Routing and Switching, Certificate

PROFESSIONAL - TECHNICAL CORE

• NETI 109 - Networking I CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• NETI 119 - Networking II CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• NETI 209 - Networking III CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• NETI 219 - Workforce Preparation: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Certification CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1

TOTAL CREDITS: 16

DEGREE OUTCOMES

• Analyze products and services related to the passive part of a fiber or copper-based cable network infrastructure that provide connectivity between all active components involved in a network. 
• Evaluate telecommunications distribution designs, and cable termination that might form the network infrastructure. 
• Understand Federal and/or European regulations related to network infrastructure.
• Examine dedicated networks that provide access to consolidated storage.  
• Define networking terms such as Open System Interconnection model, network devices, Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol, and addressing. 
• Identify and configure network infrastructure components. 
• Explain and differentiate advanced network services including access control lists; routing and switching concepts and configurations; and network security.  
• Explore the characteristics, features, and functions of wireless network systems.  
• Demonstrate the skills needed to install, configure, and troubleshoot network systems peripherals and protocols. 
• Evaluate emerging network technologies applicable to connectivity within and between organizational information systems. 
• Evaluate and employ emerging network technologies applicable to connectivity within and between organizational information systems.
• Determine an organization’s essential network infrastructure requirements and develop a plan of implementation and maintenance.
• Demonstrate critical thinking. 
• Prepare for and attempt one or more industry certification exams.