Network Design CNSS 220

This course provides hands-on understanding of how to design network topologies, and install and manage network devices (switch, router, AP) and identify network problems, and troubleshoot. Students will also learn Cisco Command Line interface and terminology. Prerequisite: CNSS-130.

Correlated Learning Outcomes

  • IT. 1. Carry out trouble-shooting strategies for resolving an identified end-user IT problem.
  • IT. 4. Identify a variety of assistive or adaptive technologies and universal design considerations.
  • IT. 6. Implement a hardware and software configuration responsive to an identified scenario.
  • IT. 12. Differentiate between public and private data.
  • IT. 18. Differentiate among a variety of technology-based sensory interactions.
  • IT. 22. Carry out basic computer network troubleshooting techniques.
  • IT. 23. Describe the layers, protocols and components of the OSI model.
  • IT. 25. Differentiate among various computer networking models.
  • IT. 26. Differentiate among various techniques for making a computer network secure.
  • IT. 38. Implement an application of virtualization.
  • IT. 39. Modify a system to improve data confidentiality or regulatory compliance.
  • IT. 40. Summarize the implications of various cloud computing models.
  • IT. 41. Summarize the security implications and risks for distributed IT systems.
  • IT. 43. Describe the attitudes, knowledge and abilities associated with quality customer service.
  • IT. 44. Produce technical documentation responsive to an identified computing scenario
  • IT. 45. Use documentation or a knowledge base to resolve a technical challenge in an identified computing scenario.
  • IT. 46. Discuss significant trends and emerging technologies and their impact on global society.
  • IT. 47. Demonstrate professional behavior in response to an ethically-challenging scenario in computing.
  • IT. 48. Summarize the tenets of ethics and professional behavior promoted by international computing societies.
  • IT. 50. Summarize the role of IT in supporting the mission and goals of an organization.