2023-2024 College Catalog 
    
    Dec 21, 2024  
2023-2024 College Catalog [***ATTENTION: THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG***]

CIS 228 - Networking Essentials


Credits: 4
Lab/Lecture: Four Lecture.

The topics covered in this course align with the CompTIA Network+ certification exam. The CompTIA Network+ certification is an IT certification exam that verifies students have the essential knowledge and skills in networking to develop a career in IT infrastructure. This course focuses on troubleshooting, configuring, and managing networks.
Course Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
  1. design and implement functional networks;
  2. configure, manage, and maintain essential network devices;
  3. use devices such as switches and routers to segment network traffic and create resilient networks;
  4. identify benefits and drawbacks of existing network configurations;
  5. implement network security, standards, and protocols;
  6. troubleshoot network problems;
  7. support the creation of virtualized networks.