CIS 2426 - Connecting Networks

This course focuses on the Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies and network services required by converged applications in a complex network; it covers the components, methods and technologies required for network and Internet communications (NAT, Layer 2 protocols, Broadband) In this course, students will learn different WAN technologies and their benefits; the operations and benefits of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs); and, various network architectures. Students will be able to configure and troubleshoot serial connections, broadband connections and IPSec operations. They will also learn to monitor and troubleshoot network operations using syslog, SNMP and NetFlow. The syllabus is included in the course and contains the course objectives, student learning outcomes, list of assignments and names of the course textbooks.
Date:
1/7/13
Primary Material Type:
Online Course
Other Material Types:
Assignment, Quiz/Test, Reference Material, Syllabus
Institution:
Sinclair Community College
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 2
Subjects:
Hierarchical Network Design, Connecting to the WAN, Point-to-Point Connections, Frame Relay, Network Address Translation for IPv4, Broadband Solutions, Securing Site-to-Site Connectivity, Monitoring the Network, Troubleshooting the Network

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
Netech Corporation
Industry Sector:
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services -- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services -- Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415)
Occupation:
Computer and Mathematical Occupations -- Network and Computer Systems Administrators (15-1071)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (11)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Certificate
  • Associate Degree
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 2nd Year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
100 - 140 hours, depending upon skill level
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Mix of Active and Presentation.
Quality Rubric:
QM
Quality Note:
A 3rd party SME was engaged to review all courses against a quality rubric and prepare a report to validate that quality standards were met. The report is included in the course upload.
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • Consultations during development of instructional materials
  • Participation as an ongoing member of team developing the instructional materials
  • Conducting an evaluation of the instructional materials and providing a report
  • Using an approved rubric to conduct the evaluation of the instructional materials and providing a report
  • SME Quality Report is posted in Skills Commons
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • Custom Quality Rubric
  • Expertise of Project's Instructional Designers
Course Note:
A.A.S. CIS/Network Engineering

Accessibility

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Copyright / Licensing

Primary License:
Creative Commons License
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