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WNC Catalog 2008-2009: CISCO Technology
Course Descriptions


CISCO Technology

Western Nevada is an academy for the Cisco Networking Academy Program, offering programs leading to CCNA and CCNP industry certification. These courses help prepare students for a career working with Cisco networking hardware and equipment.

Courses in CISCO Technology as listed in the 2008-2009 WNC catalog. Back to the CISCO Technology main page.

Courses
CSCO 120B CISCO Internetworking Academies I
    Credits: 4. Prerequisites: none
Initiates a four-semester program on the principles and practices of designing, building and maintaining networks capable of supporting national and global organizations. The Networking Academy features hands-on, project-driven training in high demand job skills.
CSCO 121B CISCO Internetworking Academies II
    Credits: 4. Prerequisites: CSCO 120B or consent of instructor
Offers the second course of a four-semester program on the principles and practices of designing, building and maintaining networks capable of supporting national and global organizations. The Networking Academy features hands-on, project-driven training in high demand job skills.
CSCO 130B Fundamentals of Wireless LANs
    Credits: 4. Prerequisites: CSCO 121B
Introduces wireless LANs and focuses on the design, planning, implementation, operation and troubleshooting of wireless networks. environment. Covers a comprehensive overview of technologies, security and design best practices with particular emphasis on hands-on skills.
CSCO 220B CISCO Internetworking Academies III
    Credits: 4. Prerequisites: CSCO 121B
Provides the third course of a four-semester program on the principles and practices of designing, building and maintaining networks capable of supporting national and global organizations. The Networking Academy features hands-on, project-driven training in high demand job skills.
CSCO 221B CISCO Internetworking Academies IV
    Credits: 4. Prerequisites: CSCO 220B
Completes a four-semester program on the principles and practices of designing, building and maintaining networks capable of supporting national and global organizations. The Networking Academy features hands-on, project-driven training in high demand job skills.
CSCO 280B Advanced Routing
    Credits: 4. Prerequisites: CSCO 221B or consent of instructor
Provides the learner with in-depth information on interior gateway protocols (IGPs) including EIGRP, OSPF and IS-IS. It also provides information on BGP, an exterior protocol (EGP). Covers routing principles of both distance vector and link-state routing protocols; IP addressing techniques; the theory behind the various routing protocols; and configuration and troubleshooting information for each protocol. Hands-on lab exercises allow the learner to practice configuration and troubleshooting knowledge and the skills necessary to configure these protocols in working networks.
CSCO 281B Remote Access
    Credits: 4. Prerequisites: CSCO 221B or consent of instructor
Teaches students the fundamentals of remote access connectivity. Students install, configure, monitor and troubleshoot CISCO ISDN and Dial-up access products and further refine their understanding of PPP, ISDN, Frame-Relay and AAA Security. Hands-on lab exercises allow the learner to practice configuration and troubleshooting knowledge and to acquire the skills necessary to configure these protocols in working networks.
CSCO 282B Multi-layer Switching
    Credits: 4. Prerequisites: CSCO 221B or consent of instructor
Teaches how to build campus networks using multi-layer switching technologies over high speed Ethernet. Course includes both routing and switching concepts, covering both Layer 2 and Layer 3 technologies. Hands-on lab exercises allow the learner to practice configuration and troubleshooting knowledge and to acquire the skills necessary to configure these protocols in working networks.
CSCO 283B Internetwork Troubleshooting
    Credits: 4. Prerequisites: CSCO 221B or consent of instructor
Teaches students troubleshooting in a multi-protocol, multi-layer internetworking environment. Students gain hands-on experience troubleshooting Ethernet and Token-Ring LANs, IP and IPX networks as well as ISDN, PPP and Frame Relay networks. Hands-on lab exercises allows the learner to practice configuration and troubleshooting knowledge and to acquire the skills necessary to configure these protocols in working networks.
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