ITI-116 CCNAv7: Introduction to Networks

4 Credit hours - 2 Lecture, 2 Lab

Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in ITI 107 and ITI 108.

Course Rationale:

CCNAv7: Introduction to Networks (ITN) covers the architecture, structure, functions and components of the Internet and other computer networks. Students achieve a basic understanding of how networks operate and how to build simple local area networks (LAN), perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement Internet Protocol (IP).

Catalog Description:

The first course in the CCNA curriculum introduces the architectures, models, protocols, and networking elements that connect users, devices, applications and data through the internet and across modern computer networks - including IP addressing and Ethernet fundamentals. By the end of the course, students can build simple local area networks (LANs) that integrate IP addressing schemes, foundational network security, and perform basic configurations for routers and switches.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

1. Configure switches and end devices to provide access to local and remote network resources.

2. Explain how physical and data link layer protocols support the operation of Ethernet in a switched network.

3. Configure routers to enable end-to-end connectivity between remote devices.

4. Create IPv4 and IPv6 addressing schemes and verify network connectivity between devices.

5. Explain how the upper layers of the OSI model support network applications.

6. Configure a small network with security best practices.

7. Troubleshoot connectivity in a small network

Core Outcomes

Test Out Requirements