELIVERY. No class on Saturday, February 13th (Family Day Weekend) or on Saturday, April 3rd (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 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
This section is only available for registration starting Wed, Oct 28 at 9:00 am (PDT)
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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
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Classroom Locations
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