CIT 241 - Network Design
Description
This course focuses on initial router configuration, Cisco IOS Software management, routing protocol configuration, TCP/IP, and access control lists (ACLs). Students will develop skills on configuring a router, managing Cisco IOS Software, configuring routing protocol on routers, and setting the access lists to control the access to routers.
Course Outcomes
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot Cisco routers and switches in a small to medium-sized enterprise network.
- Students will learn to identify enhanced switching technologies.
- Students will configure enterprise class routing protocols, such as single and multiple-area OSPF and EIGRP.
- Students will learn the implementation of highly available protocols, such as VRRP, HSRP, and GLBP.
- Perform entry-level tasks in the planning, design, installation, operation, and troubleshooting of Ethernet and TCP/IP Networks.
Learning Model Architecture
This course follows a weekly cycle of Prepare, Teach One Another, and Ponder and Prove activities.
Prepare
You will prepare by setting goals and scheduling your time wisely. This will help you to complete assignments, stay on task, and perform valuable work in the future. You will have little predefined structure and will be responsible for thinking ahead and establishing your own productive schedule.
Ponder and Prove
You will demonstrate your work each week by completing exploration activities, quizzes, and exams.
Prerequisites
CIT 240 Networking
Required Materials
The materials for this course will be provided by TestOut. Please refer to the weekly Lesson Overview page for information on how to gain access to the lesson content.
Assignments
Exploration Activities
Assigned topics are given for each activity. Students must explain what they have learned by conducting independent research, synthesizing ideas from several sources, and posting their thoughts in their own words.
Quiz
The quizzes are closed book. Do not use any notes, textbook, the Internet, or any other outside resource. This is on your honor. These usually cover the chapters covered that week but do assume an understanding of previous materials. Quizzes are timed and can only be taken once.
Final
The exams are closed book. Do not use any notes, textbook, the Internet, or any other outside resource. This is on your honor. These are comprehensive tests that cover everything studied up to that point. Exams are timed and can only be taken once.
Grading Policies
Your overall grade will be calculated according to the following scale:
| Grade | Percentage Range |
|
A |
100 - 93% |
|
A- |
92 - 90% |
|
B+ |
89 - 87 |
|
B |
86 - 83% |
|
B- |
82 - 80% |
|
C+ |
79 - 77% |
|
C |
76 - 73% |
|
C- |
72 - 70% |
|
D+ |
69 - 67% |
|
D |
66 - 63% |
|
D- |
62 - 60% |
|
F |
59% or below |
| Exploration Activities | 25% |
| Quizzes | 25% |
| Exams | 35% |
| Final | 15% |
Late Work Policy
Assignments are due on the specified due dates. No late work will be accepted. All assignments must be submitted electronically using the I-Learn website in the method explained with each assignment. Do not attempt to email assignments to the instructor—emailed assignments are immediately deleted.
Resources
If any technical difficulties arise throughout the course, contact the Online Support Center or the Help Desk before contacting the instructor.
Online Support Center
Phone: (866) 672-2984
Email: onlinelearning@byui.edu
Website: Online Support Center
Text Messaging: (208) 557-4142
Hours: Monday–Friday, 7 AM to 7 PM MT
Skype: onlinesupportcenterbyui
Live Chat: Available on the Online Support Center website.
Help Desk
Phone: (208) 496-9000
Toll Free Number: (866) 237-5195
Email: helpdesk@byui.edu
Website: Help Desk
Hours: Monday–Friday, 7 AM to 9 PM; Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM