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CIS 270 Routing & Switching Essentials

Credits: (3)
This course covers the operations of routers and switches in a small network. Students learn how to configure a router and a switch for basic functionality, to efficiently share information, and to control data flow on a network. This course includes materials from Cisco Routing & Switching Series course 2: Routing and Switching Essentials (RSE). Prerequisite(s): CIS 170 .

Learning Outcomes
  1. Demonstrate understanding of a router routing table, including static and dynamic routes.
  2. Demonstrate mastery of switching concepts, switch configuration, and VLAN creation.
  3. Apply address assignment techniques, including DHCP & NAT.
  4. Demonstrate proper usage of Access Control Lists for network security.
  5. Analyze Network Management Processes, including Maintenance & Troubleshooting.