CS 371 : Internetworking

Course Description

CS371 Internetworking: This course introduces a variety of routing protocols and concepts. Course topics include (but are not limited to): static and dynamic routing, packet forwarding, distance-vector and link-state routing protocols, routing tables, VLSM, and CIDR. This course may include various hands-on networking projects. Cisco recommends four areas of study in preparing for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam. This course covers the second area of study. Prerequisite: CS365 and CS366. 3:0:3

Learning Outcomes

  1. Examine the characteristics and purposes of routers.
  2. Analyze various routing processes and functions.
  3. Compare various routing protocols.
  4. Experiment various routing operations and utilities to determine the appropriate network support.

Activities Include:

  • Reading the on-line curriculum
  • Completing assigned labs
  • Completing assigned Skills Exams
  • Taking chapter quizzes and semester final

Grading Scale:

A: 90 - 100
B: 80 -   89
C: 70 -   79
D: 60 -   69
F:   0 -   59

Assignment Weight:

50% Chapter Exams
20% Final
10% Labs
20% Skills Exams

Course Assessment

Core Learning Outcome (CLO)University Literacy AddressedProgram Competency AddressedAssessment InstrumentRationale
1. Examine the characteristics and purpose of a router.1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 3.11, 2, 5Core Assessment Instrument (see CAR)This core learning outcome provides the foundation of a router.
2.Inspect and analyze various routing functions and processes.1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 3.21, 2, 5Core Assessment Instrument (see CAR)This core learning outcome provides the scientific inquiry into routing functions and processes.
3. Compare and contrast various protocols.1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 3.31, 2, 5Core Assessment Instrument (see CAR)This core learning outcome provides the scientific inquiry into various routing protocols.
4. Experiment and evaluate various routing operations and the utilities to determine the appropriate network support. 1.4, 3.4, 4.2, 4.4' 6.51, 2, 5Core Assessment Instrument (see CAR) This core learning outcome provides the analytical and critical thinking in solving network routing problems or evaluating network routing systems.

Undergraduate Core Assessment Rubric (CAR)

Description of the Core Assessment Instrument (such as Final Exam, term paper, project, etc):

This assessment is designed to access primarily Core Learning Outcomes #1 to #4, and will make up to 20% of the course grade.

Final Exam is the tool Core Assessment tool. The final grade is in the form of a percentage where the percentages equate to the following level of success.

List the courses' Core Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Learning Outcomes:List of Core Learning OutcomesExceeds Expectations (3)Meets Expectations (2)Does Not Meet Expectations (1)
Core Learning Outcome #1 (part of Core Assessment)Examine the characteristics and purposes of a router.≥ 85%65% to 84%< 65%
Core Learning Outcome #2 (part of Core Assessment)Inspect and analyze various routing functions and processes.≥ 85%65% to 84%< 65%
Core Learning Outcome #3 (part of Core Assessment)Compare and contrast various protocols.≥ 85%65% to 84%< 65%
Core Learning Outcome #4 (part of Core Assessment) Examine and evaluate various routing operations and the utilities to determine the appropriate network support. ≥ 85%65% to 84%< 65%

Textbooks

View the approved textbook list.

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