CNT 206: Introduction to Networks

online available

In this course, students are introduced to the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. The principles and structure of internet protocal (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 local area networks (LANs), perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement IP addressing schemes. This course is part of the CISCO networking curriculum at WCC and helps students prepare for a portion of the CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification examination.

Level I Prereq: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6

Class offerings by semester

  Winter Summer Fall

Even Years
(2022, 2024, 2026)

 offered in the daytimeoffered at nighttimeoffered onlineBlended classes also available
 offered online offered in the daytimeoffered at nighttimeoffered online

Odd Years
(2023, 2025, 2027)

 offered in the daytimeoffered at nighttimeoffered onlineBlended classes also available
 offered online offered in the daytimeoffered at nighttimeoffered online

offered in the daytimeDay Class (before 5 p.m.) offered at nighttimeEvening Class (after 5 p.m.) offered online Online Class
Revised: 3/30/23

Please refer to the course schedule to see the specific time and platform for which the course is offered.
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Description Hours
Credits 4
Lecture Hours 60
Clinical Hours 0
Lab Hours 0
Other Hours 0
Total Hours 60

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