Cisco Programs. Cisco Networking Academies Curriculum Scope and Sequence. Semester 1

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1 Cisco Programs Cisco Networking Academies Curriculum Scope and Sequence Semester 1

2 Cisco Networking Academies Curriculum Scope and Sequence Semester I This is the first of four semester courses designed to provide students with classroom and laboratory experience in current and emerging networking technology that will empower them to enter employment and/or further education and training in the computer networking field. A task analysis of current industry standards and occupational analysis was used to develop the content standards. Instruction includes, but is not limited to, safety, networking, network terminology and protocols, network standards, LANs, WANs, OSI models, cabling, cabling tools, routers, router programming, star topology, IP addressing, and network standards. Particular emphasis is given to the use of decision-making and problem-solving techniques in applying science, mathematics, communication, and social studies concepts to solve networking problems. In addition, instruction and training are provided in the proper care, maintenance, and use of networking software, tools, and equipment and all local, state, and federal safety, building, and environmental codes and regulations. Topics Orientation to Skill Program Safety Integrated Academics 1. Summarize purposes, rules, and regulations relative to the skill program: Computer Networking. 2. Apply safety rules, regulations, and procedures. Personal Lab Fire Electrical Equipment Tools Interpretation of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) American Red Cross Standards (ARC) Networking Safety Standards 3. Use mathematical concepts in application of skills, techniques, and operations. Mathematical Concepts Algebra Concepts Binary Numbers Additional higher-level math concepts as applicable 4. Use scientific concepts in application of skills, techniques, and operations. General Science Concepts Physical Science Concepts Additional Science Concepts (biology, physics, and chemistry, as applicable) 1 Semester 1

3 Integrated Academics (Continued) 5. Use communication concepts in application of skills, techniques, and operations. Prepare written material Analyze written material Give and receive feedback Demonstrate assertive communications (both oral and written) 6. Apply decision-making techniques. Identify the decision to be made Gather and compare data Compare alternatives Determine the consequences Make decisions based on data, values, and/or goals Evaluate the decision made 7. Employ higher-level thinking skills for problem-solving. Work as a team member in solving problems Diagnose the problem, its urgency, and its causes Identify alternatives and their consequences Recognize multicultural and nonsexist dimensions Explore possible solutions Compare/contrast the advantages and disadvantages of alternatives Determine appropriate action(s) Implement action(s) Evaluate results of action(s) taken Cisco Computer Networking Networking 8. Explain the concept of networking. Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of an individual PC Demonstrate the understanding of a wide variety of computer types Define protocol and its importance in networking Define networking what is networking? Relate reasons for networking Define LANs Define WANs Describe the challenges of networking (software and hardware) Describe the advantages of networking Define and describe network standards

4 Cisco Computer Networking (Continued) OSI Model 9. Demonstrate an understanding of the OSI model and the seven layers. Identify and define the seven layers Physical Data link Network Transport Session Presentation Application 10. Demonstrate an understanding of the essentials to communicate on a network. Identify and define: Data packet(s) Source address(es) Destination address(es) 3 Physical Layer Data-Link Layer Internetworking 11. Demonstrate an understanding of the OSI model physical layer (media). Name, identify, and define physical layer media Name, identify, and define the types of media Describe the criteria for judging appropriate quality media 12. Demonstrate an understanding of the OSI model data-link layer. Name, identify and define data-link layer Define and describe the purpose of a NIC card Describe the criteria for judging the contents of a unique address MAC address(ing) Windows address(ing) Discuss the problems related to large networks Identify and describe the concepts related to internetworking devices Identify and define Layer 1 repeaters 13. Demonstrate an understanding of internetworking problems and solutions. Name and identify internetworking devices Define and describe segment

5 Internetworking (Continued) Bridges Demonstrate an understanding of why repeaters are a solution to one type of large networking problem Describe a repeater solution to a problem Describe how a repeater works Describe the disadvantages of using repeaters Identify and describe collision in Layer 1 Identify and describe collision in Layer 2 Identify and define collision domain Identify and define bridge(s) 14. Demonstrate an understanding of bridges as a solution to the problem of collisions. Define and describe the effect of a collision Define and describe a collision domain Identify and describe a backoff algorithm Describe the process bridges use to reduce/eliminate collisions Describe an Internet problem of unknown address Define and be able to discuss a broadcast storm Describe possible solutions to broadcast storms 15. Apply understanding of OSI Model 3, Networking to: Bridges MAC addresses LANs WANs IP Addressing Routers 16. Demonstrate an understanding of IP addressing schemes. Define, describe, and write IP address(es) Describe a bridge s use of addressing schemes for IP and MAC 17. Define and demonstrate an understanding the concept of routers. Describe the process used by a router Describe the process a router uses as a solution to networking problems Describe and apply a network-layer IP address to a router Describe the process routers use to send segments Define, describe, and write a routing table Define and relate encapsulation as it relates to: Frames Headers

