ICT 260 - Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials

Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2

This course provides students with classroom and laboratory experience in current and emerging networking technology that will provide them with entry-level skills in computer networking. Course content includes, but is not limited to, safety practices, networking terminology and protocols, network standards, working with LANs, WANs, WLANs and VLANs, additional discussion of the OSI model, TCP/IP addressing protocol, dynamic routing, and the network administrator’s role and function. Emphasis is given to the use of decision-making and problem-solving techniques in applying scientific mathematical, communication and social studies skills and concepts to solve networking problems. Instruction and training are also provided in the proper care, maintenance and use of networking software, tools, and equipment. Students learn how to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches for advanced functionality using security best practices and resolve common issues with protocols in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks.
Applicable toward graduation at Sandburg where program structure permits:
Degree or Certificate: AAS, AGS, and Certificates where applicable (1.2)

Offered: Spring
Prerequisite(s): ICT 160
General Education: Not Applicable