CISCO

CSCO-270  Cisco Network Technology

3 Credits

This course emphasizes the physical, datalink, and network layers of Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs). Topics include: network components employed in bus, ring, and star topologies; coaxial, twisted pair, and fiber optic transmission media; transmission standards and multiple protocol interfacing. Labs will include hands-on configuration of repeaters, bridges, routers, and gateways in client-server and peer-to-peer environments. SNMP network management tools will be used to configure, optimize, and troubleshoot stand-alone and internetworked systems. Prerequisite: CMSY-106. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab)

CSCO-271  Cisco Internetwork Technology

3 Credits

This course covers basic internetworking principles and configuration of routers for multiprotocol networks. Students will have hands-on experience in loading internet operating system, configuration and image files of routers. Students will also have hands-on experience in basic Cisco commands and configure Cisco routers for internetworking that uses LAN and WAN interfaces. This course will help you prepare for exams associated with CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) certification. Prerequisite: CSCO-270. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab)

CSCO-272  Cisco LAN/WAN Technology

3 Credits

This course covers Wide Area Networking concepts, components, services, connectivity options and protocols. Students will have hands-on experience in connecting, configuring, managing complex internetwork using routers. Students will become familiar with Cisco diagnostic tools and commands to manage the internetwork efficiently. This course will help to prepare for exams associated with CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) certification. Prerequisite: CSCO-271. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab)

CSCO-650  Building Scalable Cisco Networks

3 Credits

This course focuses on advanced routing using Cisco routers connected in local-area networks (LANs) and wide-area networks (WANs) typically found at medium to large network sites. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to select and implement the appropriate Cisco IOS services required to build a scalable routed network. This course will help the student prepare for exams associated with CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) certification (640-503). Prerequisite: CSCO-272 or CCNA certification. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab)

CSCO-660  Building Cisco Remote Access Networks

3 Credits

This course introduces how to provide secure enterprise-class network service for teleworkers and branch sites. Students learn how to secure and expand the reach of an enterprise network with focus on VPN configuration and securing network access. Topics include teleworker configuration and access, frame-mode MPLS, site-to-site IPSEC VPN, Cisco EXVPN, strategies to mitigate network attacks, Cisco device hardening and IOS firewall features. This course prepares students to pass one of the CCNP certifi cation, exam number 642-825. Prerequisite: CSCO-272 or CCNA certifi cation. (2 hours lecture and 3 hours lab)

CSCO-670  Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks

3 Credits

The purpose of Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN) is to teach students how to build campus networks using multilayer switching technologies over high speed Ethernet. This course presents routing and switching concepts and implementations. This course addresses how these technologies work together. This course prepares students to pass one of the CCNP certification, exam number 640-504. Prerequisite: CSCO-272 or CCNA certification. (2 hours lecture and 3 hours lab).

CSCO-680  Cisco Internetwork Troubleshooting

3 Credits

This course teaches students to optimizing and providing effective QOS techniques in converged networks operating voice, wireless and security applications. Topics include implementing a VoIP network, implementing QoS on converged networks, specifi c IP QoS mechanisms for implementing the DiffServ QoS model, AutoQoS wireless security and basic wireless management.  This course prepares students to pass one of CCNP certification, exam number 542-845 exam.  Prerequisite: CSCO-272 or CCNA certifi cation. (2 hours lecture and 3 hours lab)

CSCO-690  Fundamentals of Wireless LANs

3 Credits

Upon completion of this course, the student will apply the principles of wireless data communications, protocols, and standards related to Wireless Local Area Networking (WLAN). Topics include: RF Transmission, propagation, WLAN frequency bands, characteristics and uses of wireless network devices, compare and contrast with standard "wired" network device and WLAN implementations. Students will have hands-on experience in building, configuring, securing, and troubleshooting basic and extended WLANs. Students will be qualified to administer and support different brands of wireless LAN hardware. This course prepares students to sit for Cisco Wireless LAN Specialist (WLANFE) and/or Cisco Wireless LAN Design Specialist (WLANSE) certifications. Prerequisite: CSCO-270. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab)

CSCO-695  Cisco Secure PIX Firewall Advanced Configuration

3 Credits

This course will teach students to design and implement security solutions that will reduce the risk of revenue loss and vulnerability. Particular emphasis on the following topics: security policy design and management, security technologies, products and solutions, firewall and secure router design, installation, configuration and maintenance, AAA implementation using routers and firewalls. This course will prepare students to take two certifications: Securing Cisco IOS Networks (SECUR), and Cisco Secure PIX Firewall Advanced (CSPFA). This course includes all the objectives of Cisco Fundamentals of Network Security curriculum. These exams will also count toward the CCSP (Cisco Certified Security Professional) certification. Prerequisite: CSCO-272 or CCNA Certification. (2 hours lecture and 3 hours lab)