6 Routers (Continued) Binary Numbering System Binary IP Addressing InterNIC 18. Describe and demonstrate how bridges, IP addressing, MAC addresses, and NIC cards relate to routers. 19. Demonstrate an understanding of the binary numbering system. Define and demonstrate use of: Powers of 2 Powers of 10 Write in binary format Convert binary numbers to decimals Apply dotted decimal notation Describe binary systems use for IP addressing 20. Demonstrate an understanding of the application of the binary numbering system. Use and write binary numbers for routers Write IP addresses in binary numbers Describe, read, and write routing tables Describe and apply binary numbers to Layer 1 media 21. Demonstrate an understanding of IP addressing to each class of networks. Class A Class B Class C Describe how IP addresses are reserved for multicast purposes Describe how IP addressing is reserved for experimental purposes 22. Define and describe the purposes of reserved classes of networks. Describe, illustrate, or define the role of the network administrator Discuss the relationship between reserved classes of networks and IP addressing and routers 5

7 Subnetting Subnet Masks Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) Reverse Address Resolution Protocol (RARP) 23. Demonstrate an understanding of subnetworks. Define, describe, or illustrate the communication from external networks Describe or illustrate communication internally Describe the purpose of a subnetwork Define, describe, and write a subnetwork address using binary numbers Define and describe a subnet mask 24. Describe and illustrate the process/function routers use with: IP addresses Subnet masks Subnetworks Broadcasts Reserve network addresses 25. Demonstrate an understanding and the application of the Address Resolution Protocol. Define and describe the use of ARP tables in RAM Describe an ARP request if the address is unknown Describe and illustrate the process used during an ARP request Describe and illustrate how to update an ARP table using binary numbers Compare and apply previously learned content to ARP including: MAC/IP addressing Concept of layers Encapsulation Frame Data packets Headers Layer 2 Data Link Layer 3 Network Broadcasts 26. Demonstrate an understanding and the application of Reverse Address Resolution Protocol. Describe and do an RARP request Describe and illustrate an RARP request frame

8 Reverse Address Resolution Protocol (RARP) (Continued) Proxy ARP Default Gateway Indirect Routing Routing Routing Protocols Define and describe the process used to make an RARP request Update an ARP table Describe the ARP/RARP used by diskless workstations Describe and illustrate the ARP/RARP process on a file server 27. Demonstrate an understanding of ARP/RARP applied to routers by describing and applying previous learning including but not limited to: ARP tables Routing tables Concepts of internetworking Frames Networking Interfaces Aging out Applying the binary numbering system 28. Demonstrate an understanding of how routers learn about networks. Define and describe static routing Define and describe dynamic routing 29. Define, describe, and illustrate the use of: Routing Information Protocol (RIP) Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (IGRP) Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (Enhanced IGRP) Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) 30. Define, describe and use the process of proprietary routing protocols using: Hot, hop count Link state Distance vector Stub networks Default gateways 31. Define, describe, and/or illustrate an understanding of routing between various subnetworks. 7

9 Local-Area Networks (LANs) Media 32. Demonstrate an understanding of the hardware needed to operate a LAN. File server NIC cards Workstations Network media Hubs Star topology networks Concentrators 33. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance, use, and selection factors of media. Define the various types of media Describe the various purposes of each type of media Describe and be able to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each type of media 34. Demonstrate an understanding of the problems and solutions associated with various types of media. EMI RFI Crosstalk Impedance Define, describe, and solve problems associated with electromagnetic interference Define, describe, and solve problems associated with radio frequency interference Define, describe, and solve problems associated with Crosstalk Define, describe, and solve problems associated with impedance 35. Define, describe, and apply solutions to EMI and RFI problems using cancellation and shielding. Cancellation Shielding Media Selection Define, describe, and solve problems using cancellation Define, describe, and solve problems using shielding 36. Demonstrate an understanding of the factors involved in selecting the appropriate media. Define and be able to discuss the advantages/disadvantages of: Coaxial cable Unshielded twisted-pair cable Shielded twisted-pair cable Fiber-optic cable

