Introduction to Networks (Cisco Semester I) (CIS 170)

This course introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. The principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced to provide a foundation for the curriculum. By the end of the course, students will be able to build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement IP addressing schemes.

Corequisites

The following courses must be taken along side this course
MAT 100 - Intermediate Algebra, MAT 103 - Foundations of Mathematics, or MAT 106 - Mathematics Applications, or MAT 130 - Probability and Statistics, or MAT 131 - Introduction to Statistics I, or MAT 140 - Finite Mathematics for Business, or MAT 188/189 - Calculus with Review of Function I & II, or MAT 190 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry I. May be taken prior or during course.
Term Location Sections Available
2025 Spring Semester - 15 Week Sections
Blue Bell
2025 Spring Semester - 15 Week Sections
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