CSIS 3782 - Cisco Networking Academy 1
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 42423,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Todd Jones
Email: tajones01@ysu.edu
Course Description
3782. Cisco Networking Academy 1. 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). Two hours lecture and two hours lab per week. Prereq.: CSIS 1590. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | CCNA 200-301 Official Cert Guide Library | Wendell Odem | 1587147149 |
Textbook: CCNA 200-301 Official Cert Guide Library, 1st Edition, Cisco Press, by Wendell Odom. ISBN-13: 978-1587147142. ISBN-10: 1587147149
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Tentative Course Schedule
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Class Layout and set up. https://download.respondus.com/lockdown/download.php?id=723542058 Networking Basics and Switch and End Device Configuration | Download Packet Tracer (Not graded) Discussion on Cutting Edge of Technology. | |
| 8/31 | Module 2 | Protocols and Models | Checkpoint Exam 1 (Quiz 1) 2.5.5 Configure Switch Settings (Lab 1) |
| 9/7 | Module 3 | Physical Layer | 2.7.6 Implement Basic Connectivity (Lab 2) 2.9.1 Basic Switch and End Device Configuration (Lab 3) |
| 9/14 | Module 4 | Number System | Number System Practice (Homework 2) Begin Subnetting |
| 9/21 | Module 5 | Data Link Layer | Subnetting Work Book (Homework 3) |
| 9/28 | Module 6 | Ethernet Switching | Check Point Exam (Quiz 2) |
| 10/5 | Module 7 | Network Layer | Midterm Up to week 7 Content and subnetting |
| 10/12 | Module 8 + 9 | Address Resolution | Module 9 Packet Tracers (Lab 4) not graded |
| 10/19 | Module 10 | Basic Router Config | 10.3.5 Troubleshoot Default Gateway issues (Lab 4) Checkpoint Exam (Quiz 3) |
| 10/26 | Module 11 | IPv4 Addressing | 11.5.5 Subnet an IPv4 Network (Lab 5 part 1 of 2) 11.7.5 Subnetting Scenario (Lab 5 part 2 of 2) 11.9.3 VLSM Design and Implementation (Lab 6) |
| 11/2 | Module 12 | IPv6 Addressing | 12.4.5 Basic Device Configuration IPv6. (Lab 7) |
| 11/9 | Module 13 | ICMP and Transport Layer | Checkpoint Exam (Quiz 4) |
| 11/16 | Module 14 | Application Layer | |
| 11/23 | Module 15 | Network Security Fundamentals | 16.4.6 Configure Secure Passwords and SSH (Lab 8) Checkpoint Exam (Quiz 5) 17.8.2 Skill Integration Challenge (Lab 9) |
| 11/30 | Module 16 | Small Network Construction | Checkpoint Exam (Quiz 6) 17.8.3 Troubleshooting Challenge (Lab 10) Practice Finals for Lab and Written Portion of the Final. |
| 12/7 | Finals | Prep for Both the Written and Packet Tracer Final | Finals |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.