Cisco Network Academy Program
Course Syllabus
Mr. Radford

The Cisco Networking Academy Program is a comprehensive e-learning program that provides students with the Internet technology skills essential in a global economy. The Networking Academy delivers web-based content, online assessment, student performance tracking, hands-on labs, instructor training and support, and preparation for industry standard certifications.

Course Description:
The Computer Networking (Semester 1 & 2) course offers students the first two semesters of the Cisco Networking Academy program. This program is a complete, four-semester program on the principles and practice of designing, building, and maintaining networks capable of supporting national and global organizations. The curriculum features hands-on, project-driven training in high-demand job skills.

Students will learn networking fundamentals through web-based learning tools combined with hands-on laboratory experience in building and configuring their own network with industry-standard equipment. The rapid development of the Internet and our information-driven economy have created high demands for a highly trained, technology-literate workforce. This course provides students with the opportunity to enter this workforce and /or further their education and training in the computer-networking field.

The first semester introduces students to the networking field. The course focuses on network terminology and protocols, local-area networks (LANs), wide-area networks (WANs), Open System Interconnection (OSI) models, cabling, cabling tools, routers, router programming, Ethernet, Internet Protocol (IP) addressing, and network standards.
The second semester focuses on initial router configuration, Cisco IOS Software management, routing protocol configuration, TCP/IP, and access control lists (ACLs). Students will develop skills on how to configure a router, managing Cisco IOS Software, configuring routing protocol on routers, and set the access lists to control the access to routers.
Successful completion of all four semesters of the Networking Academy Program prepares students to take the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification exam.
Course Outline
A detailed outline and schedule of course topics is available on-line at:
http://www.northstar.k12.ak.us/schools/nph/homework/cisco/schedule.html
I. Semester One – Networking Basics
A. Introduction to Networking Fundamentals
B. Networking Fundamentals
C. Networking Media
D. Cable Testing
E. Cabling LANs and WANs
F. Ethernet Fundamentals
G. Ethernet Technologies
H. Ethernet Switching
I. TCP/IP Protocol Suite and IP Addressing
J. Routing Fundamentals and Subnets
K. TCP/IP Transport and Application Layer
II. Semester Two – Router and Routing Basics
A. WANs and Routers
B. Introduction to Router
C. Configuring a Router
D. Learning about Other Devices
E. Managing Cisco IOS
F. Routing and Routing Protocols
G. Distance Vector Routing Protocols
H. TCP/IP Suite Error and Control Messages
I. Basic Router Troubleshooting
J. Intermediate TCP/IP
K. Access Control Lists (ACL’s)
Goals and Objectives
Week by week course objectives and benchmarks are published on-line at:
http://www.northstar.k12.ak.us/schools/nph/homework/cisco/schedule.html
The Computer Networking / Cisco Academy curriculum addresses many of the Alaska Content Standards for
Technology. The course also focuses on a number of Alaska State Performance Standards in Math and Reading.
Students also achieve several goals from the FNSBSD Grade 9-12 Technology Frameworks. Please contact the
instructor for a detailed list of standards addressed by the course.
Semester one objectives
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to perform tasks related to:
· Networking Mathematics, Terminology, and Models
· Networking Media: copper, optical, and wireless
· Cable testing and cabling LANs and WANs
· Ethernet Operation and 10/100/1000/10 G versions of Ethernet
· Ethernet Switching
· IP Addressing, Subnetting
· TCP/IP Protocols: IP, TCP and UDP, Application Layer Protocols
Semester two objectives
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to perform tasks related to:
· Routers and their role in WANs
· Cisco IOS
· Router Configuration
· Router File Management
· RIP and IGRP Routing Protocols
· TCP/IP Error and Control Messages
· Router Troubleshooting
· Intermediate TCP
· Access Control Lists
Materials and Fees
There is a $15 course fee for each semester of the Networking Course. Course fees cover the cost of the bound
Engineering Journal and consumable supplies. The course curriculum materials can be accessed on-line through the
school network and through the Cisco Network Academy website at http://cisco.netacad.net/ . Students may wish to
purchase books that are suggested for preparation for the CCNA certification exam. Some of these books will be made
available for check-out to class members.
Students will need a large three-ring binder for their lab notebooks. Each student must complete an Acceptable Use
Policy form. Students may use FILE or bring IBM compatible disks from home to save backup copies of their files from
the network. Large project files can be stored on compact flash key drives or CD-R.