10 Standards Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Underwriters Laboratory (UL) Electrical Industries Association/Telecommunications Industries Association (EIA/TIA) Network Architecture 37. Demonstrate an understanding and be able to apply the various standards to the selection of media. Identify, describe, and determine the appropriate IEEE standards to: Token Ring systems Ethernet systems Identify, describe, and determine the appropriate UL standard for listing, marking, and the safety precautions of: Unshielded twisted-pair cable (UTP) Shielded twisted-pair cable (STP) Identify, describe, and determine the appropriate EIA/TIA joint standards for LAN cabling including: Horizontal cabling Patch cords Backbone cabling Telecommunications closets Work areas Entrance facilities Apply their understanding of the IEEE, UL, and EIA/TIA standards by selecting the appropriate media given various LAN scenarios 38. Demonstrate an understanding of network architecture by applying previously learned concepts related to media, UTP, STP, fiber-optic cables, standards, and protocols to: Identifying, describing and determining the appropriate use of: ARCnet architecture Token Ring architecture Ethernet architecture RJ connectors usage Wiring closet design 9

11 LAN Design 39. Demonstrate an understanding of the processes used in the design and implementation of a LAN study. Define and describe the various process used to investigate and analyze a site for a LAN Design and conduct a feasibility study of a LAN Select the appropriate media for a proposed LAN and be able to describe and defend the design selected Describe and defend the implementation strategies selected Test or simulate the operation selected and evaluate results 40. Demonstrate an understanding of LAN design by designing a LAN in the laboratory by: Applying specific cabling standards to horizontal cabling Wiring the proposed design Operating the design Testing and evaluating the design Describing and defending what did and did not work Applying solutions as appropriate Topology Bus Topology Star Topology 41. Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of topology and the three types. Bus Star Extended star 42. Define and describe bus topology. Describe signal transmission Define and describe terminator Define and describe collision State or list the advantages and disadvantages of bus topology 43. Define and describe star topology. Define and describe the difference between an active hub and a passive hub Define and describe the use of a concentrator in star topology State or list the advantages and disadvantages of using star topology State or list the standards for horizontal cabling with star topology

12 Extended Star Topology (EST) 44. Define and describe extended star topology. Identify and describe the media used in star topology State or list the cabling standards used with star topology Describe the process used in star topology for: Attentuation Repeaters Define and describe the application of sneaker net 45. Demonstrate an understanding of topology in LAN design by designing a LAN using the previously learned concepts from: Linear bus topology Star topology Extended star topology EIA/TIA standards Repeaters Media Collision domain NIC cards Backoff algorithms Wiring closet Ethernet architecture Token Ring architecture Ring topology 11 Telecommunications Outlet 46. Demonstrate an understanding of the connection made between network media and telecommunications outlets. Identify and describe the use of a RJ-45 jack Describe the process for and do a surface mount State or list the advantages and disadvantages of surface mounting Describe the process for and do a flush mounting State or list the advantages and disadvantages of flush mounting Describe the process for connecting the copper cable to the jack Describe the process of using a punch tool Connect a copper cable to a jack using a punch tool

13 Cabling Cable Mounting 47. Demonstrate proper handling of UTP and STP cabling. Describe the documentation of cable runs including: Use of cut sheets EIA/TIA labeling Describe the process of installing UTP cabling using information from previously learned concepts including: Layer 1 media EIA/TIA standards EMI/RFI Describe the process of installing STP cabling using information from previously learned concepts including: Layer 1 media EIA/TIA standards EMI/RFI 48. Demonstrate an understanding of mounting cable. Describe the process of mounting cable: On a wall In a raceway In a gutter 49. Identify and describe the use of: Tie-wraps Ladder racks Fish cable 50. Apply previously learned concepts by successfully stringing a cable using: Fishing cable Surface mount cable Raceway mounting decorative and gutter Tie-wraps Ladder racks

14 Cable Mounting (Continued) 51. Demonstrate an understanding of the safety precautions to be taken when cabling. Identify, define, and describe safety precautions related to: Electrical power Asbestos Lead PCBs Building codes EIA/TIA standards EMI/RFI 52. Demonstrate an understanding of the process for laying wires on a patch panel. Identify and describe the use of a patch panel Describe the process for laying wires on the patch panel Apply the following previously learned concepts to preparing a patch panel: Layer 1 media STP and UTP cables Horizontal wiring Wiring closet Extended star topology (MDF and IDF) RJ-45 jacks Connectors Cut sheets EIA/TIA standards 13 Cable Testing 53. Describe the process for testing cable. Describe an installation process including: Taking baseline measurements Using a cable tester Using a time domain reflector Drawing a wiring map 54. Describe an Ethernet LAN with star topology installation including the application of the IEEE and EIA/TIA standards in testing the installation.

15 Wiring Closet(s) 55. Demonstrate an understanding of the specifications and standards applicable to a wiring closet(s). Identify, describe, and locate a main distribution facility (MDF) Identify, describe, and locate an intermediate distribution facility (IDF) Identify and locate a patch panel Identify, discuss, and apply EIA/TIA standards and specifications appropriate to: Closet size Environmental conditions Lighting fixtures and outlets Room and equipment access Cable access and support 56. Demonstrate an understanding of the process for determining efficient and effective network operation. Describe the process of initial testing State the conditions under which subsequent testing is done Describe how baseline measurements are taken Describe the process, choose the correct tool, and apply the appropriate cable test: Time-domain reflectometers Time-domain reflectometry Split pairs-visual test Wire mapping Signal injector Noise-level test Outside interference 57. Describe the process for determining the location and number of wiring closets. 58. Apply the following previously learned concepts to design and install a LAN with star topology in more than one wiring closet. Ethernet star topology Process for determining wiring closet location Process for determining more than one wiring closet Wiring cabinet location Use of repeaters

16 Wiring Closets (Continued) Electrical Concepts and LANs Horizontal cabling Backbone cabling (vertical) Hierarchical star topology Horizontal cross connect (HCC) Main cross connect (MCC) MDF and IDF Layer 1 media EIA/TIA standards and specifications 59. Demonstrate an understanding of the connection between basic electrical concepts and wiring a LAN. Identify and describe problems on a network related to alternating current Describe the process for detecting a ground wire Describe the problems related to electrostatic discharge Identify, describe, and relate network issues related to: Conductors Insulators Transformers Describe and illustrate safety considerations related to connections to power outlets: Safety ground wire Neutral wire Hot wire State or list the reasons for grounding computer equipment Identify and explain unsafe conditions of having separate locations for ground wires Explain the safety conditions related to: Backbone cable Fiber-optic cable Wiring cabinets on different floors Copper cable lightning strikes Explain the process for checking safety of grounding connections in buildings with same ground and different ground choices of cable 60. Apply the understanding of electrical concepts and cable choices to the design of a safe wiring system in a LAN serving more than one building. 15

17 Electrical Concepts and LANs (Continued) 61. Demonstrate an understanding of the process of data transmission. Explain the connection between electricity and transmitting data Digital signals Signal reference ground Electrical noise (solution) Normal mode Common mode Power ground 62. Identify, define, and select solutions for: Surge Spike Sag Oscillation Ground loop 63. Identify, describe, and explain problems related to solution strategies using: MOV (Metal Oxide Varistor) Uninterruptible power supply Surge suppressor UPS cable 64. Analyze a network situation and select the appropriate media for the network. Locate HCCs MDF/IDF Develop a wiring plan for an Ethernet star topology LAN using fiber-optic cable and Category 5 UTP cable Install planned LAN Test operation Evaluate results Apply solutions as needed Orientation to Student Organizations 65. Interpret basic concepts of Vocational Clubs of America. Purposes Organizational structure Activities NetDay volunteers NetDay supervisors Community service

18 Job Seeking Skills 66. Prepare for employment. Visit local LAN/WAN wiring company Interview/job-shadow employees Volunteer/part-time job Leadership Development Human Relationships Lifelong Learning Citizenship in the Workplace 67. Add skills learned to resume. 68. Complete job application for prospective employer and conduct mock employment interview. 69. Analyze the organizational structure of a LAN/WAN installation company. 70. Discuss the benefits of teaming and positive relations with others. 71. Identify, define, and describe accepted social and work behaviors. 72. Identify and explain opportunities for personal and career growth in the networking industry. 73. Demonstrate leadership, citizenship, work ethics, and patriotism. 74. Explain the basis for satisfactory relationships with co-workers and employers. 75. Identify, describe, and write about areas of personal improvement. Attitudes Appearance Personal hygiene Punctuality Dependability Pride in product/work Goals Ethics 76. Identify and explain lifelong learning practices in the computer networking industry. 77. Identify the characteristics and explain the importance of adapting to changes, being flexible, and evaluating goals when working in the computer networking industry. 78. Identify and explain the rights and responsibilities of citizenship in the workplace. Exercise the rights and responsibilities 17

19 Technology in the Workplace Computer Literacy 79. Demonstrate an understanding of technology issues in the computer networking industry. Identify and explain how people, information, tools, machines, energy, capital, physical space, and time influence the selection and use of networking technologies 80. Demonstrate an understanding of the skills related to technology issues in the computer networking industry. Identify, describe, and apply the higher-order thinking skills needed for solving problems in the computer networking industry Identify, describe, and apply skills needed for working as a team member in the computer networking industry Identify, describe, and apply science, mathematical, communications, and social studies skills needed for solving problems in the computer networking industry 81. Demonstrate the ability to use personal computers for loading and retrieving data, information gathering, measurements, writing about, and explaining computer networking.

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